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Car Fleet Manager
Winnipeg, MB · Accounting/FinanceStatus: Regular Full-Time
In your role as the Car Fleet Manager at The North West Company (TNWC); you will be responsible for the procurement, maintenance, and cost optimization of the company's vehicle fleet. This includes negotiating leasing agreements, managing operating costs, ensuring vehicle compliance, and leveraging fleet management technologies to optimize vehicle utilization and reduce expenses.
Joining TNWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
TNWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.
Your Role:
Desired Skills & Abilities:
Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Reports To: Director, Indirect Sourcing
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
• Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust
The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.
A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.
For Internal Applicants Only:
Salary Grade: C0R010
NOTE: Prior to applying, an internal employee MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.
In your role as the Car Fleet Manager at The North West Company (TNWC); you will be responsible for the procurement, maintenance, and cost optimization of the company's vehicle fleet. This includes negotiating leasing agreements, managing operating costs, ensuring vehicle compliance, and leveraging fleet management technologies to optimize vehicle utilization and reduce expenses.
Joining TNWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
TNWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.
Your Role:
- Negotiate contracts with car leasing companies, car dealers, maintenance providers, and fuel vendors.
- Ensure cost-effective purchasing or leasing of vehicles by considering the total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Prepare and monitor the fleet budget, ensuring cost efficiency.
- Track expenses such as fuel, maintenance, insurance, and leasing costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor vehicle utilization to ensure the fleet size meets operational needs.
- Identify opportunities to reduce idle or underutilized vehicles.
- Use fleet management software to track vehicle performance, fuel consumption, and driver activities.
- Implement GPS and telematics systems to improve fleet efficiency and optimize routing.
- Ensure all vehicles comply with safety regulations, insurance policies, and corporate governance standards.
- Implement policies for vehicle maintenance schedules and monitor driver safety.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vehicle suppliers, leasing companies, insurance providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth fleet operations.
- Responsible for managing fleet budget (vehicle procurement, leasing, fuel, insurance, maintenance).
- Oversee contract negotiations and cost-saving initiatives to improve fleet efficiency.
- Travel as required to fleet locations to meet vendors, and inspect vehicles.
Desired Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field (preferred).
- 2+ years of experience in fleet management, procurement, or logistics.
- Experience in vehicle leasing, insurance, and maintenance contract negotiations.
- Background in cost control and expense management.
- Strong negotiation skills for vehicle leasing and supplier contracts.
- Experience in fleet management, logistics, or transportation, along with proficiency in fleet tracking software & telematics systems.
- Expertise in budget management & cost control.
- Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage stakeholder & vendor relationships.
- Ability to analyze data, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with multiple departments.
Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Reports To: Director, Indirect Sourcing
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
• Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust
The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.
A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.
For Internal Applicants Only:
Salary Grade: C0R010
NOTE: Prior to applying, an internal employee MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.