California, US-United States
Posted 1 week ago
| About The Company This logistics company specializes in fast, reliable delivery solutions across North America, with a focus on same-day and after-hours shipping. Offering services like freight transport, temperature-controlled delivery, and warehousing, it caters to businesses with time-sensitive and specialized shipping needs. With real-time tracking, 24/7 support, and a customer-first approach, the company is built to move critical goods with speed and precision. Requirements – Design and optimize the nationwide linehaul (middle-mile) network to facilitate efficient package transfers between company-operated warehouses and distribution centers. – Build the linehaul network from the ground up, establishing scalable infrastructure, routing logic, and operational standards to support rapid business growth. – Own the routing strategy, truck utilization, and third-party coordination to ensure timely parcel movement that aligns with last-mile delivery timelines. – Maintain rigorous control over transportation costs by continuously optimizing service-level performance and budget efficiency. – Manage the use of both dedicated truck couriers and freight carriers, selecting the most reliable and cost-effective solution for each lane. – Develop flexible routing and scheduling strategies based on shipment volume, market dynamics, and service commitments. – Monitor operational metrics across all transportation lanes, proactively identifying and resolving network bottlenecks or performance issues. – Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with regional and national trucking providers to ensure long-term reliability and capacity access. – Stay highly informed on U.S. trucking market trends, including price fluctuations, capacity constraints, seasonal surges, and regional rate differences. – Collaborate closely with last-mile operations, warehouse leadership, and procurement to ensure linehaul planning supports end-to-end service excellence. – Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of transportation planners and dispatch coordinators. Qualification – Bilingual Mandarin and English – 5+ years of experience in transportation network planning, logistics, or supply chain operations, including 3+ years in a leadership role. – Strong knowledge of the U.S. trucking and freight carrier markets, including pricing, availability, and service reliability. – Proven track record in building efficient, scalable middle-mile routing networks. – Deep understanding of time-sensitive operations in a last-mile delivery environment. – Experience working with or hiring from top logistics companies (e.g., FedEx, UPS, Amazon, XPO, JB Hunt, etc.) is preferred. – Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and execution skills. – Proficient in transportation management systems (TMS), route optimization tools, and cost modeling. |
Job Features
| Job Category | Distribution and Logistics |
| Seniority | Director / Senior Director |
| Base Salary | $100,000 - $170,000 |
