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
Travel Requirements: 20% of the time
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 automotive logistics experience is highly preferred
Strategic program management experience, ideally in a hyper-growth environment
SAP system experience
Driver (DOT) compliance
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to
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A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
