Logistics Manager

Carvana; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical for employee

Family discounts

Paid time off (birthday)

401k with company match

Pet benefits

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Equity

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a management-level leader for its Logistics Field Operations, supervising multiple teams at an assigned location. The role ensures safe, efficient transportation, route optimization, and strong cross‑team coordination.

Applicants should have 3+ years in logistics or supply chain, 2+ years of people leadership, and a track record of developing staff, with CDL experience preferred. This on-site position includes comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT compliance/regulations.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• 3+ years of logistics or supply chain experience.
• Degree preferred: Bachelor's in related fields.
• Experience leading or developing people, including managing CDL drivers.
• Transportation experience, including driving vehicle transporter or tractor trailer, or related Military experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transportation operations at assigned locations in coordination with site leaders.
• Develop site-specific goals and objectives and ensure alignment and execution within the site.
• Review daily route schedules and coordinate with Logistics Operations Planning to address issues.
• Mentor and coach direct reports and support leadership development.
• Ensure safety standards and GEMBA walks are conducted.
• Maintain timely communication with internal teams.
• Coordinate movement of inventory through warehouse workflow to meet business needs.

Skills

People leadership

DOT compliance

Logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Schedule: Graveyard: The overnight shift may be scheduled as either 8:00 PM–5:00 AM or 11:00 PM–8:00 AM, based on business needs.

Pay Range: $62,353.20 - $75,000.00 annually + Equity

Full-Time Salary Position
100% Company paid medical for employee, plus family discounts
Paid Time Off (Including your birthday!)
401k with Company Match
Pet Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement after 6 month

This management level position oversees multiple teams at the assigned Logistics Field Operation location, and may supervise warehouse and inventory teams as needed. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee day-to-day transportation operations needs at assigned locations in coordination with other site leaders.
• Participate in the development of site specific goals and objectives, and ensure alignment and effective execution within the site.
• Review and evaluate daily route schedules and work with Logistics Operations Planning and Scheduling to address issues and deficiencies.
• Providing mentoring and accountability to, direct reports and succession planning through coaching, leadership development and training, and performance management.
• Ensure work areas meet or exceed applicable workplace safety standards, including yard cleanliness and, completing GEMBA walks. (Gemba translates to “where the work is”).
• Ensure timely and effective communication with internal teams.
• As needed, coordinate and monitor the movement of inventory on the ground through the warehouse workflow; evaluate and distribute work and assigned shifts to meet business needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of DOT compliance/regulations
• 2+ years of people leadership experience
• 3+ years of logistics or supply chain experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in related fields.
• Demonstrable experience leading or developing people (in either formal or informal roles), including managing CDL drivers.
• Transportation experience, which may include driving a vehicle transporter or tractor trailer, or equivalent Military experience preferred.

Other Requirements: Loader certification required; must complete Carvana's loader training and certification program

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to safely perform physical requirements of the position, including: frequently move in and out of vehicles; frequently stand, bend, twist, stoop, and squat; regularly walk 75’; regularly climb ladders and ramps of up to 10’; regularly work up to 10’ above ground; continually sit for 10 hours; regularly push, pull and lift 20 lbs, and periodically lift up to 60 lbs.
Ability to work in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, dusty, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as: rain, snow, heat, etc.
Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to work in an office environment, with extensive use of computers, including the ability to sit for up to 4 or more hours.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.