Hybrid Senior Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist – Ready Logistics

at Cox Enterprises

• Job title: Senior Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist – Ready Logistics
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $20 - $30 per hour
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manheim, United States

About the role

• Logistics Specialist managing operations for vehicle transportation at Cox Automotive. Build relationships with auction teams and oversee client success operations.

Responsibilities

• Build relationship with Manheim Auction commercial team and management
• Show proficiency with communication via recorded line phone system
• Manage email boxes for multiple locations and collaborate on regional emails
• Entry of all manual orders and processing of other AS400 system orders
• Manage escalated Client Success VINs with carriers and agents
• Monitor holds and verification delays
• Dispatch negotiation and a heavy understanding of sales tactics to increase margin
• Action Auto IMS for Trans Delay Holds, Cancellations, ETA’s
• Following Up with carriers on several VINs daily
• Process Fees and post assessorial charges to record
• Request Hold Harmless/Releases
• Investigating kickback of VINs by carriers to get units re-dispatched
• Be comfortable holding carriers accountable to their plan
• Create and manage corrective action of a vendor
• Monitoring order entry failures throughout the day and correct
• Understanding of margin relative to position and some tracking of margin requirements
• Monitoring and correcting master data files for location errors
• Measuring performance – understanding analytics for clients and vendors
• Report on performance results for high level management and executive leaders
• Compile vehicle transportation related data and generate reports
• Follow all job-related duties as directed by supervisor
• Be an outside the box thinker who can solve problems quickly
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment to execute and deliver results
• History of customer service and multi-tasking position(s)

Requirements

• 1-3 years administrative experience (in automotive industry preferred)
• Working knowledge of computer usage including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to work independently in a matrix environment to execute and deliver results
• Excellent customer service and multi-tasking skills
• High attention to detail including precise data entry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a high sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to pass a background check and drug test required.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
• Time off to vote
• Jury duty leave
• Volunteer time off
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement planning (401(k))
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)