Manager, Logistics Freight Payment

CarMax•Richmond, VA

3d•$73,600 - $117,800•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manager, Logistics Freight Payment at CarMax, you will lead critical financial operations for our nationwide logistics network, overseeing approximately $200M+ in transport spend and revenue reconciliation. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in freight payment processes while managing vendor relationships and a high-performing team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining financial health, driving process improvements, and influencing strategic decisions that impact CarMax Logistics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
5+ years of business experience with a strong focus on financial operations.
1+ year of project management experience, demonstrating organizational and leadership skills.
Strong communication and results focus skills, with a proven track record of leading teams, influencing stakeholders, driving accountability, and delivering continuous process improvements in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions that driver operational, service and financial results.

Nice To Haves

Experience in supply chain or logistics finance highly preferred.
1+ year of people management experience, with a track record of team development.
2+ years of accounting experience with proven ability to manage audits and compliance.
Experience in data analytics tools such as Oracle and Snowflake for reporting and process improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to leverage technology to support reporting, analysis, and communication preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee freight payment and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution across all logistics operations.
Supports Logistics processes and initiatives for CarMax’s Fleet toll and fuel programs, driving efficiency, compliance, and cost control.
Manage third-party freight payment vendor relationships, including strategic projects, and payment programming.
Collaborate with internal Accounting and Strategic Sourcing teams to maintain accrual accuracy and influence carrier sourcing decisions.
Develop and implement performance reporting tools to monitor freight payment KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
Lead initiatives to optimize payment processes, including AutoPay enrollment and reducing manual invoice handling.
Resolve escalations promptly while enforcing practices that limit financial exposure and maintain operational continuity.
Coach and develop team members, creating a culture of accountability, efficiency, and professional growth.