Veho’s mission is to power the future of commerce by making shopping, shipping and returns seamless for everyone.
We are building a modern, end-to-end logistics infrastructure designed entirely for the ever-evolving needs of ecommerce brands and everyday consumers.
Powered by next-generation technology and a vertically integrated supply chain, Veho gives brands and their customers unprecedented control over their deliveries and removes the pain from the ecommerce post-purchase experience. We make delivery the ‘extension of the brand’ and leverage it to create deeper loyalty and trust between brands and their customers, driving customer retention and lifetime value. Our rapidly growing client list includes leading consumer brands like Hello Fresh, Zara, Macy’s, Sephora, and more.
To truly build an iconic company, we strongly believe that our people and values must be aligned with our mission. As such, we take pride in our championship team, merit-based culture. We seek team players who want to compete, win, make an impact and build a legacy, and we reward performance and impact players with generous equity and incredible career growth opportunities.
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 in 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)
Veho is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. No matter the location, or the role, every Veho teammate shares one galvanizing mission: driving commerce forward with a customer-centric delivery and returns experience that’s built for the modern era. We are deeply value-driven (Team Up, Drive Impact, Take Ownership, Solve Bigger, Obsess Over Experience, Make Today Count) and care tremendously about investing in our high-performers.
Join us in building the future of ecommerce logistics and in doing the work of our lifetime!
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Compensation Range: $165K - $185K
