INSIDE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST
Carvana
Tempe, AZ · Posted October 2, 2026
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Where Tempe, AZ ranks
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November 2026
- #5Cities with the most hybrid jobs in the Southwest14% · of 43
- #6Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Southwest55 / 100 · of 15
- #7Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Southwest8% · of 39
- #7Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Southwest54 / 100 · of 15
- #9Best college towns for junior jobs in the Southwest35% · of 32
- #9Best cities for AI-skill jobs in the Southwest11% · of 44
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among transportation, storage, and distribution managers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for transportation, storage, and distribution managers: 10% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
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About the job
Join Our Team as an Inside Transportation Specialist I
We're looking for a dynamic Inside Transportation Specialist to ensure timely vehicle deliveries and top-notch customer service. You'll coordinate vehicle movements using our TMS Platform, working closely with ADESA auction sites and customers.
Career Growth:
• Start as a Specialist I: $21.00/hr – Build foundational skills in transportation logistics.
• Advance to Specialist II: $23.50/hr+ – Take on more responsibilities and challenges.
• Become a Senior Specialist: $26.50/hr+ – Lead projects and drive success within the organization.
Why Choose Us?
• Career Advancement: Clear promotion paths every 1-2 years.
• Supportive Environment: Mentorship, training, and continuous feedback.
• Industry Impact: Work with a leading company where your contributions matter.
Benefits & Perks:
• Compensation: Competitive salary, 401(k) match, and overtime opportunities.
• Health & Wellness: Fully paid healthcare premiums, dental and vision benefits, wellness programs, and pet care savings.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO (13 days initially, increasing to 20), plus 9 holidays.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
• Equity Opportunities: Annual Carvana Shares and Employee Stock Purchase Plan discounts.
• Professional Development: Extensive growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Dispatch transport orders in accordance with customer and site requirements
• Pull and process orders for key accounts
• Accurately input orders, including correct rates and precise location details, into the system.
• Assign customers and accounts appropriately.
• Validate data integrity prior to dispatch to prevent downstream issues
• Escalate discrepancies or system issues to Senior Specialist or Team Lead
• Assist with inbox management as needed
Requirements:
• Transportation experience preferred, not required.
• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
Must commute to the Tempe office (5 Days a week)
• Tech-savvy with strong critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in English.
Ready to take your career to new heights? Join us and unlock your potential!
Legal Stuff
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.
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.
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.