Full-Time

Manager – Transportation Systems

Posted on 8/26/2024

ShipBob

ShipBob

1,001-5,000 employees

Global logistics and order fulfillment services

Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$84.8k - $141.4kAnnually

+ Performance Bonus

Mid

Remote in USA

Remote in multiple states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, KS, KY, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.

Category
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Python
Management
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Management.
  • 3+ years in Information Systems / Business Analyst / Analytics roles in a logistics or transportation organization
  • Strong data management and modelling skills (Excel, SQL, Python)
  • Direct experience with transportation technology and volume planning
  • 3+ years of experience working with various cross functional teams locally and globally.
  • Project management experience in the development, implementation, and management of various size projects.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver ShipBob’s transit time, cost, and quality goals through a robust and dynamic configuration strategy.
  • Create clear standard operating procedures that will limit volume to under-performing carriers, maintain volume share targets tied to financial incentives, and protect against customer or merchant-facing issues such as label failures or stuck orders.
  • Partner closely with Forecasting and Network Strategy to create aligned volume plans that meet our cost and quality goals.
  • Support carrier and middle mile lane launches through the development and publication of robust, cross functional plans.
  • Develop and maintain a “single source of truth” for key configuration inputs including transit times, critical pull times, operating clocks, and capacity configurations.
  • Own reporting tied to carrier volume share actuals versus plan, reasons for lost attainment by optimal carriers, and volume caps for under-performing carriers by ZIP5.
  • Partner with Product and Technology teams to improve order allocation and carrier assignment as well as create new decision dimensions/criteria that improve customer experience or reduce cost.
  • Other duties/responsibilities as necessary.

ShipBob provides logistics and order fulfillment services for e-commerce businesses, catering to both small and large clients. The company uses a warehouse management system (WMS) to manage inventory and streamline the order process. Clients send their products to ShipBob's fulfillment centers located in various countries, including the US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia. When an order is placed, ShipBob picks, packs, and ships the product from the nearest center, ensuring fast delivery, with over 95% of orders shipped within two days in the US. Additionally, ShipBob offers services like EDI-automated workflows and retailer-compliant packing slips to help businesses manage wholesale orders. The company differentiates itself through its tech-enabled approach and focus on efficient shipping solutions. Its goal is to simplify logistics for e-commerce businesses, allowing them to focus on growth while ShipBob handles the fulfillment process.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$325.4M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for DTC brands expanding internationally benefits ShipBob's global logistics network.
  • The rise of AI-driven inventory management enhances ShipBob's operational efficiency.
  • Increased popularity of subscription box services aligns with ShipBob's fulfillment capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new entrants like Deliverr could pressure ShipBob's market share.
  • Dependency on Allcargo Logistics for freight services may disrupt ShipBob's operations.
  • Potential IPO in 2024 could shift focus from operations to financial reporting.

What makes ShipBob unique

  • ShipBob offers 1-2 day delivery with a vast network of fulfillment centers.
  • Its software integrates with major e-commerce platforms like Shopify and Amazon.
  • ShipBob provides EDI-automated workflows for seamless wholesale and retail order fulfillment.

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Benefits

Flexible time off

Remote HQ

401K match

Quarterly wellness days

Meeting-less Fridays

Parental leave

Happy hours, snacks, & club

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Pet insurance

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