Fleet Asset Manager

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.

Position Summary

Responsible for the design development and execution of a fleet asset replacement strategy and plan for Xcel Energys fleet assets within assigned jurisdiction. Fleet assets are comprised primarily of automobiles light medium and heavy duty trucks and power operated equipment. Develop fleet design standards that minimize total cost while meeting user requirements. Enhance asset utilization through rental options maintain adequate equipment pool and redeployment of existing equipment. Collaborate with business partners to develop annual budget for procurement in support of the acquisition plan. Acts as liaison with investment recovery department for divestures of fleet assets and leads monthly forecasting process. Proficient in the development and deployment of a life cycle cost analysis to determine the optimal replacement schedule minimizing the total cost of ownership.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage 1800 unit fleet of owned and rented assets. Ensure asset mix and location are appropriate to support operations work functions. Propose / execute pooling and rental strategies to share fleet assets optimally balancing functional emergency availability utilization and cost considerations. Leverage reporting tools identifying high and low use utilization assets to maintain Xcels optimal fleet mix. Facilitate scorecard metric reviews and utilization improvement projects. Deploy lifecycle analysis such as Total Cost of Ownership models to determine optimal asset replacement timing while meeting capital budget requirements. Lead the development and implementation of a fleet asset annual plan. Accountable for final asset plan collaborating to gather other inputs such as condition assessments changing work functions headcount requirements supplier availability and pricing. Update asset plan throughout the year and provide delivery forecasts to operations.
• Validate and manages annual fleet capital and rental proposals. Establish an asset plan and leverages analytics to monitor and ensure annual spend is within budget. Collaborate with suppliers to reserve and set production schedules partner with sourcing and purchasing to establish supplier relationship management programs and ensure delivery timing matches budgeted spend. Provide monthly capital forecasts to business area finance.
• Gather functional requirements and facilitates specification approvals with operations partners. Collaborate with suppliers to build detailed fleet asset design specifications. Ensure all vehicles and equipment meet established industry regulations as well as safety and design standards. Lead Standardization projects within assigned fleet area facilitates standards meetings with operations suppliers sourcing and safety teams. Document standards in consistent specification templates. Introduce new specification technologies to improve operation productivity and meet Xcels alternative energy goals.
• Collaborate with Fleet Standards & Performance & Fleet Operations team members to maintain standard operating procedures. Continuously improve operating procedures to enhance productivity consistency and transparency.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of contracted service suppliers to assures quality and cost / benefit of services provided. Develop strong relationships with key Xcel stakeholders at the director level : operations business area finance capital asset accounting sourcing and purchasing material coordination and fleet operations.
• Accountable for Fleet Management Information System content : supplier selection from sourced contracts and purchasing plans for buyers; initiate asset-specific financial record keeping of capital costs; enter asset identifying information costs warranty and initial maintenance programs in partnership with Fleet Operations programs; upkeep of physical asset location and personnel assignments; enter and maintain specific asset capital and O&M financial accounting in partnership with business area finance; coordinate onboarding of new assets with fleet operations; liaison with investment recovery department for divestures of fleet assets.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree in related field such as mechanical engineering supply chain management computer science business mathematics finance or accounting etc. and five years of experience in accounting finance Supply Chain or business planning / consulting; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

3 years experience in acquisition and disposal of fleet vehicles.

Mechanical experience beneficial.

Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Strong computer skills required.

Experience with Microsoft Office and Fleet management tools highly desirable.

Preferred

Experience working with light medium and heavy duty vehicles with complex utility upfitting.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $71900.00 to $102100.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits : Annual Incentive Program Medical / Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply : 12 / 14 / 25

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Microsoft Outlook,Vehicle Maintenance,Dispatching,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Fleet Management,Operating Systems,Leadership Experience,Logistics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 71900 - 102100