Logistics Manager - Last Mile

Logistics Manager - Last Mile

Clifton, NJ, US

As a Logistics Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the efficient, safe and effective operations of a delivery site. You will be responsible for coordinating, managing, and optimizing the processes related to routing, loading, and dispatching drivers to ensure timely and accurate on time delivery to our customers. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining high standards of operational excellence, team performance, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities: Delivery Logistics:

• Coordinate and prioritize delivery routes to optimize efficiency and minimize delivery times.
• Collaborate with transportation partners, vendors, and suppliers to manage inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Resolve delivery-related issues, such as address discrepancies, missing items, and delivery failures.
• Ensures contractor and employee records are current for proper tracking of operations, accountability, physical and safety training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure that all safety regulations, guidelines, and protocols are followed by the delivery team.
• Implement and enforce safety training and best practices for handling deliveries, especially for delicate items.

Performance Metrics:

• Manage key operating performance indicators (such as on-time delivery, overtime, loading rates, etc.)
• Manage performance to budget and meet financial goals.

Team Development:

• Management responsibilities include but are not limited to hiring, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Communication:

• Lead and inspire our dynamic workforce, fostering engagement, motivation, and collaboration while efficiently coordinating all aspects of the operations.
• Maintain effective communication channels with internal stakeholders, including the Last Mile Leadership team, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Product teams.
• Communicate changes in delivery schedules, operational updates, and other relevant information to the delivery team and other stakeholders.
• Communicates and discusses contractual changes and issues, including those related to settlement with Delivery Service Providers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Engineering preferred).
• 10+ years in logistics (fleet and last-mile operations).
• 4+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven track record of leading large teams (6–7 direct reports and 100+ indirect drivers).
• Demonstrated experience managing a blended fleet model (W2, 1099, Flex, DSP).
• Valid driver's license and flexibility to travel across the multi-state territory (NY/NJ/CT/PA).
• Strong understanding of logistics KPI tracking (cost-per-package, on-time delivery, route density).

Nice to have:

• Language: Bilingual in Spanish and English (highly preferred to lead our diverse driver workforce).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
• 401k, 4% company match
• Equity and Bonus
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Monthly Weee! Points credits

Compensation Range:

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $93,000 - $109,000
• This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.