VP, Transportation

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a VP, Transportation based in the United States. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and optimize a complex, multi-modal transportation network supporting high-volume ecommerce fulfillment. You’ll own transportation strategy across small parcel, LTL, FTL, air, and ocean, with a direct mandate to reduce costs, improve delivery speed, and elevate customer experience. You’ll combine network design, carrier strategy, commercial negotiation, analytics, and technology to build a more efficient transportation operation. The role also connects transportation economics with product development and customer-facing service offerings. You’ll lead a high-performing team while partnering closely with Product, Revenue, and Operations. This is an environment built for strategic thinkers who can move seamlessly from long-term network strategy to detailed operational and financial analysis. Define and execute a multi-year transportation strategy, translating strategic priorities into actionable quarterly plans and measurable outcomes. Design and continuously optimize the carrier network based on changing shipment volumes, lanes, pricing, service levels, and customer requirements. Own transportation economics across small parcel, LTL, FTL, air, and ocean, with a focus on reducing cost while improving delivery performance. Build, develop, and retain a high-performing transportation organization, establishing clear priorities, accountability, and opportunities for professional growth. Lead strategic and commercial initiatives across Product, Revenue, and Operations to improve supply chain efficiency and the overall cost structure. Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with national and regional parcel carriers as well as LTL, ocean, and air freight providers. Own strategic carrier relationships and serve as the senior escalation point for vendor performance, commercial, and operational issues. Partner with Product teams to guide the development and optimization of virtual carrier network capabilities, including rate shopping, carrier selection, auditing, and rate reconciliation. Analyze carrier invoices, surcharges, accessorials, and performance data to identify savings opportunities and improve vendor strategy. Develop business cases and analyses that uncover opportunities to improve transportation processes, vendor performance, and operating economics. Implement transportation optimization strategies such as zone skipping, pre-sorting, postal sharing, drop-off rates, regional sorting center delivery, and direct delivery unit strategies. Partner with Revenue and Operations teams to develop optimized delivery services and pricing approaches that strengthen customer value and commercial growth. Monitor transportation market developments, carrier capabilities, pricing trends, and emerging opportunities to continuously improve the network. Requirements: At least 3 years of experience in a comparable senior transportation leadership position and at least 5 years of experience in a relevant high-volume logistics, transportation, fulfillment, or 3PL environment. Proven experience leading transportation strategy across high-volume small parcel shipping and multiple carrier relationships. Deep understanding of parcel carrier pricing, invoicing, surcharges, accessorial fees, and performance management. Experience working with regional and national carriers and leveraging multiple transportation modes to optimize rates and service levels. Demonstrated experience with LTL, FTL, air, and ocean transportation, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs across modes. Strong knowledge of transportation optimization strategies, including zone skipping, postal sharing programs, pre-sorting, regional sortation, and related cost-reduction techniques. Proven track record of negotiating complex carrier contracts and securing co