Vice President of Inventory & Rental Operations-Heavy Equipment

About the Company

The company is a premier dealer of construction and forestry equipment, proudly serving customers across the Southern United States. The company fosters a high-performance culture focused on growth, integrity, and delivering value through every piece of equipment and service provided.

About the Position

The Vice President – Inventory & Rental Operations will work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to oversee and optimize the financial and operational performance of the company.

This role is responsible for developing and implementing inventory strategies, managing equipment lifecycle performance, overseeing machine and attachment purchases, and ensuring inventory metrics align with business goals. Additionally, the VP will oversee the rental strategy, including utilization, maintenance, and depreciation across the fleet. The position requires a data-driven leader who understands dealership operations, has deep experience in equipment inventory management, and can drive performance across multiple departments and locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all new and used equipment purchases, rentals, and attachment inventory
• Manage the used equipment department, ensuring financial performance and inventory health
• Lead company-wide rental operations, including RPO (rental purchase option) agreements
• Develop and monitor rental metrics (utilization, ROI, maintenance, fleet age, etc.)
• Establish standardized and scalable inventory reporting, controls, and audit procedures
• Ensure compliance with rental check-in / out procedures across all locations
• Collaborate with branch managers and operations teams on inventory flow and logistics
• Evaluate and manage aged inventory to accelerate turnover and improve asset performance
• Support executive leadership with business planning, OEM negotiations, and strategic reporting
• Train and guide Branch Administrators, Equipment Coordinators, and Yard Specialists on inventory and rental SOPs
• Prepare and deliver detailed inventory and rental financial reports to the executive team

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