Remote Senior Principal, Transportation Optimization

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness

Retirement savings plan with company

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Principal, Transportation Optimization to lead enterprise transportation strategy within a major Manufacturing & Automotive context. Remote work is available for US-based candidates, with a compensation range of $170,000 to $220,000 per year.

The role focuses on network design, service levels, capacity planning, and cost performance, partnering with stakeholders to improve flows, governance, and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in transportation optimization and transformation initiatives.
• Experience with control tower, 4PL, MSP, and transportation technology solutions.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise transportation optimization strategies.
• Lead transportation network design and optimization initiatives.
• Evaluate mode strategy and transportation flows for service and capacity.
• Identify opportunities to enhance transportation cost and service performance.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in transportation.
• Establish governance structures and performance expectations for service providers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Control Tower

4PL solutions

MSP solutions

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Principal, Transportation Optimization to lead enterprise transportation strategy within a major Manufacturing & Automotive context. Remote work is available for US-based candidates, with a compensation range of $170,000 to $220,000 per year.

The role focuses on network design, service levels, capacity planning, and cost performance, partnering with stakeholders to improve flows, governance, and measurable impact.