Manager, Logistics
Veho
About Veho
- 5+ years of experience working hands-on within the logistics and/or transportation industry.
- Experience in carrier sourcing, negotiation, vetting, and onboarding processes.
- Experience managing third-party carriers/brokers and complex logistics networks.
- Understanding of transportation compliance, including DOT regulations, Hours of Service standards and insurance requirements.
- Familiarity with various transportation modes and vehicle types (e.g., Truckload, LTL, Box Truck, Sprinter/Cargo Van).
- Experience in leading, managing, and developing team members.
- Strong data analysis skills, particularly using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
- Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to assess situations and implement timely resolutions for service issues.
- Lead Daily Operations: Oversee and manage all tactical aspects of the logistics department, ensuring smooth and efficient package flow.
- Develop & Manage Carrier Network: Actively source, vet, and onboard a diverse portfolio of carriers and brokers (across modes like truckload, box truck, vans, sprinters) to build a scalable and flexible network. Manage relationships and performance to uphold delivery standards.
- Implement Carrier Strategy: Develop and manage the carrier pipeline process, including defining contact methods, overseeing a thorough vetting process (NDAs, RFIs, DOT regulations), and establishing approval criteria based on service standards, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
- Optimize Sourcing & Bidding: Build and maintain a comprehensive carrier database to support competitive bidding processes and ensure transportation optionality and competitiveness across all lanes.
- Manage Network Performance: Proactively identify and mitigate risks in challenging lanes and work with carriers to maintain stellar on-time delivery records.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner effectively with Client Operations, Expansion, and Ground Operations teams to integrate logistics processes seamlessly into broader company operations.
- Analyze & Optimize: Track key delivery and carrier metrics, conduct audits, and perform root cause analysis using data manipulation and analysis skills to support continuous improvement.
- Problem Solve: Act as a key logistics stakeholder, adeptly addressing service issues and implementing effective solutions in a dynamic environment.