As Market Fleet Manager – DACH you are a key member of the DACH Operations Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Business Director - DACH and working closely with the Regional Operations Managers. Your mission: drive fleet availability, repair turn-around, cost efficiency, and quality across the market — keeping our fleet running smoothly and our operations performing at their best.
Responsibilities
Own the Maintenance, Repair, and Fleet Transfer budget and ensure cost-efficient, high-quality repairs across the market such as Repair Strategy, Workshop Network, Spare Parts Inventory; Define repair strategies per vehicle based on damage reports and operational priorities; Maintain strong vehicle availability by coordinating workshop capacity, scheduling, and spare parts flow; Build and optimize the internal and external workshop network to improve turnaround times and cost efficiency; Lead and develop fleet teams at the station (fleet managers, technicians, damage detection experts) ensuring consistent performance and technical capability, damage detection rates and spare parts inventory; Track key KPIs such as repair cost, time, and damage detection accuracy and spearheading strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement; Lead all Regional Fleet Managers across 5 DACH Regions, with indirect oversight of Fleet Managers, Technicians, Damage Detection Experts, and Spare Parts Experts for over 4000 vehicles at over 40 Stations
Requirements
Degree or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or similar technical field; 8+ years of experience in fleet management, maintenance/repair, or workshop management; 5+ years of direct people management experience, preferably in a technical and operational environment; Strong analytical and budgeting skills with a focus on efficiency and quality; Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment; travel to internal stations and external vendors within the market required; Proficient in maintenance or fleet management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle); Working proficiency in both German and English
Benefits
Team spirit and team events such as joint sports sessions and pizza & beer evenings; Personal development through an individual Growth Plan and Inhouse Academy; Annual camper budget
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