Veho

Director, Transportation

Veho  •  $165k - $185k/yr  •  Philadelphia, PA (Remote)  •  18 days ago
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Job Description

About the Role
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.
An ideal candidate:
  • Strategic transportation leader who understands both network design and day-to-day execution
  • Proven operator who can scale programs from pilot to fully operational under tight timelines
  • Strong commercial negotiator who understands transportation economics and margin levers
  • People-first leader experienced in developing managers and building high-performing teams
  • Data-driven decision maker who influences executive leadership through clear, analytical communication
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure in a high-growth environment
  • Balances financial discipline with service excellence and long-term scalability

What You’ll Do: 
  • 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

What You’ll Bring: 
  • 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)

Compensation: $165,000 – $185,000 annuallyThe pay range is subject to the discretion of the Company. Additionally, 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.

Veho

About Veho

Veho is a next-generation delivery platform, turning shipping from a cost center into a value driver.

By combining purpose-built technology, customer experience obsession, and a scalable delivery network, Veho enables brands to offer an Amazon-level delivery experience that improves their bottom line.

The industry-leading results speak for themselves: 99% on-time delivery, 4.9/5 customer satisfaction score, 71% fewer delivery-related refunds, and a 41% increase in customer lifetime value.

Now one of America's largest delivery platforms, Veho serves 105 million Americans across 44 markets–and growing. Learn why leading brands like Sephora, Lululemon, Saks, and Macy's trust Veho to drive a return on their shipping spend at shipveho.com.

We’re a team of builders, creatives, adventurers, and go-getters on a mission to revolutionize the world of package delivery by creating exceptional experiences for customers and drivers. Come join us!

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
New York City, NY
Year Founded
2016
Website
shipveho.com
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