Manager, Vehicle Logistics & shipping

Magna International Limited; Mesa, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Limited is seeking a Manager, Vehicle Logistics & Shipping in Mesa, AZ to lead receiving, storage, and inventory of vehicles and ensure on-time delivery. You will coordinate inspections, battery state-of-charge standards, and readiness for shipment, while guiding a team and aligning with customers and production.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive logistics, 3+ years in leadership, and familiarity with SAP and vehicle-tracking systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, vehicle logistics, transportation, or operations management.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams in a manufacturing or logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all vehicle receiving, storage, handling, and inventory operations to ensure accurate vehicle tracking, damage prevention, lot organization, and seamless movement throughout the facility.
• Manage finished vehicle preparation and readiness by coordinating inspections, firmware updates, battery state-of-charge requirements, quality releases, and shipment readiness activities.
• Oversee outbound shipping and transportation operations by coordinating customer requirements, carrier scheduling, transportation capacity, vehicle staging, and on-time delivery performance.
• Provide leadership and development for vehicle operations teams through coaching, staffing, performance management, training, and implementation of standardized work and operational processes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and cross-functional teams to communicate vehicle status, resolve operational issues, support new launches, and ensure alignment between production and shipping requirements.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement through KPI management, Lean and 5S initiatives, process optimization, root cause analysis, and implementation of solutions that improve vehicle flow, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Vehicle tracking systems

EV vehicle handling

State-of-charge management

Job description

## Manager, Vehicle Logistics & shippingApply: Mesa, Arizona, US: Full time: Posted Today: R00265256**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.**## ## **What we offer:**At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.## ## **Group Summary:**As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna’s Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.## ## **Job Responsibilities:*** **Lead all vehicle receiving, storage, handling, and inventory operations** to ensure accurate vehicle tracking, damage prevention, lot organization, and seamless movement throughout the facility.* **Manage finished vehicle preparation and readiness** by coordinating inspections, firmware updates, battery state-of-charge requirements, quality releases, and shipment readiness activities.* **Oversee outbound shipping and transportation operations** by coordinating customer requirements, carrier scheduling, transportation capacity, vehicle staging, and on-time delivery performance.* **Provide leadership and development for vehicle operations teams** through coaching, staffing, performance management, training, and implementation of standardized work and operational processes.* **Serve as the primary liaison between customers and cross-functional teams** to communicate vehicle status, resolve operational issues, support new launches, and ensure alignment between production and shipping requirements.* **Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement** through KPI management, Lean and 5S initiatives, process optimization, root cause analysis, and implementation of solutions that improve vehicle flow, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.### Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.* 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, vehicle logistics, transportation, or operations management.* 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams in a manufacturing or logistics environment.* Experience with finished vehicle logistics, shipping operations, transportation scheduling, and carrier management.* Strong customer-facing, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.* Experience with SAP, vehicle tracking systems, EV vehicle handling, and state-of-charge management preferred.## **Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:**At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law. ## ## **AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure**As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. ## **Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.**If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.## ## **Worker Type:**Regular / Permanent