Transportation Manager

Flexcar; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexcar is seeking a Transportation Manager to own the planning and execution of cross-market and intra-market vehicle shipments. You will build and manage the carrier network, select carriers, monitor shipments end to end, and safeguard invoicing accuracy to keep costs on budget.

You will collaborate with market operations teams, drive performance, and maintain accurate shipment records. The role demands strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and an analytical mindset in a

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or vehicle/auto-transport.
• Experience selecting, negotiating with, or managing third-party carriers or vendors.
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), load boards, or shipment-tracking tools.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule cross-market and intra-market vehicle shipments to meet inventory and delivery timelines.
• Select the best carrier for each shipment by balancing price, on-time performance, and carrier availability.
• Monitor active shipments end to end, identify at-risk moves and intervene to prevent delays.
• Verify carrier invoices match agreed rates and moves; maintain shipment and cost records.
• Own Flexcar's carrier relationships and define/track performance against standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Multi-market experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Load boards

Shipment tracking tools

Job description

Position: Transportation Manager (Logistics Manager) (Exempt)

Location: Onsite - El Monte

Reports to: Senior Manager, Fleet

Compensation: $72,000- $92,000 + 15% target bonus and full benefits from day one

Company Overview

Flexcar is reimagining car ownership through the world's first month-to-month car lease, with insurance and maintenance included and the ability to swap vehicles as needs change. We pair operational expertise with technology, data, and AI to transform the customer experience - and to move vehicles across the country efficiently, reliably, and at the right cost.

Position Summary

The Logistics Manager owns the planning and execution of Flexcar's cross-market and intra-market vehicle shipments. This person is accountable for getting every vehicle from origin to destination on time and on budget, and for building and managing the carrier network that makes it happen. You will select carriers, monitor shipments end to end, partner with market operations teams to resolve exceptions, safeguard invoicing accuracy, and hold carriers accountable to clear performance standards. Success in this role means reliable on-time pickups and deliveries and a lower transportation cost per move.

Key Responsibilities

Shipment Planning & Carrier Selection

• Plan and schedule cross-market and intra-market vehicle shipments to meet inventory and delivery timelines
• Select the best carrier for each shipment by balancing price, on-time performance, and carrier availability

Shipment Execution & Monitoring

• Monitor active shipments end to end to ensure vehicles are picked up and delivered on schedule
• Proactively identify at-risk moves and intervene before they become delays
• Maintain accurate, real-time shipment status and communicate updates to affected teams

Exception Management

• Partner with market-level operations teams to triage and resolve shipment exceptions - delays, damage, missed pickups, and rescheduling
• Drive root-cause resolution and close the loop so issues don't recur
• Serve as the escalation point between carriers and the field

Invoicing & Billing Accuracy

• Verify that carrier invoices match agreed rates and completed moves before approval
• Reconcile billing discrepancies and prevent overcharges and duplicate charges
• Maintain accurate shipment and cost records in company systems

Carrier Relationship & Performance Management

• Own Flexcar's carrier relationships, from onboarding through ongoing management
• Define and track carrier performance against on-time, cost, damage, and availability metrics
• Conduct regular business reviews, hold carriers accountable to standards, and expand or reduce the network based on performance

What We're Looking For

• A hard worker who takes ownership and follows through, especially when a shipment is at risk
• Strong attention to detail - you catch the discrepancy in an invoice or a delivery window before it becomes a problem
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build trust with carriers and partner smoothly across market operations teams
• An analytical mindset and the willingness to build that muscle - comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and data to make and defend decisions
• Highly organized, able to juggle many moving shipments at once without losing track
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-market environment and stays calm under pressure

Nice to Have

• Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or vehicle/auto-transport
• Experience selecting, negotiating with, or managing third-party carriers or vendors
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), load boards, or shipment-tracking tools
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience

What tops off the Tank

• Flexible PTO policy
• 401(k) with company match from day one
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting immediately
• Employee discounts on Flexcar services with no annual membership fee
• Weekly pay

Flexcar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Flexcar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.