Distribution Manager

Avis Budget Group, Inc

Edmonton, Canada

Job posting number: #7279541 (Ref:R0169572)

Posted: September 11, 2024

Job Description

Here at Avis Budget Group we\'re more than just rentals—although over 70 years of experience and 11,000 locations in 180 countries has taught us a thing or two about that. We’re shaping the future of the mobility industry with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our globally recognized brands - Avis, Budget, Budget Truck and Zipcar - connect people to more. This means more convenience, more options and more time on the road for our customers. But we also connect our employees to more: opportunities, benefits, support, collaboration and most importantly—power to change the future. Sound your speed? Come join our family.

Avis Budget Group is seeking a Distribution Manager to join our Edmonton team. In this role, you’ll oversee and optimize our distribution operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of rental equipment. If you’re a logistics expert with a passion for operational excellence, we want you to be a key player in our success.
 


 

What you will do:

What you will do:
  • Ensure a safe work environment and processes in and around our shops locations.
  • Monitor productivity and processes
  • Schedule, hire, discipline and control all aspects of workforce
  • Oversee the fleet distribution within the region.
  • Assigns work and provides supervision and support to associates.
  • Submit invoices for approval/payment.
  • Select, manage and inspect outside vendor work to established service levels and quality standards.
  • Ensure proper use of purchase orders, receipt of services and payment of invoices. Maintain up-to-date files on vendor insurance policies.
  • Minimize vehicle downtime and units out of service.
  • Ensuring vehicles are properly inventoried to promptly identify missing and non-rentable units
  • Ensuring all vehicles have valid registration, with minimal downtime between renewals
  • Coordinating the recovering of vehicles that have been impounded or stolen.
  • Ensure timely and accurate in-fleeting and optimal condition for de-fleeting
  • Ensure a safe work environment and processes in and around our shops locations.
  • Monitor productivity and processes
  • Schedule, hire, discipline and control all aspects of workforce
  • Oversee the fleet distribution within the region.
  • Assigns work and provides supervision and support to associates.
  • Submit invoices for approval/payment.
  • Select, manage and inspect outside vendor work to established service levels and quality standards.
  • Ensure proper use of purchase orders, receipt of services and payment of invoices. Maintain up-to-date files on vendor insurance policies.
  • Minimize vehicle downtime and units out of service.
  • Ensuring vehicles are properly inventoried to promptly identify missing and non-rentable units
  • Ensuring all vehicles have valid registration, with minimal downtime between renewals
  • Coordinating the recovering of vehicles that have been impounded or stolen.
  • Ensure timely and accurate in-fleeting and optimal condition for de-fleeting
  • What we are looking for:

    What we are looking for:
    • High School Diploma required.
    • Proven ability to engage a team and drive results.
    • Strong communication skills and ability to provide work direction to a team of technicians and staff.
    • Strong time-management, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong process orientation with a focus on continuous improvement.
    • Excellent analytical, creative problem solving and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
    • Ability to learn new technology.
    • Proficient computer skills including Excel spreadsheet knowledge.
    • Proactive cross-functional team player able to work in a fast-paced service-oriented work environment.
       
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Proven ability to engage a team and drive results.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to provide work direction to a team of technicians and staff.
  • Strong time-management, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong process orientation with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Excellent analytical, creative problem solving and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn new technology.
  • Proficient computer skills including Excel spreadsheet knowledge.
  • Proactive cross-functional team player able to work in a fast-paced service-oriented work environment.
     

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    We offer a wide range of exciting benefits for full-time employees, including:

    We offer a wide range of exciting benefits for full-time employees, including:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee discounts
    • Training opportunities
       
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts
  • Training opportunities
     

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    Who are we?

    Who are we?

    Glad you asked! Avis Budget Group is a leading provider of mobility options, with brands including Avis, Budget & Budget Truck and Zipcar. With more than 70 years of experience and 11,000 locations in 180 countries, we are shaping the future of our industry and want you to join us in our mission. Apply today to get connected to an exciting career, a supportive family of employees and a world of opportunities.  
     


     

    The fine print:

    The fine print:

    Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.

    Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.

    This role requires the ability to lift up to 15 pounds, and continuously stand, walk, and enter and exit vehicles. This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

    Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    EdmontonAlbertaCanada

    R0169572





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