Remote Transportation Leader: Parcel Strategy & Fleet Ops

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

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