Manager, Vehicle Operations Logistics

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Manager, Vehicle Operations Logistics

Management Level

Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $79,400.00 - $119,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Hybrid Position: You must live within 50 miles of the following Manheim sites: Manheim Detroit, Manheim Chicago, Manheim Cincinnati, Manheim Cleveland, Manheim Flint, Manheim Indianapolis, Manheim Iowa, Manheim Louisville, Manheim Milwaukee, Manheim Minneapolis, Manheim NorthStar Minnesota.

Leads Operations Team

Coach, develop, and empower team members and create a cohesive team environment between team members in the field and home office

Establish a cadence of communication and touch points to ensure client expectations and performance metrics are clear and aligned across all team members

Establish and deliver success criteria for achieving on-time-delivery and margin metrics by individual team member, based on each client’s market requirements and per mode of transport

Introduce client transparency and reporting via various media (e.g. scorecards, VoC, etc.)

Partner with peers across Sales, Pricing, and other Cox Automotive support teams to ensure that all aspects of their region are optimal (e.g. pricing based on market dynamics, carrier capacity and utilization, reporting and transparency, etc.)

Demonstrate business acumen and analytical skills required for managing their regional key performance indicators, goals and objectives, and profitability goals

Lead own team as well as third party logistics providers to ensure alignment with client expectations as well as serve as single-point-of-contact and accountability for all clients’ logistics needs

Regional Logistics Strategy Development and Implementation

Create and maintain close partnerships with our clients and carrier partners

Point of contact for clients (e.g., Manheim Auction GMs and RVPs, Manheim Sales, etc.) and ensure that logistics service and delivery are in line with client expectations

Effectively articulate the value of our business and services to team members, clients, and carrier partners

Introduce new and modify existing processes, policies, and procedures that put the clients and carriers at the center of daily, tactical engagement

Lead diverse team – direct, coach, empower and enrich the team; introduce ownership and accountability, and influence extended, matrixed team members

Partner closely with other leaders within Cox Automotive to align on new initiatives, expected objectives and outcomes to ensure optimal resource utilization and outputs

Define, coordinate and deliver insights on Logistics metrics and analytics

Qualifications: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 10 years’ experience in a related field. Or a combination, such as a master's degree and 8 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years’ experience in a related field; or 22 years’ experience in a related field

• 7+ years of automotive industry and/or logistics experience 

• Proven change leader  

• Servant leader with proven ability to develop high-performing teams 

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in highly matrixed environments 

• Demonstrated track record of assessing, developing, and empowering talent  

• Demonstrated track record of business analytics insights and cost management 

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence others 

Work Environment: 

• Occasional exposure to weather conditions and noise. 

 

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment d