Herc Rentals · 10 hours ago
Fleet Solutions Manager
Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America, and they are seeking a Fleet Solutions Manager to manage an assigned range of equipment, supplies, and accessories. This role involves collaborating with various departments to develop strategic plans, negotiate supplier agreements, and coordinate product launches and training.
Responsibilities
Identify the potential manufacturers and suppliers for the categories
Narrow down and select/recommend the preferred suppliers
Own the Preferred Supplier relationships including: Identification and recommendation of the specific Models and Specifications for the rental fleet
Focus on best make & model specifications for the rental fleet and customers
Focus on Safety for Customer, Staff, and Citizens at large
Focus on environmentally responsible fleet and Maintenance & Repair
Negotiate standard and special purchasing programs for the products
Negotiate all standard commercial terms per Herc Rentals Commercial Terms arrangements
Negotiate and deliver executed Supplier Agreements focused on achieving the best Price / Value available to Herc Rentals
Formation and negotiation of all recommended related support for the products, including but not limited to: Parts programs and corresponding purchasing agreements including SmartEquip onboarding, Accessory and consumable programs and corresponding purchasing agreements, Warranty program and coordination of warranty administration, Training support for applications, sales, services, and safety, The establishment of a reliable availability of supply and delivery schedules, The establishment of Herc Rentals branding and asset identification programs to speed and standardize Herc Rentals asset identification, Telematics standards for the products and fleet make ready requirements
Formation and coordination with supporting departments for the introduction and ongoing development of the Category product lines and services
Product fleet plan and recommended starting stock and growth plan (Branch / District / Specialty / Region approach)
Coordinate with Marketing group to support marketing the products and a comprehensive launch/promotion plan for products including Solutions Guides and Sales Sheets
Coordinate product, application, sales, and safety training plan with Safety and Training Departments
Coordinate with Operations on Maintenance and Repair requirements and system set-up
Create and manage to Metrics for the products to include Dollar Utilization, ROI, M&R Targets, TCO, fleet size, and fleet growth
Develop life cycle management plan that includes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Disposal strategy
Establish and coordinate data management structure for the products including Product hierarchy, Cat Class, description, search words, etc
In collaboration with the Fleet, Operations and Pricing Teams, develop and coordinate the rental rate strategy for the products; selling price for sales and accessories
Assist in annual and special project fleet planning and budgeting
Support field operations in new openings and fleet launches for assigned products
Support colleagues (fellow Fleet Solutions Managers, Operations Management, Finance, IT, Accounting, etc.) in all related Fleet projects and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, MBA preferred
5 plus years of fleet management or sourcing experience with a Fortune 500 company, or top 50 equipment rental company
Experience in identifying cost reduction and process improvement projects within the supply chain
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organizing/time management and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication skills both written and verbal
Knowledge of sourcing or category management processes
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Results orientated, excellent analytical, process and problem-solving skills
Team player with initiative and a positive attitude
Preferred
Preferred Professional Qualifications include CPSM, CIPS, 6Sigma
Power Generation, HVAC and Pumps rental or sourcing experience preferred
Global sourcing experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
24 Hour Nurse Line
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Tobacco Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Paid parental leave.
Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Company
Herc Rentals
Herc Rentals is an equipment-rental firm that provides tools, services, and solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.75B2025-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2025-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2024-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $800M
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