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Head of Transportation

1 hour, 23 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Lead
Operations Manager
Project and Program Management
Python SQL
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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
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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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