Transportation and Consignment Manager

Who We Are:

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles.

We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.

And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our Values:

Driven Waybuilders . We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate.

Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.

Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.

Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

 

We’re Looking For: 

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

You Are: 

• Strategic. You determine optimal auction placement by analyzing asset types and historical performance to drive the best business outcomes. 

• Decisive. You use strong judgment to navigate complex transport obstacles and make real-time routing decisions. 

• A Leader. You are a dedicated people leader who coaches your team, removes operational barriers, and fosters a culture of urgency. 

• Dynamic . You thrive in fast-paced operational environments and can manage multiple workflows simultaneously. 

• Trusted. You build strong rapport with auctions, carriers, repo agencies, and internal leadership. 

You Bring: 

• Core Knowledge (Logistics & Remarketing) 

  • Deep understanding of auction routing, consignment workflows, and transport lifecycles. 

  • Knowledge of remarketing performance objectives and asset-based decision-making. 

• Functional Expertise 

  • Experience managing third-party vendor relationships (carriers, auctions, and storage partners). 

  • Expertise in business impact modeling for cost control and cycle-time reduction. 

  • Team leadership with a focus on KPI/SLA accountability and professional development. 

• Technical Expertise 

  • Proficiency in operational data analysis and tracking tools to monitor performance trends. 

  • Technical fluency to identify risks within the transport supply chain and implement process improvements. 

You Own:

• Consignment Strategy & Auction Routing (30%) 

  • Define and standardize workflows for vehicle placement to ensure timely auction assignment. 

• Transportation Operations & Execution (25%)

  • Oversee scheduling, dispatch, and tracking to ensure high-quality delivery across all lanes. 

• People Leadership & Development (20%) 

  • Lead and coach the consignment team; establish clear accountability frameworks and growth plans. 

• Partner & Client Relationship Management (15%) 

  • Align with repo agencies, auctions, and carriers to meet service expectations and pricing agreements. 

• Optimization & Cost Control (10%) 

  • Monitor transport costs and implement process improvements to raise the bar on operational efficiency. 

You Drive:

• Execution: 

  • Translating remarketing strategy into clear operational goals and transport plans. 

  • Removing blockers and managing dependencies across the transport lifecycle. 

• Results: 

  • Delivering measurable outcomes in cycle time, cost per move, and SLA adherence. 

  • Using performance data to refine routing strategies and inform future logistics decisions. 

Who You Will Work With: 

Reporting to the Remarketing Business Operations Manager, this role will collaborate with the following groups on a daily basis: 

• LaneLink Leadership and Field Operations. 

• External Auctions, Carriers, and Repo Agencies. 

• Sales and Customer-facing teams to communicate performance and resolutions. 

Where You Work: 

Your work is performed as a Hybrid or Remote employee, depending on business needs and location. 

Must Have’s: 

• 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 Have’s: 

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!

 

Compensation Range of

Annual Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 USD

(Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)