Manager, Vehicle Operations Logistics

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Manager, Vehicle Operations Logistics

Manager - People LeaderHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Yes, 5% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $72,200.00 - $108,200.00. 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.

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. 

 

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.