Sr. Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist (Ready Logistics) (Ready Logistics)

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Sr Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist

Individual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

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Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $20.10 - $30.10/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated 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 commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Ready Logistics is launching a dedicated Fraud & Risk Management Team to proactively safeguard our carrier network, inventory, and operational integrity. This team will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and mitigating risks related to compromised carrier accounts, fraudulent activity, and inventory theft. The team will work cross-functionally with internal departments and external partners to ensure secure and compliant logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end processes for identifying and resolving compromised carrier accounts due to fraud.

• Monitor carrier activity using the Risk Factor feature in RMIS and respond to alerts indicating suspicious behavior.

• Investigate anomalies in carrier behavior, documentation, or transaction patterns.

• Ensure carriers maintain appropriate insurance coverage based on vehicle types.

• Conduct regular audits of insurance documentation and expiration dates.

• Collaborate with RMIS and internal systems to flag and follow up on non-compliant carriers.

• Partner with Manheim Security, Claims, and Central Dispatch teams to investigate and resolve incidents involving theft or loss of inventory.

• Monitor high-value vehicle inventory and ensure assignments are made only to trusted carriers with verified insurance and compliance status.

• Serve as a liaison between Logistics, Security, Claims, and Compliance teams to streamline fraud response and prevention efforts.

• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on fraud indicators and escalation procedures.

• Maintain dashboards and reports tracking fraud incidents, carrier risk scores, insurance compliance, and theft investigations.

• Analyze trends to identify emerging risks and recommend proactive measures.

• Develop and refine SOPs for fraud detection, carrier vetting, and inventory protection.

• Recommend system enhancements to improve fraud detection capabilities.

• Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes impacting logistics fraud and risk management.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in logistics, compliance, fraud prevention, or risk management.

• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with carrier vetting platforms (e.g., RMIS).

• Experience working with insurance documentation and compliance standards.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage sensitive investigations with discretion and professionalism.

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.

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. 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. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.