Transportation Planner-Router Job at AxleHire, Inc.
AxleHire is a fast-growing innovating app-based company that provides industry-leading last-mile logistics solutions for Same-Day, Next-Day, and Freight delivery. We offer fast, convenient, and reliable same-day and next-day delivery through our platform which drives greater efficiencies by using lead time to consolidate volume and create denser routes. Our Mission is to build a technology and operating model that creates the best possible consumer, driver, and client experience. Our Vision is to disrupt and replace existing logistics providers and carriers with the use of technology.
General Job Description Summary:
Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, this position is responsible for planning final mile routing operations in markets in order to achieve 98%+ on-time delivery (OTD) across all service levels (Next Day, Same Day & FC-to-door). This position primarily collaborates with each markets Operations Manager, Operations Supervisor, Driver Partners (DP) and Delivery Service Providers (DSP).
Primary Responsibilities:
** The candidate will need to live in one of these markets - LA, NY, Newark, Philly, Atlanta or Dallas
- KPI. Achieve the following two KPIs
- OTD. 98%+ OTD in NY, NJ, Phildelphia, GA and Dallas markets by ensuring we have an effective deployment strategy
- Cost. Overall responsibility for achieving transportation cost per box targets and optimization in NY, NJ, Phildelphia, Georgia and Dallas markets as prescribed by leadership & finance
- Build market routing strategy e.g. routing parameters, hub strategy, large v small vehicles & volume allocation guidelines in order for routing team to execute
- Use client forecasts and launch schedules to determine driver capacity requirements 1-2 months in advance in order to ensure we have the correct supply (DP & DSP) on the day
- Select and manage all DSP vendors in NY, NJ, Phildelphia, Georgia and Dallas markets
- Manage relationships with the market driver pool. Assist in new driver recruitment and on-boarding to maximize driver engagement and retention
- Coach and mentor driver partners and delivery service providers to enable achievement of OTD, final mile cost, and customer satisfaction metrics
- Performs other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least three years’ related experience in the local market required (transportation, last mile delivery and dispatch)
- Excellent knowledge of local market geography, transportation arteries and traffic patterns
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to develop relationships with and influence independent contractors outside of the context of a direct reporting relationship
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive work environment
- Proficient with Google Drive, Slack and related operations software
Support expectations:
On-site presence is expected 3-4 days a week dictated by the volume of the market & DSP support requirements. For SFO specifically, on-site presence is expected Sundays Mondays and Tuesdays. Overnight accounts may require late evening presence at the warehouse when staffing is short. Store to Door clients will require monthly visits to ensure that pick up protocols and procedures are being followed.
- Overall flexibility required as and when significant obstacles surface that will impact your primary KPIs in NY, NJ, Phildelphia, Georgia and Dallas
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements below are representative of what is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
- Stand, walk, sit at a desk, work on a computer, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Move or lift up to 60 pounds on a daily basis
Travel:
This position will require approximately 20% domestic travel
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Self-determined schedule
- Weekend availability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: Remote
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