Director, Transportation

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 Vehos 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 Youll Do:

• Own Vehos 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 Youll 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
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field (Masters a plus)

Compensation: $165,000 - $185,000 annually

The 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.