Senior Outbound Transportation Manager at Zoox

As our Outbound (OB) Transportation Manager, you will oversee all OB movement of materials and vehicles within our warehouse and service center locations.  You will be responsible for developing an OB transportation strategy that is aligned with our milestones.  The key functions include planning, execution, hiring, establishing KPIs, and managing the day-to-day operations of internal drivers and 3PL suppliers.  You will create processes to effectively manage OB transportation within our warehouse and service center network.Additionally, you will implement standardized work that will allow us to operate within DOT regulations, both on the driver side and fleet side.  You will assist us in getting ready for our commercial launch. 



In this role, you will

Develop a strategy to ensure our vehicles are delivered on time to our internal customers at the most efficient cost in a high-growth environment.

Establish the process to operate and maintain our fleet in optimum condition. (Equipment maintenance) 

Develop and implement the safety guidelines to ensure team safety

Ensure assets always meet all legal requirements for permitting and licensing  (DOT and state regulations). Develop and monitor KPIs to ensure continuous improvement in cost, service, and quality

Manage day-to-day operations of outbound vehicle transportation, including dispatch to a team of internal drivers and 3PL suppliers

Support in the monitoring and management of budget forecast and performance against forecast; develop and implement corrective actions when performance is not in line with the budget

Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Logistics is providing high-quality service. Including but not limited to, Zoox Logistics, Engineering, and Service Operations

Qualifications

BA/BS Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience within transportation logistics

At least 3 years of experience managing drivers in a transportation environment

5+ years of automotive logistics experience 

Transportation Management Systems experience

Fleet Management Compliance experience

Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead and commute to different warehouse locations – must be flexible

Strong work ethic; able to independently own and drive projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with using Samsara is preferred but not required

Outbound autotmovei logistics experience highly preferred

Strategic program management experience, ideally in a hyper-growth environment

SAP system experience

Driver (DOT) compliance

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