Fleet & Purchasing Manager

Our Culture

EDP is a rapidly growing company — with deep experience in retail and commercial propane sales, operations and finance. We provide safe, reliable propane service to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers from Connecticut to California.

We service more than 200,000 customers in 19 states, with a presence in rural America as well as in major metropolitan areas. We have become a significant player in the propane industry, recognized in 2022 and 2023 as one of the Top Ten Propane Marketers by LP Gas Magazine. Since our inception in 2012, EDP has helped more than 30 owners of well-run propane businesses transition to their own “next chapter” while benefiting everyone involved.

Responsibilities:

• Provide inspirational leadership and overall management of fleet maintenance operations for the entire fleet.
• Provide oversight of fleet maintenance, asset management, and fleet procurement.
• Provide professional organizational management and leadership, including mentoring and development of General Managers understanding of all fleet related areas.
• Partner closely with the senior management team to address strategic, tactical, and operating issues in a forward-thinking manner.
• Research, identify and present ideas/suggestions that support cost reductions, while ensuring quality and appropriate fleet size and spending.
• Fleet rationalization and utilization management.
• Manage fleet asset database (Fleetio) and ensure accuracy of all data to include vehicles, titles, registrations, truck books, insurance, U1As, MCS 90 and MCS 50.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure best-in-class operational performance; measure actual to expected performance and take actions as appropriate to achieve desired outcomes.
• Lead negotiations and annual equipment spec reviews.
• Make recommendations on how to best leverage new and emerging technologies.
• Oversee fleet card use and produce meaningful analysis.
• Ensure that safety is the priority in all fleet related evaluation and decision making.

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of experience in related field.
• Excellent leadership skills, including goal setting, motivation, and training.
• Expert knowledge of best driving, delivery, vehicle maintenance and other industry practices
• Basic math and data analysis skills.
• Familiarity with vehicle maintenance and management software (FLEETIO)
• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanics, including the ability to identify when major repairs are needed.
• Ability to develop, monitor, and manage a budget.
• Good problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Previous safety or fleet leadership for a multi-location, multi-state organization.
• Assertive ability to troubleshoot and manage difficult situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that operates 24/7/365.
• Must have a highly developed sense of urgency and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to clearly communicate technical concepts, requirements, and policies with all employees.

Travel Requirements:

5-15%

We Offer Amazing Benefits!

In addition to competitive wages, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to help support the physical and financial health of our employees and their families.

Our benefits program allows you to customize your coverage, to select the best plans to meet your family’s needs while taking advantage of tax savings. Eligible employees have the option to enroll in any of the following options with many of them offering pre-tax premium deductions to lower your taxable income, thereby reducing your income taxes.

• Medical Insurance – multiple options to choose from
• Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Propane discount

As part of your comprehensive compensation package, we provide eligible employees with the following benefits at no cost:

• Paid Holidays & Time Off
• $50,000 Basic Life/AD&D benefit
• Long Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.