Senior Director Of Forecasting & Load Planning

OnTrac is hiring a Senior Director of Forecasting & Load Planning!

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Location: Remote - This position may be performed remotely in states where the company is authorized to employ individuals.Compensation: The expected starting base pay range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000, with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate's tenure in the position of $200,000 - $300,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, or other incentive compensation in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan of up to a 30% Bonus Target.Employment Logistics:The Senior Director of Forecasting & Load Planning leads the teams responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the company's short- and long-range volume forecasting and load-planning models. This role establishes the forecasting strategy, operating cadence, governance, and performance standards required to translate commercial demand signals into actionable operating plans. The Senior Director partners closely with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Network Planning, and Technology to align assumptions, evaluate scenarios, communicate risks and opportunities, and ensure the network is prepared to deliver against service, capacity, labor, and cost objectives.

Unpacking the Benefits:

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and short- and long-term disability coverage401(k) retirement savings plan with company matchFlex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hoursTwo (2) floating holidays per yearPaid sick leave * Six (6) paid company holidaysTwo (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leaveAdditional wellness and employee assistance programs

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

The Must-Haves:

15+ years of relevant experience, including experience leading divisions, with a Bachelor's degree or equivalentDemonstrated experience leading enterprise forecasting, demand planning, volume planning, capacity planning, or load-planning functions within a complex transportation, logistics, retail, or supply-chain environment.Comprehensive understanding of the business and market context, enterprise strategy dynamics, and competitive landscapeAdvanced financial fluency in capital allocation, governance, and compliance at an enterprise scaleExperience managing teams that develop, maintain, and improve statistical, time-series, machine-learning, or scenario-based forecasting models.High technical acumen and experience improving forecasting models and experience improving forecasting technology, automation, reporting, and data quality in partnership with Analytics and Technology teams.Up to 25% TravelIt is the responsibility of every position to understand and adhere to the security guidelines outlined in OnTrac's Acceptable Use policy and to conduct their activities accordingly.

Your Mission in Motion:A summary of key responsibilities for the role is outlined below. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business objectives.

Delivery network vision & strategy: Develop and execute the strategic vision for delivery network planning to ensure capacity, coverage, service performance, and cost efficiency across the network.Forecasting strategy and model ownership: Lead the teams responsible for the design, development, maintenance, governance, and continuous improvement of short- and long-range forecasting models. Ensure forecasts are scalable, transparent, and aligned with evolving business and network requirements.Short- and long-range planning: Own forecasting across multiple planning horizons, including near-term operating forecasts, seasonal and peak planning, annual operating planning, and multi-year strategic planning.Cross-functional forecast alignment: Establish a disciplined cross-functional forecasting process with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Network Planning, and Technology. Reconcile customer expectations, historical trends, sales inputs, operational constraints, and strategic initiatives into a common enterprise forecast.Forecast accuracy and performance management: Define and monitor forecast accuracy, bias, volatility, and other appropriate performance measures by customer, geography, facility, service level, and planning horizon. Lead root-cause reviews and corrective actions when forecasts materially deviate from actual volume.Scenario modeling and risk management: Develop baseline, upside, downside, and event-driven scenarios to quantify potential impacts on volume, capacity, labor, transportation, service, and cost. Clearly communicate forecast risks, assumptions, confidence levels, and decision points to senior leadership.Translation of forecasts into operating plans: Ensure forecasts are converted into actionable load, capacity, labor, equipment, facility, and transportation plans. Partner with Operations to identify constraints and readiness gaps before they affect service or cost.Forecasting technology and data: Partner with Technology and Analytics teams to strengthen forecasting tools, data quality, automation, model monitoring, and reporting. Prioritize enhancements that improve accuracy, speed, transparency, and usability.Budget & resource stewardship: Oversee the departmental budget and allocate resources effectively and responsibly.Organizational leadership & talent development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing forecasting and load-planning organization. Build technical, analytical, business-partnership, and leadership capabilities while establishing clear roles, accountability, succession plans, and performance expectations.

Paving your way to your success:

You drive enterprise resilience by anticipating disruptions and developing adaptive responses that protect service and network performance.You communicate and influence effectively across the enterprise and the broader industry.You evaluate fundamental business issues by analyzing intangible variables, complex interdependencies, and their broader implications.You develop strategic solutions and direction that influence cross-functional operations.You anticipate emerging trends and market dynamics to shape long-term strategy and competitive positioning.

Posting Timeline:

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for at least 15 days from the date of posting

Disclosures:

• Washington state employees are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.

The salary range above represents the national range for this position. The salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at OnTrac, and the actual base salary offered may vary depending on several factors including, but not limited to: Geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, job-related skills and competencies, market alignment, and financial considerations.

Compensation decisions are made based on the specific circumstances of each hire to ensure fair and competitive pay.

ADA Statement:

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other employment benefits, please contact Human Resources.

If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply!

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerLasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, "OnTrac" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply.