Fleet Analyst

The Fleet Analyst will work directly with the Manager – Fleet Procurement to ensure procurement and Dealer Direct sales activity is aligned to overall fleet plan and financial objectives.  The analyst will oversee purchasing of low cost used vehicles as well as oversee sale prices of our cars at best value to achieve sales volume goals.  They will be responsible for the coordination and completion of all used car purchasing including day to day execution, reporting, monitoring market trend, and developing and implementing strategies to lean processes.  They will also assist with selling activities by monitoring market conditions, following internal guidance on sale price, and understanding vehicle values on a daily basis.    

• Work with teams on any ad hoc reporting, special projects, and executing on activities when priorities change.
• Understand market conditions, vehicle availability, and values.
• Manage direct sourcing by purchasing vehicles from brokers, OEMs and other fleet/rental companies.
• Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
• Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement.
• Assist with daily pricing review of Dealer Direct Sales transactions and either deny, counter or approve dealer direct sales transactions.
• Assist in the vehicle arbitration process for purchases and sales. Negotiate vehicle arbitration settlements, submit arbitration request and verify settlements comply with operating procedures.
• Assist in the online auction process for fleet vehicles. Assist in posting the appropriate inventory of vehicles and assure that company purchase, and sales goals are met.

The starting salary for this role is $60K; commensurate with experience.

Educational Background:

• Minimum 4-year college degree, preferably in Finance or Business Administration with applicable work experience.  

Professional Experience:

• Experience in the auto industry, rental car industry or fleet management is a plus.

Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in Access a plus    
• Business Development and Project Management     
• Automotive Industry preferred

Skills:

• Strong problem solving and negotiating skills
• Strong presentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Project Management
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of company personnel and vendors