Regional Vice President, Ground Operations

Veho; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Veho is hiring a Regional VP of Ground Operations in the United States to oversee the end-to-end ground operations network, including warehousing, sortation, and last-mile delivery. You’ll drive strategic direction, optimize performance, and lead a growing operations team across multiple sites.

You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to implement advanced logistics technologies, manage budgets, and deliver cost efficiency while maintaining high service levels in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related analytical field; MBA or Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in ground operations, warehousing, logistics, or last-mile delivery.
• Proven track record of scaling operations in high-growth or startup environments.
• Experience implementing WMS, TMS, automation, and data analytics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term strategic vision and tactical plan for Veho's ground operations network.
• Provide hands-on leadership across warehousing, sortation, logistics, and last-mile delivery.
• Lead capacity planning, network expansion, and infrastructure development.
• Drive cost optimization, safety culture, and quality of service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy AI/automation solutions.
• Establish KPIs and financial metrics with executive-level reporting.
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team.
• Manage budgets and ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Travel 50%+ as required.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/Engineering

MBA or Master’s preferred

Tools

WMS

TMS

Automation

Data analytics platforms

Job description

About Veho

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 HelloFresh, 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 highly experienced, strategic, and results-oriented leader to serve as the Regional VP of Ground Operations. In this pivotal role, you will have comprehensive oversight of Veho's ground operations network, driving strategic direction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our warehouse and logistics infrastructure. You will be responsible for both the tactical performance and long-term strategic evolution of our operations and 3PL partners, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to leverage technology and optimize performance. This role is critical to enabling Veho's strategic growth, enhancing service quality, and achieving key cost objectives within a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute the long-term strategic vision and tactical operational plan for Veho's ground operations network, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and enabling rapid scalability as the business expands.
• Provide hands-on leadership and oversight of all facets of ground operations, including warehousing, sortation, logistics, and last-mile delivery processes, focusing on safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Drive strategic initiatives for network evaluation and expansion, capacity planning, and infrastructure development adeptly managing within ambiguity and developing scalable processes to support hyper-growth.
• Champion a culture of high performance, accountability, ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation, utilizing data and operational methodologies to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, cost reduction, and enhanced performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and implement advanced technology, AI, and automation solutions that optimize operational processes.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to evaluate operational performance, identify trends, and provide insightful reporting with executive-level communication acumen.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, including managing leaders of leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Ensure robust risk management practices are in place, overseeing a strong safety culture, security protocols, regulatory compliance, and environmental standards.
• Manage operational budgets effectively, driving cost optimization initiatives while maintaining high levels of service quality and operational reliability.
• This role requires 50%+ travel.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related analytical field; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in ground operations, warehousing, logistics, or last-mile delivery, with a proven track record of scaling operations in a high-growth or start-up environment.
• Success in developing and executing strategic operational initiatives that resulted in significant improvements in efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service levels.
• Deep expertise in logistics and supply chain management principles, with specific in-depth knowledge of last-mile delivery operations and network optimization.
• Experience leveraging and implementing advanced logistics technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), automation, and data analytics platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a strong ability to utilize data and insights to inform strategy and drive action, particularly in ambiguous situations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build relationships at all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive and lead effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) or machine learning concepts to optimize logistics and warehouse operations.
• Proximity or ability to relocate within driving distance to key Veho markets to facilitate frequent site visits and hands-on leadership.

Compensation

$200,000 - $210,000 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 401k and unlimited PTO for exempt level roles.

We live by our leadership principles. We're looking for team members who are: obsessed over the customer, first-principles thinkers, builders at heart, intrinsically driven to win, and owners biased toward action.

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Compensation Range: $185K - $220K