Senior Manager, Middle & Final Mile Planning

Recreational Equipment, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) is seeking a Manager of Middle Mile & Final Mile Planning & Operations to lead transportation planning and execution across the network, moving products efficiently to stores, facilities, and customers.

This role emphasizes service balance, cost control, and strong partner relationships. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in transportation/logistics with proven leadership and a track record of improving network performance through analytics and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or operations experience.
• Previous people leadership experience with direct reports.
• Experience leading Middle Mile and Final Mile transportation operations.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence partners and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and operations across REI's Middle Mile and Final Mile transportation network, ensuring efficient movement to stores, facilities, and customers.
• Oversee transportation performance with a portfolio exceeding $100M in annual spend, balancing service, cost, and operational objectives.
• Manage transportation providers and carrier relationships to deliver reliable service.
• Develop and execute transportation plans supporting store replenishment, inventory movement, and ship-to-home fulfillment.
• Utilize data and analytics to identify trends, measure performance, and drive improvements.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, providing clear insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution for disruptions and network risks.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Retail, Digital, Finance, and Technology teams to align strategies.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three transportation professionals.
• Communicate performance, updates, risks, and escalations to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners to influence outcomes.
• Champion a customer-first mindset and REI values to ensure seamless customer experiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership capabilities

Influence & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) is seeking a Manager of Middle Mile & Final Mile Planning & Operations to lead transportation planning and execution across the network, moving products efficiently to stores, facilities, and customers.

This role emphasizes service balance, cost control, and strong partner relationships. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in transportation/logistics with proven leadership and a track record of improving network performance through analytics and cross-functional