Used Vehicle Operations and Logistics Manager
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LocationAutoNation Headquarters
Also inFort Lauderdale, Florida
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentOperations
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Execute inventory optimization programs, including facilitation of intercompany transfers consignment, auction, rental, dealer bids, and We Buy Your Car
Manage day-to-day execution of pilot programs, tracking results and reporting on performance against defined goals
Coordinate with internal teams to move acquired vehicles into dealership inventory quickly and consistently
Develop, document, and maintain standardized operating procedures and workflows across inventory, reconditioning, transportation, and related operations
Identify operational bottlenecks and delays, and implement fixes that improve speed, quality, consistency, and time to frontline
Partner with dealership teams to standardize reconditioning processes and workflow
Maintain visibility into each vehicle's status from acquisition through transportation, reconditioning, and delivery to the dealership
Work with internal teams and external vendors to resolve delays and improve turnaround times
Monitor KPIs for inventory movement, transportation, reconditioning, inventory turn, and vehicle lifecycle time
Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and trackers to measure performance and flag issues early
Provide regular operational updates and process improvement recommendations to leadership
Serve as the point of coordination between field operations and corporate teams
Drive consistent execution across teams without direct authority
Manage arbitration of intercompany moves
Skills
dashboards
operational dashboards
SOPs
workflow documentation
About the role
The Used Vehicle Operations & Logistics Manager supports AutoNation USA by developing and improving inventory acquisition, reconditioning, transportation, and vehicle consignment processes. This role leads operational initiatives designed to improve vehicle flow, reduce time to frontline, increase visibility throughout the vehicle lifecycle, and reduce operational costs.
The role works closely with dealership leadership, corporate teams, and external vendors to standardize processes, identify operational gaps, and implement scalable solutions that support business growth. The position also supports inventory acquisition initiatives involving consignment, auction, and rental vehicles, as well as We Buy Your Car dealer bids and consignment activities.
This role is an onsite position based at our headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Job Responsibilities:
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Execute inventory optimization programs, including facilitation of intercompany transfers consignment, auction, rental, dealer bids, and We Buy Your Car, in line with established strategy and targets.
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Manage day-to-day execution of pilot programs, tracking results and reporting on performance against defined goals.
•
Coordinate with internal teams to move acquired vehicles into dealership inventory quickly and consistently.
•
Develop, document, and maintain standardized operating procedures and workflows across inventory, reconditioning, transportation, and related operations.
•
Identify operational bottlenecks and delays, and implement fixes that improve speed, quality, consistency, and time to frontline.
•
Partner with dealership teams to standardize reconditioning processes and workflow.
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Maintain visibility into each vehicle’s status from acquisition through transportation, reconditioning, and delivery to the dealership.
•
Work with internal teams and external vendors to resolve delays and improve turnaround times.
•
Monitor KPIs for inventory movement, transportation, reconditioning, inventory turn, and vehicle lifecycle time.
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Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and trackers to measure performance and flag issues early.
•
Provide regular operational updates and process improvement recommendations to leadership.
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Serve as the point of coordination between field operations and corporate teams, including General Managers, Service Managers, Inventory, Transportation, and external vendors.
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Drive consistent execution across teams without direct authority.
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Manage arbitration of intercompany moves
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Review daily operational dashboards and KPIs.
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Track vehicle purchases, transportation, and inventory movement.
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Check transportation status and resolve delivery issues.
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Monitor reconditioning progress and escalate bottlenecks.
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Update operational trackers, reports, and dashboards.
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Meet with internal teams and vendors to coordinate work and follow up on open issues.
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Write and update SOPs, workflows, and process documentation.
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Respond to operational issues that require cross-functional coordination.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Success Measures:
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Improved time from vehicle purchase to frontline.
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Reduced transportation and reconditioning delays.
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Improved visibility into vehicle movement and operational status.
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Increased consistency in operational processes across stores.
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Reduced operational costs.
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Improved inventory turn and overall vehicle lifecycle efficiency.
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Successful execution of inventory acquisition and consignment initiatives.