Vice President Fleet & Asset Management

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Position Overview:

This role will work as a team member for a leading electrical contractor as Vice President of Fleet & Asset Management with responsibility for all aspects of Fleet, Equipment, Tooling, and Operation Centers located throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, including managing all personnel and resources allocated to the lines of business. The position reviews and analyzes approximately $60M in overall expenditures, utilization, purchases, contracts, and leases for Fleet and Tooling to ensure all operations are within budget and allocated appropriately to the lines of business.

Base Location/Travel Requirements:

• This position is based in York, PA
• Some travel (as necessary) to other operations centers, offices, and yard locations, and also to attend training and offsite team building meetings.
• Customer-related travel may also be required.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Oversee the purchase of materials/equipment/services necessary for utility operations, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring adherence to agreed terms and conditions.
• Ensure that all procured materials and services meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and maintenance teams to ensure that supply chain activities align with project schedules and goals.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, such as delays, shortages, or quality issues, through strategic planning and proactive measures.
• Oversee budgets for supply chain and operations activities, monitoring expenses and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Use data analytics to monitor performance metrics and generate reports to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain and operations professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies in all supply chain and operations activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  

Education, Skills, Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in supply chain and operations management, preferably within the utility industry.
• Familiarity with utility industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Other:

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferable.

• Familiarity with Vista and Align platforms.

Why Work for IB Abel?

IB Abel's 109-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values-Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional-shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all company levels to maintain focus on our shared goals.

IB Abel is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members, including via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System, Abel University.

What do We Offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness services (including an EAP), incentives, and regular team-building activities
• Equipment necessary to successfully work from home, as appropriate
• A 401(k) with company matching
• Industry memberships and certification programs/career development opportunities, as well as our LMS
• Competitive salary and incentive plan
• A progressive and flexible PTO program that grows as your tenure grows with us!

It is the policy of I.B. Abel Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.