Logistics Coordinator

DriveTime Car Sales, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site 3 days a week

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Gym/fitness facilities

Paid time off

Job summary

DriveTime Family of Brands is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to build vendor networks and dispatch for 35,000 moves annually, while managing costs and delivering excellent service. You will maintain carrier relationships and coordinate inbound/outbound/inventory moves across the country.

The role requires a high school diploma, with a Bachelor's or equivalent experience preferred, and strong communication, negotiation, and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• High School Degree required; Bachelor's or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to build business relationships.
• Background in business processes, decision making, and results-driven work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities while controlling costs and delivering high-quality service.
• Dispatcher for inbound, outbound, and reverse inventory moves.
• Coordinate transportation requests to meet service level agreements.
• Serve as liaison between DriveTime's internal partners and carriers.
• Use software to track progress, maintain records, and perform research.
• Research and update leadership on aged allocations (outbound inventory).
• Communicate effectively in person, phone, and email.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

MS Office

Vendor relations

Decision making

Business processes

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What’s Under the Hood DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. You can find DriveTime’s tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us!

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, as a Logistics Coordinator you will build your vendor network and arrange and dispatch for over 35,000 moves per year – that’s over $350,000,000 of inventory! You will build and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external partners around the country. In long, the Logistics Specialist is responsible for: Manage day to day responsibilities while managing costs, time efficiencies, and delivering a high-level of customer service to both internal and external customers Exhibit sound logic and problem-solving skills in day-to-day tasks Dispatcher for inbound, outbound, and reverse inventory moves Coordinate and follow up on all transportation requests to ensure service level agreements are met. Enforce standards with DriveTime’s preferred carriers Serve as the liaison between DriveTime’s internal partners and carriers. Manages assigned Transport VivaDesk Tickets Utilize a variety of software for tracking progress, maintaining records and performing research. Research and update leadership on aged allocations (outbound inventory) Communicate effectively in person, phone, and email

The Specifics.

High School Degree required. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred. Strong communication and negotiation skills are required to build and maintain business relationships. Strong background in business processes, decision making, and working in a result-driven environment. Strong Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) skills.

So What About the Perks?

Perks matter We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week. Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.

But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.

Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.

Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.

Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!

Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!

Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.

Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else?

Absolutely. DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)! Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime.

Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment! At the DriveTime Family of Brands, we don’t just sell cars - we create opportunities, improve lives, and have fun doing it. Through DriveTime, Bridgecrest, SilverRock, and GoFi, we’re shaking up the pre-owned car industry with fresh ideas, cutting-edge tech, and over 20 years of know-how. From matching the right customer with the right vehicle to making financing simple, we put people in the driver’s seat - literally. We’re headquartered in Tempe, AZ, and Dallas, TX, but our impact stretches nationwide. No matter where you are, you’ll find a team that works hard, laughs often, and celebrate big wins together. Think career growth with a side of camaraderie, innovation, and plenty of high-fives. If you’ve got DRIVE, love solving challenges, and want to make a real impact, your next adventure starts here. Buckle up - your career journey with us is about to take off!

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