Transportation Manager Operations

Transportation Manager Own the carrier strategy and expand outbound shipping efficiency across multiple distribution centers

Location:

New York

Compensation: $85,000 - 95,000 USD / year

Job Tags:
Operations

Bombas is a comfort focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. How do you donate a lot of socks?

You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas has continued to innovate within its mission and product, introducing new socks, as well as underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, all while continuing to make a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.

The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we're inspired by that. We know it's the collective efforts of our team that keeps the Hive alive and strong - a team that is diverse and inclusive. Different perspectives strengthen our ability to make the most comfortable versions of the products people wear closest to their bodies every day and to serve the communities where we all work and live.

We are committed to continuously building a Hive where all are welcomed, seen, and heard regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran status race, religion and sexual orientation. As a team, we will strive to create room for different experiences and empower all voices.

Based on the specific needs and job requirements, this role will be working out of our Bombas HQ in New York City.

We are looking for a highly analytical, organized, and solutions-oriented team player to join our Operations team as our Transportation Manager, reporting to our Senior Manager, Transportation Operations. The ideal candidate has 2-4+ years of experience with eCommerce outbound shipping, and familiarity with parcel carriers and services that are available to contract. This is an opportunity to take ownership of strategic logistics functions across our growing, multi-node distribution network and elevate how we move product to customers, retailers, and community partners.

• Owning relationships with parcel carriers, 3PL transportation teams, and various post-purchase logistics vendors. Ensuring smooth operations peak and off-peak.
• Forecasting and actualizing outbound shipping expenses, with diagnosis and resolution of discrepancies.
• Performing ad-hoc analyses to optimize for speed versus cost, or to evaluate promotional shipping opportunities.
• Monitoring CPUs, volumes, and shipping performance against service SLAs and contracts.
• Leading parcel carrier RFPs, analyzing offerings that complement existing services.
• Managing invoice audits processes / tools, including reconciliation and issue resolution.
• Implementing and maintaining rate shopping tools and rule sets.
• Leading RFPs for new vendors, e.g. services for LTL/FTL trucking, parcel auditing, and returns shipping.
• Enabling shipping to international donation/PR partners, including systems and compliance.
• Overseeing shipments to retail stores and procurement of outbound packaging.
• Supporting launch of new DC nodes related to outbound shipping readiness.
• Managing Transportation Associate.

• Clear communicator and reliable cross-functional partner
• Takes initiative, thinks critically, and owns outcomes
• Comfortable handling ambiguity and solving logistical puzzles
• Naturally curious, detail-oriented, and data-driven
• A team player who is willing and happy to help
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Belief in our mission and understanding of the importance of giving back
• Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up
• Comfortable staying focused while working in any type of environment

• We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.
• We offer competitive compensation, employer paid health, medical and dental benefits, 401k with match, paid parental leave, snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.
• We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.
• We value fun. This is why we host office lunches, offsite team outings and company retreats.
• We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.
• We believe success comes from the collective effort of all, which is why all full-time employees receive equity in the business.
• We understand the value of health, relaxation, spending time with friends and family, and…