Head of Transportation

1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
DoorDash

DoorDash

DoorDash empowers small business owners by providing an affordable and convenient platform for local delivery services, primarily focusing on restaurant food delivery.

Air Freight & Logistics
10K-50K
Founded 2012

Description

  • Own transportation network performance across first-mile and middle-mile operations, balancing cost, speed, and service-level targets.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Analytics, Finance, and Fulfillment Operations to deploy transportation technologies and shape roadmap decisions.
  • Translate operational needs into product requirements that improve efficiency and visibility.
  • Lead network strategy to identify capacity constraints, unlock efficiencies, and implement new lanes, consolidation strategies, or regional nodes.
  • Use data to identify cost drivers, service bottlenecks, and redesign opportunities, then lead pilot programs and process rollouts.
  • Own carrier and mode strategy by selecting and managing carrier partners and optimizing air, ground, LTL, FTL, and parcel transportation.
  • Build forecasting and budget models to project volume growth, simulate future-state flows, and prioritize network investments.
  • Align multi-year network strategies with business goals and maximize network ROI.
  • Lead execution across teams in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in logistics, transportation, operations strategy, supply chain consulting, or a fast-paced tech environment.
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs and delivering measurable results at scale.
  • Strong systems thinking and ability to design solutions across products, transportation, and operations.
  • Data-driven, execution-oriented approach to strategy and implementation.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and build new strategies and models in uncharted territory.
  • Experience with SQL, Python, network modeling tools, or transportation systems is a strong plus.
  • Experience in high-growth startups or customer-facing roles is a plus.
  • Role may be based near a major logistics hub and requires 10–20% travel.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $170,000 to $250,000 USD.
  • Opportunities for equity grants.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 11 paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick leave.
  • Wellness benefits, including commuter benefits match and wellness expense reimbursement.
  • Disability and basic life insurance, plus a mental health program and family-forming assistance.

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