Graveyard Logistics Manager

Carvana•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This management-level position oversees multiple teams at the assigned Logistics Field Operation location and may supervise warehouse and inventory teams as needed. The role coordinates transportation operations, contributes to site goals, and supports effective execution across the site. It is based at 5500 South Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73179, with a schedule of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The manager provides leadership, coaching, training, and performance management for direct reports, while supporting succession planning and accountability. The role may also coordinate inventory movement through the warehouse workflow and distribute work and shifts to meet business needs. Work may take place in an office and in outdoor or operational areas exposed to varied weather, noise, dust, wet conditions, and vehicle-maintenance fumes or odors. The role requires loader certification and completion of Carvana's loader training and certification program.

Requirements

Knowledge of DOT compliance and regulations.
At least 2 years of people leadership experience.
At least 3 years of logistics or supply chain experience.
Loader certification is required; must complete Carvana's loader training and certification program.
Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including frequently moving in and out of vehicles; frequently standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and squatting; regularly walking 75 feet; regularly climbing ladders and ramps up to 10 feet; regularly working up to 10 feet above ground; continually sitting for 10 hours; regularly pushing, pulling, and lifting 20 pounds; and periodically lifting up to 60 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, dusty, or wet and may have vehicle-maintenance fumes or odors.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, and heat.
Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work in an office environment and use computers extensively, including sitting for up to 4 or more hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Demonstrable experience leading or developing people, in formal or informal roles, including managing CDL drivers.
Transportation experience, which may include driving a vehicle transporter or tractor trailer, or equivalent military experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day transportation operations at assigned locations in coordination with other site leaders.
Participate in developing site-specific goals and objectives and ensure their alignment and effective execution within the site.
Review and evaluate daily route schedules and work with Logistics Operations Planning and Scheduling to address issues and deficiencies.
Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports; support succession planning through coaching, leadership development, training, and performance management.
Ensure work areas meet or exceed applicable workplace safety standards, including yard cleanliness, and complete GEMBA walks.
Ensure timely and effective communication with internal teams.
As needed, coordinate and monitor inventory movement through the warehouse workflow; evaluate and distribute work and assigned shifts to meet business needs.