Transportation and Consignment Manager

OPENLANE•Carmel, IN

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

OPENLANE is seeking a Transportation & Consignment Manager to orchestrate the auction selection and vehicle transport lifecycles for LaneLink’s remarketing operations. This role ensures vehicles are efficiently consigned to optimal physical auctions based on asset data and geography, while managing the end-to-end transport process. The manager will lead a team focused on reducing cycle times, controlling costs, and ensuring vehicles are positioned for successful sale through strategic partner coordination.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, remarketing, or auction operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business or related field or comparable experience.
Proven experience managing people and fast-paced operational workflows.
Experience working with third-party vendors, including carriers and auctions.
Strong communication, prioritization, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working specifically with repo agencies.
Familiarity with Google Suite products, Remarketing programs such as AutoIMS, MMR, Edge Pipeline.
Background in scaling logistics operations or high-growth environments.
Familiarity with B2B SaaS platforms or automotive-related technology.

Responsibilities

Define and standardize workflows for vehicle placement to ensure timely auction assignment.
Oversee scheduling, dispatch, and tracking to ensure high-quality delivery across all lanes.
Lead and coach the consignment team; establish clear accountability frameworks and growth plans.
Align with repo agencies, auctions, and carriers to meet service expectations and pricing agreements.
Monitor transport costs and implement process improvements to raise the bar on operational efficiency.
Translate remarketing strategy into clear operational goals and transport plans.
Remove blockers and manage dependencies across the transport lifecycle.
Deliver measurable outcomes in cycle time, cost per move, and SLA adherence.
Use performance data to refine routing strategies and inform future logistics decisions.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement