Director of Transportation

Literati•Atlanta, GA

7d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Transportation will hold full strategic and operational ownership of our transportation function — including our book fairs shipping, direct to consumer clubs shipping, reverse logistics, carrier network expansion, cross-dock relationships, and our white glove final mile delivery operation. This will be an on-site role within our Atlanta facility once it’s operational; until then, the expectation would be up to 25% travel to our existing locations.

Requirements

Experience leading teams through change and managing different levels of leadership
Deep experience with negotiating carrier rates - inclusive of small package costs, line haul rates, and final mile rates
10+ years of progressive transportation, freight, or logistics experience — including a minimum of 4 years in a senior leadership role with direct P&L accountability
Deep understanding of DOT regulations
Experience with optimizing TMS software

Nice To Haves

Experience with shipping big and bulky freight
In depth knowledge of how to optimize white glove final mile delivery
A background in cross dock relationship management
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
Previous experience in a startup environment

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing team of both exempt and non-exempt personnel — setting clear expectations, developing talent, and creating a culture of accountability and ownership
Own the transportation P&L with full accountability for budgeting, forecasting, and delivering results
Analyze current parcel rates, carrier rates for both line haul and final mile, to ensure we are getting the most competitive pricing
Identify new carrier relationships in expanding markets to ensure we can scale efficiently
Partner cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and warehousing to ensure the transportation network enables growth with minimal disruption