Logistics Manager — Lead Teams & Optimize Operations

Carvana; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical for employee

Family discounts

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Pet Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 month

Job summary

Carvana in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a management-level leader to oversee Logistics Field Operations at the assigned location. This role may supervise warehouse and inventory teams as needed and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The position involves directing day-to-day transportation operations, setting site goals, evaluating routes with planning and scheduling teams, and mentoring direct reports through coaching, training, and performance management.

Qualifications

• 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, including managing CDL drivers.
• Transportation experience, which may include driving a vehicle transporter or tractor trailer, or equivalent Military experience preferred.

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.

Skills

DOT compliance

People leadership

Logistics experience

CDL drivers management

Transportation experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related fields

Job description

Carvana in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a management-level leader to oversee Logistics Field Operations at the assigned location. This role may supervise warehouse and inventory teams as needed and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The position involves directing day-to-day transportation operations, setting site goals, evaluating routes with planning and scheduling teams, and mentoring direct reports through coaching, training, and performance management.