Head of Fleet Management

Head of Fleet Management

Milton Keynes - Hybrid

Without Jungheinrich, your shopping trolley would probably be empty. Every day, our trucks move millions of goods in logistics centres globally.

Jungheinrich is one of the top three leading companies in the material handling equipment and Intralogistics sectors worldwide – and we are very interested in speaking with you further about your career. 

Jungheinrich has evolved from a producer of forklifts to a manufacturing logistics service provider achieving an annual turnover of over £2.5 billion. Today, we employ over 14500 employees, thereof in Europe alone over 800 sales consultants, as well as more than 4200 mobile service engineers, maintain a close-knit network providing quality consulting and comprehensive service.

In short, your role within Jungheinrich will play a crucial part in providing the customer with complete peace of mind in managing their intra-company logistics. 

Role Purpose:

• Lead Central UE, Rental Fleet Management (RFM), and Short Term Rental (STR) to drive growth and profitability across all fleet management business streams.


• Collaborate with sales leaders to drive sales performance.


• Develop and implement long term strategic plans for Fleet management (Used Equipment (UE) Sales, Rental, and Workshop operations) in the UK, including associated marketing and sales initiatives.


• Ensure the optimal size, condition, and efficiency of the rental fleet(including JFS fleet), and oversee UE stock inventory in line with group guidelines.


• Manage and continuously improve processes and tools across departments to maximise opportunities within Used and Rental operations.


• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all staff within the Department.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the Fleet Management business areas: RFM, STR, UE, and Operations.


• Enhance rental performance through cross functional pricing and asset management strategies across UE, RFM, STR, and Financial Services.


• Develop competitive rental solutions aligned with customer requirements.


• Maintain strong relationships with key Group stakeholders and carry out additional duties as assigned.


• Optimise the size, structure, and utilisation of the rental fleet.


• Work with Sales and Marketing to define effective measures for Rental and UE.


• Manage UE stock & supply chain in accordance with group standards.


• Drive the development of a highly efficient operational centre of excellence (incl. workshop & supply chain).


• Prepare annual plans, investment proposals, and forecasts with Business Directors.


• Ensure achievement of annual targets through analysis, performance reviews, and corrective actions where required working with the sales teams.


• Establish an order processing centre to create efficient, integrated sales processes across UE and rental, ensuring improved productivity and reduced operational risk.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties assigned by the National Enablement Director.

Role Requirements:

Skills: 

• An experienced leader / Senior Manager with specific experience within B2B. 


• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. 


• Strong managerial skills. 


• Presentation skills and ability to sell Jungheinrich Business Model. 


• IT literate, in particular SAP and MS Excel. 

Qualifications: 

• Degree, preferable in Finance or Business.

Experience:

• Evidence prior leadership experience.


• Demonstrate an excellence business knowledge and an in depth understanding of a commercial function

Mobility: 

• Travel required


• Full valid current driving licence

Competencies Required

• Strong interpersonal skills. 


• Act as role model: decisive, problem solving, decision making. 


• Build confidence in and develop team. 


• Create added value: balance risk, entrepreneurship, create opportunities. 


• Take responsibility: trustworthy, reliable, bring thinks to close. 


• Leadership skills, including the clear setting of targets and objectives. 


• Analysis / Business Acumen / Customer Orientation 


• Influencing / Negotiation / Accountability 


• Drive and determination 


• Initiative / Communication / Passion