Transportation Manager

| Greater NYC Area
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Looking for a job to get you out of bed?

We’re looking to hire an experienced Transportation Manager to help build and develop our North American transportation strategy. In this role you will interface with internal logistics, demand planning, and supply chain teams as well as external transportation providers, 3PLs, dropshipping suppliers, and customs brokers. The main tasks will be management, control and direction for transportation across all channels, and working to continuously improve the functionality and level of service that transportation operations provide to our customers, resulting in a cost-effective execution and joyful customer delivery experience.

Casper (casper.com) was created to re-imagine sleep from the ground up, beginning with its obsessively engineered, outrageously comfortable mattress. All of Casper’s sleep products — including its pillow, bedding, and furniture — are developed in-house by the company’s award-winning R&D team in San Francisco. Casper was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the World and its eponymous mattress was crowned one of TIME Magazine's Best Inventions.

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so that we represent all those who dream big equally. 

When you’re not catching zzz’s, this is what you’ll do

  • Build and execute transportation strategy for global logistics including inbound and outbound freight, and last-mile delivery (parcel and white glove)
  • Expand North American logistics network to accommodate sustained growth of e-commerce business and support rapidly growing retail and wholesale channels
  • Deploy and enhance Casper’s Transportation Management System (TMS)
  • Negotiate rate agreements with domestic and international freight brokers and carriers to reduce transportation expense
  • Maintain and develop KPI and SLA with service providers though daily management and quarterly reviews
  • Enhance last-mile delivery service offerings to improve customer experience
  • Responsible for international shipping and customs related issues
  • Oversee reverse logistics vendors and manage continuous improvement
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures / Shipping Manuals
  • Provide timely and accurate analysis including root cause and recommended corrective action.
  • Proactively seek out opportunities for system enhancements or process improvements, and be an agent for positive change.

Our dream candidate has...

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration specializing in logistics / supply chain management, or equivalent business experience required 
  • 3+ years experience in e-commerce logistics or supply chain environment
  • A solid understanding of transportation related best practices
  • Strong systems skills, including experience with integrated software applications (ERP, TMS)
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to turn on and off the technical jargon
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet department and company targets
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs of the business
  • Familiarity and point person for knowledge on Logistics-related vendor portals, terminology
  • Proficiency with business data analysis using Excel and similar spreadsheet tools - managing, analyzing, and modifying data sets of varying sizes, synthesizing findings and presenting recommendations

The syrup on your waffles

  • Participation in our HQ bonus program for some splurging and equity so that you’re part of the Casper family.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance to help you with those coughs or cavities 
  • Wellness programs like cash incentives for tracking sleep and fitness, credits for your favorite studios and in-office activities
  • Unlimited vacation policy.  If you need time off just take it; we trust you!
  • A full gifted bed set when you join and product discounts for friends and family!

 

If you dream about this stuff this job is probably right for you.  We look forward to learning more about you!

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3 World Trade, New York, NY 10007

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