Director, Transportation
About The Position
Veho is seeking a strategic, analytical, and operationally rigorous Director of Transportation to lead our first- and middle-mile transportation strategy and execution. This leader will own carrier procurement, network planning, performance management, and day-to-day operational oversight across a rapidly scaling, asset-free network. The Director will oversee a team of Managers and their respective teams, driving excellence across sourcing, planning, contracting, execution, and performance optimization. This role requires deep expertise in third-party carrier ecosystems, strong financial and commercial acumen, and the ability to translate data into executive-level decisions that improve cost, service, and scalability. This individual will serve as a key cross-functional partner to Product, Network Design, Finance, and Ground Operations to ensure transportation is a competitive advantage that supports Veho’s growth, profitability, and customer experience goals.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, or 3PL leadership
- Demonstrated experience managing third-party carrier ecosystems (asset-based and brokered)
- Proven success negotiating complex commercial agreements and competitive rate structures
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar transportation spend
- Experience scaling transportation operations within e-commerce or high-volume networks preferred
- Hands-on experience with TMS platforms and logistics analytics tools
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service standards, and compliance frameworks
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field (Master’s a plus)
Responsibilities
- Own Veho’s first- and middle-mile transportation strategy, driving cost efficiency, service performance, and network flexibility
- Lead and develop a team of Managers overseeing procurement, planning, and daily operations
- Drive carrier procurement activities including RFPs, due diligence, contract negotiation, and SLA management
- Establish and enforce carrier scorecards across CPP, on-time performance, safety, and quality metrics
- Partner with Network Design to optimize routing, consolidation, scheduling, and injection strategies
- Collaborate with Finance to forecast and manage transportation spend while improving margin performance
- Oversee operational performance and implement structured improvement plans when necessary
- Support new market launches and expansion initiatives
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, insurance standards, and risk management protocols
- Present performance insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Benefits
- Veho offers a competitive equity package, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as other benefits such as 401(k) and generous PTO for full-time roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
