The Fleet Administration Leader is responsible for managing fleet assets, material handling equipment, and transportation operations while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, cost control, and operational efficiency. This role oversees carrier and vendor relationships, equipment contracts, invoice management, and continuous improvement initiatives to support business objectives.
This position reports to the Director, Warehouse Operations and is part of the Logistics Department located in Lodi, CA, and will be an on-site role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:- Manage fleet assets and material handling equipment, including forklifts, trailers, and transportation vehicles.
- Develop and maintain fleet policies, procedures, and transportation schedules to support safe and efficient operations.
- Audit transportation and equipment invoices, forecast expenses, analyze variances, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
The essential requirements of the job include: - Bachelor's degree or 5-8 years of relevant experience in fleet management, transportation, logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain management
- Knowledge of DOT and transportation compliance requirements
- Data analysis using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
- Experience managing equipment leases, maintenance contracts, and service providers
- Invoice auditing and financial analysis
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:- Ability to travel - 10% travel to Bay Area
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 30lb
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:- Certification or general awareness of transporting hazardous material
Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $103,000 - $141,500. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
