About this role
At Carma, we’re more than just a car company, we’re on a mission to shake up the Australian automotive industry! As a digital pre-owned car dealership, we’re turning the car buying experience into a hassle-free, seamless journey that customers can truly enjoy. With our diverse and collaborative team managing everything from engineering to marketing and buying to reconditioning in-house, we’re powered by the best people and we’d love for you to come along for the ride. As the Logistics Lead, you are the architect of Carma’s transport capability. This isn’t a coordination role—it’s a foundational one. You are accountable for establishing the structure, standards, and operating rhythm required to turn fragmented logistics into a scalable powerhouse, ensuring every vehicle flows efficiently, cost-effectively, and predictably across our entire network. Build the function: Establish the structure, standards, and operating rhythm required to turn fragmented logistics into a scalable powerhouse. Own the movement: Take full accountability for end-to-end vehicle flow across inbound, outbound, and inter-site movements. Align the network: Partner closely with Buying, Production, and Delivery teams to ensure logistics capacity is perfectly synced with business demand. Master the schedule: Plan and manage daily site schedules, balancing urgency with fleet utilisation and service levels. Optimise the Fleet: Manage internal trucks and drivers to ensure maximum efficiency, compliance, and readiness at all times. Manage external partners: Lead third-party transport providers to improve reliability, responsiveness, and total cost outcomes. Solve for the "why": Use data and dashboards to identify inefficiencies early and lead root-cause analysis to fix recurring flow issues. Success in this role is defined by creating a department that runs predictably, flows consistently, and improves over time without reliance on individuals.