Director of Home Delivery

Thuma; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical benefits

Equity

Hybrid by design

13 company holidays

Employee discount

Cell phone stipend

Commuter reimbursement

Product credit

Job summary

Thuma is seeking a Director of Home Delivery to own and scale our outbound logistics, White Glove delivery, and carrier strategy across Parcel, Freight, and final-mile networks. This role leads a team and partners with Distribution, Fulfillment Operations, Customer Experience, Finance, Retail, and Executive Leadership to reduce cost while elevating delivery quality.

The ideal candidate combines deep logistics expertise with a customer-centric mindset, negotiating national carrier terms, building

Qualifications

• 10+ years in outbound logistics or supply chain, with big-and-bulky home furnishings delivery.
• Experience building or managing a white glove final-mile delivery network across markets.
• 4+ years of people leadership, coaching managers.
• Track record leading carrier RFPs, rate negotiations, and contract renewals.
• Experience owning annual transportation budgets with cost and quality accountability.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy, performance, and cost of outbound logistics across Parcel, Freight, and White Glove.
• Manage executive relationships with outbound carriers; lead QBRs.
• Champion the customer delivery experience at all touchpoints.
• Set delivery SOPs with Customer Experience; resolve root causes.
• Lead carrier negotiations, RFPs, and contract renewals for best cost/quality.
• Own outbound cost targets; reduce shipping costs while maintaining quality.
• Own outbound KPIs: delivery quality, damage rates, transit time, cost per order.
• Design and expand the delivery network; onboard new carriers.
• Drive middle-mile optimization via lane consolidation and routing.
• Lead transit damage reduction with Packaging, Product, and carriers.
• Leverage TMS, AI, and automation to optimize rating and routing.
• Own outbound quality and spend reporting with executive commentary.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing outbound logistics team.
• Foster ownership, cost discipline, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Outbound logistics

Carrier negotiations

Budget ownership

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

BI tools

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Tools

TMS

AI automation tools

Job description

The Thuma team is seeking a Director of Home Delivery to lead our White Glove delivery experience, outbound delivery network and carrier strategy across parcel and freight carriers. This role serves as the owner of Thuma’s outbound logistics function, responsible for managing all outbound carrier relationships, negotiating best-in-market rates and service agreements, designing and scaling our delivery network, and ensuring every delivery reflects the quality and care customers expect from Thuma.

The ideal candidate combines deep outbound logistics expertise with strong commercial instincts and a genuine passion for the customer delivery experience. They are equally comfortable negotiating a national carrier agreement, building a cost-per-order model, redesigning a middle-mile lane network, and raising the bar on what an in-home delivery should feel like. They understand that for a premium furniture brand, delivery is the final, and often most memorable, expression of the customer experience..

This leader will manage a team and will partner closely with Distribution and Delivery leadership, Fulfillment Operations, Customer Experience, Finance, Retail, and Executive Leadership to reduce cost while elevating delivery quality. Thuma’s Headquarters is based in the historic Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco.

You Will

• Own the strategy, performance, and cost of Thuma’s outbound logistics network across Parcel, Freight, and White Glove delivery.
• Manage executive-level relationships with all outbound carrier partners and lead Quarterly Business Reviews, holding partners accountable to performance standards.
• Champion the customer delivery experience to achieve oasis at all touchpoints
• Customer Experience to set delivery SOPs and resolve root causes of delivery issues.
• Lead all carrier negotiations, RFPs, and contract renewals, securing the best combination of cost, capacity, and quality in the market.
• Own outbound cost targets, reducing shipping costs as a percentage of revenue while maintaining or improving delivery quality.
• Own outbound KPIs, including delivery quality, damage rates, transit time, cost per order, SLA performance, and delivery satisfaction.
• Design and expand the delivery network: evaluate, onboard, and scale new carriers and capabilities to support growth.
• Drive middle-mile optimization through lane consolidation, multi-stop routing, and carrier mix on our highest-volume lanes.
• Lead transit damage reduction, partnering with Packaging, Product, and carriers on lasting solutions for damage-prone SKUs.
• Leverage TMS, AI, and automation tools to optimize rating, routing, reporting, and operational workflows.
• Own outbound quality and spend reporting with executive-ready commentary on trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing outbound logistics team as Thuma scales.
• Foster a culture of ownership, cost discipline, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.

This Might Describe You

• 10+ years of outbound logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience, with significant experience in big-and-bulky home furnishings delivery required.
• Direct experience building or managing a white glove, final-mile delivery network across multiple markets and providers.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience, including coaching and developing managers.
• A proven negotiator with a track record of leading carrier RFPs, rate negotiations, and contract renewals that reduced cost while improving service.
• Experience owning annual transportation budgets with clear accountability for cost and quality outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of parcel, LTL and middle-mile freight, and final-mile delivery economics, including surcharge structures, dimensional pricing, and accessorial management.
• Exceptional analytical skills; advanced in Excel and fluent in reporting and BI tools, with the ability to build models and translate data into decisions.
• Experience with AI and automation tools applied to logistics workflows is a strong plus.
• A keen eye for the customer: you understand what a great delivery experience looks like in the home and how it builds brand loyalty.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills, with experience influencing senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Direct-to-consumer, premium, or design-led brand experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel to carrier facilities, distribution centers, and delivery markets at least every other month or as needed.

Why Join Us

• 401(k): Participation in our 401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of your contributions.
• Benefits* : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions, 100% paid parental leave, and company-sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships.
• Equity : Participation in employee stock option plan.
• Flexible by Design : We operate with a high-performance mindset, paired with thoughtful flexibility - flexible hours, flexible PTO, and a hybrid approach that supports both focus and balance.
• Time to Recharge : Enjoy 13 company holidays each year to rest, reset, and celebrate what matters most.
• Employee Discount** : 40% off almost all Thuma products.
• Cell Phone Stipend : $100 per month to support work-related phone use.
• Commute Reimbursement : Up to $150 per month for commuting to our office.
• Room Upgrade : A complimentary product credit upon joining, valued at up to $3,000.

** Some exclusions may apply

* Eligibility for compensation, benefits, and perks may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the relevant plans and company guidelines.

$150,000 - $185,000 a year

Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.

Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Who We Are

Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn.

Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.