Team Lead Logistics

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 simple—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 innovative company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. OPENLANE offers its customers the best digital marketplace for used cars in Europe. Our B2B clients enjoy operational excellence when working with us.

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

What will you do?

Within this dynamic role you are responsible for the implementation, coordination and improvement of all the logistics processes and activities related to inbound and outbound vehicle transportation throughout Europe. You will report to the Head of Auctions & Logistics. In striving for operational excellence and high customer satisfaction:

• You communicate and follow up with transport companies and hubs regarding daily execution, changes, improvements and lead times;
• You motivate and guide your team situated across Europe in meeting the company’s goals;
• You assist the Head of Auction & Logistics in the selection of carriers, hub partners and yearly negotiations;
• You work towards automated processes and efficiency, harmonizing one way of working;
• You will be involved in the roll-out and further development of a new transport management system, striving for increased visibility automation, handling bigger volumes and ensuring continuous improvement,
• You ensure compliancy with tax regulations by following up on the CMR documents and transport companies;
• You make suggestions and support the development for new services.

Who are you?

• You posses a bachelors degree
• You have minimum 5 years of proven experience in vehicle transportation;
• You have a proven track record of solving complex logistical challenges
• You have excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• You have a data driven, analytical mindset and are a pragmatic thinker;
• You know how to motivate a team and develop their individual potential;
• You are fluent in English and preferably you also have a good knowledge of Dutch

What's in it for you?

OPENLANE Europe can give your career a boost and offers you a challenging position in a rapidly changing environment. In return for your dedication and added value you receive a competitive salary and extra-legal advantages such as:

• Yearly bonus plan
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a highly dynamic, international, and innovative environment
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Comprehensive benefits package depending on the country of employment

Are we the perfect match?

• Can you fulfill this vital function within our digital marketplace?

• Are you dedicated and able to communicate within a down-to-earth company where we highly believe in a can-do mentality?

Ready to take the next step in your career? Go for it and unlock your full potential!
Send us your CV in and motivation letter and become part of the OPENLANE team and contribute to a high performing culture. Please take note that the recruitment interviews will take place in English.

OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.