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Logistics Manager

Carvana · Hoffman Estates, IL · $66,000–$82,500 a year · Logistics

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you managed several teams at one site. How did you keep them working toward the same goals?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead multiple crews at once, since this role oversees transportation and possibly warehouse and inventory.

Tell me about a time you developed someone on your team into a leader.

What they are checking: Whether they take succession planning seriously, which the posting names alongside coaching and training.

Tell me about a time you set site goals and had to change course when they were not working.

What they are checking: Whether they can help set goals and adjust them honestly instead of defending a plan that is failing.

Tell me about a hard performance conversation you had with a direct report.

What they are checking: Whether they handle performance management directly and fairly, since accountability is called out in the role.

What would you do

The daily route schedule from Planning and Scheduling has a gap that will make several deliveries late. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can fix route problems in partnership with planning instead of working around them or blaming them.

A driver has had two minor damage incidents in a month. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they balance accountability with coaching and look for root causes like training, routes or equipment.

Your shift runs into the evening and the other site leaders are mostly gone. How do you make decisions without them?

What they are checking: Whether they can make sound calls alone on later shifts and communicate them clearly the next day.

Two of your leads disagree about how to stage cars for the next morning's loads. How do you settle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can resolve conflict between leaders by looking at data and impact rather than picking favorites.

About the work

What do you look for on a GEMBA walk through the yard and loading areas?

What they are checking: Whether they understand going where the work happens to spot safety and process issues firsthand, not from reports.

Which numbers would you track weekly to know if transportation operations are running well?

What they are checking: Whether they measure things like on-time departures, damage rates, driver hours and safety, not just volume moved.

How do you keep a yard safe when trucks, haulers and people on foot share the same space?

What they are checking: Whether they understand traffic flow, marked walkways and yard cleanliness, which the posting ties to safety standards.

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The full job description

As published by Carvana.

Schedule: 2 available shifts: Sunday to Thurs day shift to evening or/and Tues to Saturday day shift to evening Site :  2785 Beverly Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60192   COMPENSATION & PERKS Pay Range: $66,000.00 - $82,500.00 annually  Full-Time Salary Position 100% Company paid medical for employee, plus family discounts Paid Time Off (Including your birthday!) 401k with Company Match                        Pet Benefits Tuition Reimbursement after 6 month This management level position oversees multiple teams at the assigned Logistics Field Operation location, and may supervise warehouse and inventory teams as needed. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee day-to-day transportation operations needs at assigned locations in coordination with other site leaders. • Participate in the development of site specific goals and objectives, and ensure 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. • Providing mentoring and accountability to, direct reports and succession planning through coaching, leadership development and training, and performance management. • Ensure work areas meet or exceed applicable workplace safety standards, including yard cleanliness and, completing GEMBA walks. (Gemba translates to “where the work is”). • Ensure timely and effective communication with internal teams. • As needed, coordinate and monitor the movement of inventory on the ground through the warehouse workflow; evaluate and distribute work and assigned shifts to meet business needs. REQUIREMENTS • Knowledge of DOT compliance/regulations • 2+ years of people leadership experience • 3+ years of logistics or supply chain experience • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in related fields. • Demonstrable experience leading or developing people (in either formal or informal roles), including managing CDL drivers. • Transportation experience, which may include driving a vehicle transporter or tractor trailer, or equivalent Military experience preferred. Other requirements: Loader certification required; must complete Carvana's loader training and certification program WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to safely perform physical requirements of the position, including: frequently move in and out of vehicles; frequently stand, bend, twist, stoop, and squat; regularly walk 75’; regularly climb ladders and ramps of up to 10’; regularly work up to 10’ above ground; continually sit for 10 hours; regularly push, pull and lift 20 lbs, and periodically lift up to 60 lbs. Ability to work in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, dusty, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as: rain, snow, heat, etc. Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Ability to work in an office environment, with extensive use of computers, including the ability to sit for up to 4 or more hours. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

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