Transportation Optimization Manager (Linehaul Cost & Network) - SPX
Transportation Optimization Manager (Linehaul Cost & Network) - SPX
Shopee6-8 Years
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Job Description
Job Description:
- Own end-to-end linehaul cost performance by defining, tracking, and improving key metrics such as cost per order, truck utilization, empty miles, etc.
- Drive cost discipline through structured analysis (e.g., planning effectiveness, variance tracking, and identification of cost leakages across routes and vendors).
- Build and maintain centralized dashboards that provide clear visibility on cost, routing efficiency, and vendor performance, ensuring a single source of truth.
- Standardize reporting frameworks and enable regular performance reviews with actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
- Analyze and optimize network design, routing logic, and transport planning to improve efficiency while balancing cost and SLA requirements.
- Improve asset utilization through better truck type allocation, co-loading strategies, and route consolidation opportunities.
- Evaluate vendor performance across cost, reliability, and capacity, and optimize vendor allocation to improve overall network efficiency.
- Develop and implement capacity planning and cap management frameworks to ensure predictable and cost-efficient operations.
- Identify and lead strategic cost optimization initiatives, build clear business cases, and drive end-to-end implementation with measurable impact.
- Research and apply industry best practices in network design, load optimization, and transportation cost management.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., with Operations, Finance, Procurement, etc.) to align data insights with execution and influence key decisions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in logistics, supply chain and other business major preferred
- More than 6 years of holding the same position in logistics or transport industry
- Possess advanced Excel skills, with experience in SQL or BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred. Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and decisions
- Have experience working with 3PLs or trucking vendors, with exposure to high-volume or e-commerce logistics environments as a plus
- Be able to manage tasks and follow strict deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication in both Vietnamese and English
- Exhibit strong ownership, structured thinking, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
- Demonstrate effective stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights
