Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Corporate Fleet Operations Manager to lead and optimize transportation performance across our network. This role is responsible for driving safety, service, and cost efficiency while maximizing fleet utilization through strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.
This is a high-impact leadership role with significant influence over fleet strategy, transportation cost structure, and service execution across a large-scale retail supply chain.
Main responsibilities:
Leadership & Network Performance
- Lead, coach, and develop Transportation leadership across 16 distribution centers supporting a fleet of 1,500+ tractors and 5,000+ trailers
- Drive accountability for key performance metrics, including:
Cost per mile and cost per case
On-time delivery and service levels across 2,200+ stores
Fleet utilization, cube efficiency, and driver productivity
- Build organizational capability by developing high-potential talent and strengthening leadership bench depth
Fleet Operations & Asset Optimization
- Lead enterprise fleet strategy across a large-scale private fleet, including:
Tractor and trailer utilization optimization
Asset lifecycle planning, replacement strategy, and capital efficiency
Preventative maintenance compliance in partnership with maintenance teams
- Improve asset productivity, uptime, and total cost of ownership across the network
- Drive initiatives to reduce fuel consumption, idle time, and overall operating costs
Transportation Strategy & Freight Optimization
- Support and expand “Own More Freight” strategy by:
Increasing backhaul utilization across the network
Identifying and scaling for-hire freight opportunities
- Partner with supply chain, merchandising, and procurement teams to optimize freight mix and inbound terms (FOB vs Delivered)
- Evaluate insource vs outsource strategies to balance cost, capacity, and service
Technology, Systems & Analytics
- Ensure optimal configuration, adoption, and continuous improvement of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) across all DCs
- Leverage routing tools, telematics, and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making and visibility
- Develop and standardize reporting and KPI dashboards to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities
Operational Excellence
- Establish and standardize transportation SOPs and best practices across all distribution centers
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on:
Route optimization and load planning
Delivery scheduling and execution consistency
Network efficiency and cost reduction
- Support DCs in developing effective retail delivery and clean-out schedules
- Support compliance with DOT, OSHA, FDA, and all applicable regulatory requirements
- Promote a strong safety culture with clear accountability and measurable results
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
- 10 plus years of transportation, fleet operations, or supply chain experience (grocery or retail preferred)
- 5 plus years of leadership experience across multiple sites or regions
- Proven track record of managing large-scale fleet operations and delivering measurable improvements in cost, service, and utilization
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
· Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
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Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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