Scheduling and Logistics Specialist

AVN AutoVIN Inc; Carmel (IN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

HSA contributions

Job summary

OPENLANE seeks a Scheduling and Logistics Specialist to optimize inspector routes, create daily schedules, and balance workloads across field locations. You will apply route optimization tools and data analytics to improve dispatch efficiency and collaborate with field managers to resolve scheduling challenges.

This remote role emphasizes analytical thinking, cross-functional problem solving, and strong communication with Dispatch Teams, Field Managers, and IT.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years in routing, logistics, or scheduling.
• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and GIS/route optimization software required.
• Must be able to work full-time, remotely, with occasional travel for training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Director of Operations to establish and optimize inspector routes and dispatch plans.
• Use route optimization software and data analytics to drive efficiencies and communicate schedule updates.
• Direct and manage daily routing activities within time, cost, quality, and resource constraints.
• Perform periodic data management reviews and route assessments for continuous optimization.
• Serve as primary contact for inspector concerns and escalate critical issues as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally to promote positive employee relations and field participation.

Skills

Analytical

Strategic thinking

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Collaborative

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS routing software

Route optimization tools

Job description

Who We Are:

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match

Company Culture:

Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement.

We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Scheduling and Logistics Specialist with experience in route optimization software, geographical dispatch planning, and operational data analytics. You will be part of the Operations team responsible for maximizing operational efficiency and managing inspector workflows across field locations. You will be involved in creating daily inspector schedules, applying route optimization tools, and partnering with field managers to balance workloads. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience in logistics management, data-driven resource allocation, and cross-functional problem solving. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in routing and logistics.

You Are:

• Analytical: Able to compile, interpret, and leverage business intelligence and geographical data to make independent routing decisions.
• A Strategic Problem Solver: Focused on critical thinking and evaluating the operational impact of routing choices across the organization.
• Self-Motivated & Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing workloads, prioritizing tasks, and driving project completion independently.
• A Collaborative Communicator: Displays excellent oral and written communication skills while building strong working relationships with field personnel and leadership.
• Customer-Centric: Dedicated to maintaining high service quality standards and resolving field and inspector concerns efficiently and professionally.

You Will:

• Collaborate with the Director of Operations to establish, implement, and optimize daily Inspector route structures and dispatch plans.
• Utilize route optimization software and analytical data in coordination with the Dispatch team to drive operational efficiencies and communicate schedule updates.
• Direct and manage daily routing activities within established time, cost, quality, and resource constraints.
• Perform periodic data management reviews and route assessments to identify opportunities for continuous optimization.
• Act as a primary point of contact for resolving Inspector concerns, disputes, and complaints in a professional manner, escalating critical issues as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally across all levels of the OPENLANE organization to promote positive employee relations, teamwork, and strong field participation.

Who You Will Work With:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role will collaborate with Dispatch Teams, Field Managers, and Field Inspectors on a daily basis. Partner with IT and Operations Management on system requirements and routing software enhancements. Interact across various organizational levels within the OPENLANE structure.

Where You Work:

Your work is performed as a Remote employee.

Must Have’s:

• 3+ Years of Experience: Demonstrated experience in routing, logistics, or operational scheduling.
• Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite and specialized route optimization/GIS software.
• Operational Availability: Must be able to work full-time shift hours, which may fall outside standard business hours.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel periodically for training and operational alignment.

Nice to Have’s:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• In-depth geographic routing knowledge within assigned coverage territories.
• Prior experience within the automotive remarketing or field inspection industries.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Company Information:

OPENLANE makes wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Our end-to-end platform serves the remarketing needs of the world’s largest OEMs, dealers, fleet operators, rental companies and financial institutions. We’re a technology company delivering next generation tools to accelerate and simplify remarketing. We’re an analytics company leveraging data to inform and empower our customers with clear, actionable insights. And we’re an auction company powering the world’s most advanced digital used vehicle marketplaces. In 2021, OPENLANE sold nearly 2.6 million vehicles valued at over $40 billion through our auctions and generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenue. Our integrated digital marketplaces and vehicle logistics centers reduce risk, improve transparency and streamline the experience for customers in about 75 countries. OPENLANE continues to make investments in innovation, strategic acquisitions and integrations to better serve our customers. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE has about 5,000 employees and maintains business units across North America, Europe, the Philippines and Uruguay. Together, the OPENLANE brands provide a complete remarketing solution for our customers.

Compliance Information:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.