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Transportation Operations Manager

Transportation Operations Manager

SyndicatebleuOrange County, California, US
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We're seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to lead fulfillment and last-mile delivery across a fast-growing national e-commerce network. This hands-on, results-driven role blends strategic thinking with operational execution, overseeing the full transportation ecosystem, from middle-mile logistics and carrier strategy to last-mile optimization and technology enablement.

You'll drive meaningful progress in our fulfillment and delivery network by identifying and onboarding the right carriers, negotiating contracts and rates, optimizing performance, and holding partners accountable to strict SLAs. The ideal candidate has deep experience in parcel-based logistics, managing high-volume shipments of custom products packed in polybags and boxes, coming from an e-commerce or quick commerce environment where delivery times of two days or less are standard.

  • ? Type : long-term temp / contract, potential for full-time conversion
  • ? Location : Remote; with travel to Orange County, CA as needed

What You'll Do

  • Own Transportation Operations : Lead inbound (middle-mile) and outbound (last-mile) transportation across a multi-site e-commerce network.
  • Drive Carrier Strategy : Identify, evaluate, and onboard best-fit parcel and on-demand delivery partners; negotiate contracts and rates to optimize cost, speed, and reliability.
  • Hold Partners Accountable : Manage carrier scorecards and enforce SLA compliance to ensure a best-in-class customer delivery experience.
  • Analyze & Optimize : Perform hands-on data analysis to uncover insights, track KPIs, and implement measurable process improvements.
  • Build for Scale : Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Finance to develop tools, dashboards, and systems that improve visibility, tracking, and forecasting.
  • Innovate Constantly : Pilot new delivery methods, adopt emerging technologies, and refine processes that reduce time-in-transit and elevate operational efficiency.

    • Qualifications

  • 5+ years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management within e-commerce or high-volume fulfillment
  • Proven experience managing parcel-based logistics networks (UPS, FedEx, DHL, OnTrac / Lasership, Roadie, Uber, etc.)
  • Strong negotiation skills with a track record of building and managing carrier partnerships and contracts
  • Highly analytical; able to dig into raw data, build models, and draw actionable insights independently
  • Proficiency with TMS, WMS , or related logistics systems; familiarity with data visualization and API integrations a plus
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

    • Please submit your resume for consideration.

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