Director Regional Fleet Planning

Are you ready to optimize strategies and drive fleet performance? SIXT is seeking a Director of Regional Fleet Planning to take charge of analyzing, monitoring, and managing fleet operations across multiple regions. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven strategies, ensure optimal vehicle utilization, and streamline processes throughout the fleet lifecycle. If you’re passionate about leveraging analytics to improve outcomes and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You will maintain and optimize the 78-week fleet model to ensure comprehensive lifecycle planning for all vehicles, from infleet to defleet. Provide Purchasing teams with vehicle model/region targets to guide procurement strategies
• You will evaluate purchase proposals to ensure alignment with contribution margins. Approve fleet placements in collaboration with Revenue Management, optimizing regional distribution and factoring in lifecycle needs such as one-way rentals and transport to sale locations
• You will track fleet utilization, Revenue per Day (RPD), residual value trends, and other fleet costs to refine strategies. Leverage sales performance metrics to guide inventory adjustments and strategic placements
• You will oversee the buyback process, ensuring seamless coordination and accurate execution of vehicle returns
• You will develop and manage defleeting strategies, tracking vehicles through all stages of the sale process. Adjust plans based on sales outcomes to maximize realized values and profitability
• You will partner with Revenue Management and other departments to align fleet strategies with business objectives, ensuring data-driven solutions for optimization

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Education You will need a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred
• Industry Experience You will have demonstrated expertise in fleet management, inventory control, or sales strategy, ideally within the car rental or travel industry
• Analytical Skills You will have proven ability to analyze complex data, draw insights, and make strategic, data-driven decisions
• Technical Proficiency You will have advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL; familiarity with Python or other programming languages
• Communication Skills You will need strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Strategic Thinking You will have the capacity to manage multiple priorities while aligning objectives with organizational goals

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive Health & Insurance Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement plan
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Benefit from PTO, sick leave, and a healthy work-life balance
• Bonus Plan & Hybrid Work Format Participate in a bonus plan based on your position, with flexible hybrid 4/1 work format
• Work Equipment Receive a laptop, and possibly a phone, depending on your role
• Exclusive Employee Rentals Benefit from employee-only rental rates, with family rental options and exclusive discounts for employees

 

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!