Fleet Coordinator lead is responsible for optimizing a large vehicle fleet's lifecycle, from dealer onboarding and strategic acquisitions to remarketing and replacement. It involves continuous monitoring of vehicle health, compliance, and finances, alongside managing stakeholder relationships and leading a dedicated team, including international supplier integration
Key requirements:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a related field
- 5+ years of experience in vendor/supplier management, fleet management, logistics
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to operate and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the business.
- Proven project management and team leadership capabilities.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating a motivated, proactive attitude and creative problem-solving. This includes taking ownership of tasks, anticipating challenges, developing effective solutions and possessing an excellent eye for detail.
- Highly adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Experience/understanding of MS Office/Google Suite (Sheets/Documents/Slides)
- Automotive industry experience or a strong understanding of vehicle fleet operations (e.g., procurement, maintenance, logistics, compliance).
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end fleet operations, including vehicle acquisition, sales, and replacement in alignment with product roadmaps
- Manage and optimize fleet performance through preventive maintenance programs, post-repair monitoring, and ensuring continuous availability to meet demand forecasts.
- Oversee all aspects of fleet compliance and administration, including inspections, insurance claims, and vehicle tax payments.
- Drive strategic vendor and stakeholder relationships with external service providers (e.g., dealerships, transportation carriers) and internal teams to ensure seamless operations and timely updates.
- Provide strong team leadership, effectively delegating tasks, setting clear goals, monitoring performance, and ensuring adequate resources for team success.
- Handle comprehensive administrative tasks related to fleet management and team oversight.
- Conduct occasional international travel to onboard new suppliers and establish on-the-ground services.
- Addition ad hoc tasks required