Logistic Manager Last Mile

Weee! Inc • Chicago, IL

104d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a Logistics Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the efficient, safe and effective operations of a delivery site. You will be responsible for coordinating, managing, and optimizing the processes related to routing, loading, and dispatching drivers to ensure timely and accurate on time delivery to our customers. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining high standards of operational excellence, team performance, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of logistics related experience.
• 5+ years of last-mile delivery management experience.
• Minimum 1 year of fleet management experience, including vehicle maintenance and compliance.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge - DOT regulations, OSHA standards, and labor compliance related to W-2 driver operations.
• Computer proficiency - Excel/Google Sheets, and tools like Power BI or Tableau for operations reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to coordinate across departments.
• Successful experience of managing 50 or more drivers.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and optimize operational processes across last-mile delivery.
• Vendor & contractor management experience.
• Clear driving record without major violations.
• Physical capability to lift or push up to 50 lbs as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Skills
• Budgeting & Cost Control Experience
• Multilingual Communication – Chinese/English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize delivery routes to optimize efficiency and minimize delivery times.
• Collaborate with transportation partners, vendors, and suppliers to manage inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Resolve delivery-related issues, such as address discrepancies, missing items, and delivery failures.
• Ensure contractor and employee records are current for proper tracking of operations, accountability, physical and safety training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that all safety regulations, guidelines, and protocols are followed by the delivery team.
• Implement and enforce safety training and best practices for handling deliveries, especially for delicate items.
• Manage key operating performance indicators (such as on-time delivery, overtime, loading rates, etc.)
• Manage performance to budget and meet financial goals.
• Management responsibilities include but are not limited to hiring, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Lead and inspire our dynamic workforce, fostering engagement, motivation, and collaboration while efficiently coordinating all aspects of the operations.
• Maintain effective communication channels with internal stakeholders, including the Last Mile Leadership team, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Product teams.
• Communicate changes in delivery schedules, operational updates, and other relevant information to the delivery team and other stakeholders.
• Communicate and discuss contractual changes and issues, including those related to settlement with Delivery Service Providers.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Incentives
• Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees