VP, Transportation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop the long-term strategy for ShipMonk's transportation network and translate it into actionable quarterly plans.

• Design and adapt the carrier network to minimize costs and delivery times as volumes, lanes, and rates fluctuate.

• Establish and nurture a high-performing transportation team.

• Lead cross-departmental initiatives involving Product, Revenue, and Operations.

• Negotiate contracts with both national and regional carriers, covering LTL, ocean, and air freight services.

• Collaborate with the Product team to enhance the Virtual Carrier Network tool for cost efficiency and performance.

• Manage carrier relationships and act as the final point of escalation for vendor-related issues.

• Review carrier invoices and performance metrics, using insights to refine strategy.

• Conduct business analyses to pinpoint opportunities for enhancing vendor processes.

• Implement cost-reduction strategies such as zone skipping, pre-sorting, drop-off rates, regional sorting centers, DDUs, and similar techniques.

• Collaborate with Revenue and Operations to develop an optimized delivery offering for customers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strategic thinker capable of navigating between long-term planning and detailed cost assessments.

• A proven leader with experience in building, developing, and retaining effective teams.

• Strong communication and analytical abilities.

• Direct experience in high-volume small parcel shipping across various carriers.

• Comprehensive knowledge of carrier invoicing, including surcharges and accessorials.

• Familiarity with regional carriers and various transportation modes.

• Experience with zone skipping and postal sharing initiatives.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, high-volume setting.

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar senior leadership role.

• At least 5 years of experience in a comparable environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Proprietary AI-driven technology platform.

• Hands-on support with a global presence.

• Dedicated teams located at every fulfillment center.

• Transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected costs.

• Commitment to investing in research and development to continuously enhance technology and services.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.