Director of Logistics

Davey Coach Sales•Sedaila, CO

7d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Director of Logistics coordinates, supports, and executes the logistics of sale vehicles moving through Davey Coach Sales locations to final customer delivery. The role oversees the full distribution cycle, from vehicle arrival through department preparation and final delivery. It also manages logistics staff, employed drivers, vendors, vehicle preparation and inspection, delivery schedules, compliance, expenses, and vehicle storage and organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Direct experience and knowledge of DOT regulations and general fleet-management safety practices.
Experience managing commercial drivers.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently on a variety of challenging projects.
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to take accountability and ownership of projects from start to finish.
Self-driven and motivated, with initiative and the ability to understand and solve creative challenges.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work as a team player with internal staff at all levels, outside clients and customers, and distributors.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Automotive industry and logistics experience preferred.
Valid Class B commercial driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and ensure on-time delivery of sale vehicles to customers using employed drivers or contract vendors.
Recruit, hire, and manage company-employed drivers and other direct reports in accordance with company policies and objectives.
Plan, schedule, and ensure timely movement of manufacturer, in-process, stock, and lease vehicles, as well as vehicles supporting Service and Graphics departments.
Maintain communication with departments about delivery schedule changes.
Oversee receipt and check-in of sale vehicles, verify identifying and customer information, assess vehicle condition, and communicate with relevant departments.
Oversee final sale vehicle preparation, including washing, detailing, final inspections, and delivery coordination with sales staff and customers.
Lead bi-weekly operations meetings using company systems such as KARMAK and ClickUp to communicate bus delivery timeframes across departments.
Use company scheduling tools, including ClickUp, to support accurate, timely scheduling and department communications; notify Accounting promptly when vehicles are delivered to customers.
Ensure received and delivery-ready sale vehicles are inspected inside and out for defects, and promptly communicate issues to Service.
Manage wash bay scheduling with company staff or vendors and ensure vehicle interiors and exteriors meet company requirements.
Manage sale vehicle photography requirements and ensure accurate storage in shared drive folders.
Monitor compliance with legal requirements for employed drivers, including licensing, medical cards, and driver logs.
Promptly report vehicle accidents to the CFO and Human Resources, submit accurate and timely reports, lead accident investigations, and comply with Human Resources directives.
Assist Human Resources in ensuring employed drivers comply with DOT and other government regulations.
Assist the CFO with reviewing, approving, and managing transport vendors.
Ensure proper insurance documentation for all vehicle movements.
Manage, review, and approve employed-driver expenses, collect receipts, and process expense reports promptly.
Manage department expenses in accordance with company policies and guidelines, including travel, transport vendors, and wash/detail vendors.
Monitor and manage use of Colorado dealer plates.
Oversee parking and organization of sale vehicles.