Head of Transportation

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

9 paid company holidays

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Head of Transportation for a leading client in the Retail & Consumer Goods space. This position oversees the transportation function across a complex, multi-modal network, ensuring products move efficiently and cost-effectively.

The ideal candidate will direct strategies related to parcel, fleet performance, and operational execution while collaborating with Product and Engineering. With a focus on compliance and KPI attainment, the role requires extensive experience in

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation or supply chain operations.
• 2-3 years of experience in management consulting or analytical roles preferred.
• Strong expertise in transportation contract negotiation.
• Experience with international transportation and trade compliance.
• Proven ability to manage operational details while understanding strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Direct and optimize a multi-modal transportation network.
• Own the parcel strategy across multiple carriers.
• Oversee fleet operations and manage a team of 50+ personnel.
• Ensure compliance with global shipping regulations and trade requirements.
• Account for meeting critical transportation KPIs.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams on technology integration.
• Serve as a strategic partner to business units across the organization.

Skills

Transportation contract negotiation

Quantitative analysis

Complex project management

Analytical roles

Spreadsheet tools

Presentation tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Head of Transportation to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space.

This leader will own the transportation function across a complex, multi-modal network and help ensure products move efficiently, compliantly, and cost-effectively through the supply chain. The role will partner closely with Product and Engineering to support technology integration while also serving as a strategic advisor to business leaders. In addition, this person will drive parcel strategy, fleet performance, and operational execution in support of key service and KPI targets.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $160,000 – $190,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Direct and optimize a multi-modal transportation network
• Own the parcel strategy across multiple carriers
• Oversee fleet operations and manage a team of 50+ personnel
• Ensure compliance with global shipping regulations and trade requirements
• Account for meeting critical transportation KPIs
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams on technology integration
• Serve as a strategic partner to business units across the organization

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation or supply chain operations
• 2-3 years of experience in management consulting or analytical roles preferred
• Strong expertise in transportation contract negotiation
• Experience with international transportation and trade compliance
• Proven ability to manage operational details while understanding strategic goals
• Skilled in quantitative analysis and complex project management
• Proficient in spreadsheet and presentation tools

Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 9 paid company holidays
• Flexible time off with manager approval

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.