As a Director of Fleet Planning at SIXT, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the long-term fleet strategy across North America. Reporting to the Head of Fleet Strategy & AI Systems, you will oversee the planning and optimization of fleet lifecycle performance across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring acquisition, utilization, and defleet decisions maximize total asset value and profitability.
This role is ideal for strategic leaders who thrive in highly analytical environments, are energized by transformation and innovation, and are excited to drive the evolution from manual fleet planning processes to predictive, AI-enabled decision-making.
YOUR ROLE AT SIXT
• You lead and develop a national team of Regional Fleet Strategists across the U.S. and Canada, driving accountability, specialization, and strategic ownership across fleet planning operations
• You build, maintain, and optimize long-range fleet plans by region, category, and model year, ensuring alignment between infleet and defleet strategies to maximize total lifecycle value
• You partner closely with Fleet Economics, Revenue Management, Purchasing, and Remarketing teams to evaluate OEM programs, optimize hold periods, and support high-impact buy/no-buy decisions
• You analyze fleet economics, residual value trends, utilization performance, and contribution margins to drive data-backed fleet composition strategies across all markets
• You collaborate with Fleet Systems and Data Science teams to implement AI-enabled planning tools, predictive analytics, and workflow automation that improve forecasting and operational efficiency
• You oversee strategic remarketing coordination, balancing sales velocity, residual value protection, and regional fleet demand to ensure alignment with long-term planning objectives
YOUR SKILLS MATTER
Education & Experience – You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in strategy, finance, consulting, fleet economics, or asset-intensive operations; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Strategic & Analytical Thinking – You possess a strong quantitative foundation with experience in financial modeling, optimization logic, sensitivity analysis, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making
Leadership & Team Development – You have experience leading high-performing teams and developing talent in fast-paced, evolving environments while creating structure and accountability across complex operations
AI & Technology Mindset – You are highly comfortable with AI-enabled workflows, automation tools, and emerging technologies, understanding how intelligent systems can improve planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making
Communication & Cross-Functional Partnership – You communicate clearly and effectively with senior stakeholders and collaborate successfully across multiple business functions including Purchasing, Revenue Management, Remarketing, and Data Science
Industry Expertise – Experience in fleet management, vehicle lifecycle economics, residual value strategy, automotive, mobility, leasing, or rental industries is strongly preferred; exposure to SQL, Python, or advanced analytics tools is a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
Comprehensive Benefits Package – Enjoy medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a 401(k)-retirement plan
Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and company holidays to support a healthy work-life balance
Bonus Plan – Participate in a performance-based bonus structure tied to individual and company goals
Career Growth Opportunities – Develop your career within a growing, global organization undergoing major transformation and innovation initiatives
Hybrid Work Format – Benefit from a flexible 4/1 hybrid work schedule following onboarding, where applicable
Employee Rental Discounts – Access exclusive rental rates for you and your family
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!
Sixt SE with its registered office in Pullach near Munich, is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services. With its products SIXT rent, SIXT share, SIXT ride and SIXT+ the company offers a uniquely integrated premium mobility service across the fields of vehicle and commercial vehicle rental, car sharing, ride hailing and car subscriptions. The products can be booked, among others, through the SIXT App, which also contains the services of its renowned mobility partners. SIXT has a presence in more than 100 countries around the globe. The company offers its customers experiences that inspire and exceed their expectations – through a lived culture of innovation, a consistent premium offering in terms of fleet and service, and an attractive price-performance ratio.
In 2024, SIXT achieved consolidated earnings before taxes of EUR 335.2 million and a significant increase in consolidated revenue to reach for the first time EUR 4.00 billion.
