Fleet Administrator, Sr. jobs in Minnesota

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for strategic direction of the fleet assets including fleet size, type, and costs.
• Work with operations and equipment manufacturers to develop vehicle and equipment specifications, while keeping current with technology trends, federal/state regulations, and ANSI standards (American National Standards Institute).   
• Procure Company vehicles, trailers, and equipment ensuring optimal economic value for products and vendor compliance with specifications. 
• Responsible for timely vehicle and equipment replacements that meet financial and operational needs.
• Responsible for asset disposal and sales including identifying disposal options, working with vendors, selecting solutions that maximize economic value for the Company, while managing vehicle and trailer titles effectively. 
• Maintain information on all Company vehicle replacement cycles to assist with budgeting and financial forecasting. 
• Maintain lease schedules for all Company leases, providing detailed and summarized information for financial statement notes, in alignment with financing strategies. 
• Proper record keeping of all assets including creating and maintaining asset management files and spreadsheets. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree PLUS four years or more related experience*
  OR
• Two-year associate or technical degree PLUS six years or more related experience*

*Related experience may include but not limited to fleet management, transportation, logistics, procurement, vehicle/equipment maintenance, or related field. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license 
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to establish working rapport with leasing companies, suppliers, fleet users, supervisors, executive management, and other corporate employees using written correspondence, proper phone skills, and other effective interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills in giving prompt attention to (internal/external) customer concerns and/or inquiries
• Proficient PC skills with experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Excellent data entry and typing skills with the ability to accurately enter data into software systems
• Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain good working relationships including but not limited to facilitating cross functional teams, specification review and approval meetings, and others
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. 

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier. 

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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