Regional Vice President, Ground Operations

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute the long-term strategic vision and tactical operational plan for Veho's ground operations network, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and enabling rapid scalability as the business expands.
• Provide hands-on leadership and oversight of all facets of ground operations, including warehousing, sortation, logistics, and last-mile delivery processes, focusing on safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Drive strategic initiatives for network evaluation and expansion, capacity planning, and infrastructure development adeptly managing within ambiguity and developing scalable processes to support hyper-growth.
• Champion a culture of high performance, accountability, ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation, utilizing data and operational methodologies to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, cost reduction, and enhanced performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and implement advanced technology, AI, and automation solutions that optimize operational processes.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to evaluate operational performance, identify trends, and provide insightful reporting with executive-level communication acumen.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, including managing leaders of leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Ensure robust risk management practices are in place, overseeing a strong safety culture, security protocols, regulatory compliance, and environmental standards.
• Manage operational budgets effectively, driving cost optimization initiatives while maintaining high levels of service quality and operational reliability.
• This role requires 50%+ travel.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related analytical field; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in ground operations, warehousing, logistics, or last-mile delivery, with a proven track record of scaling operations in a high-growth or start-up environment.
• Success in developing and executing strategic operational initiatives that resulted in significant improvements in efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service levels.
• Deep expertise in logistics and supply chain management principles, with specific in-depth knowledge of last-mile delivery operations and network optimization.
• Experience leveraging and implementing advanced logistics technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), automation, and data analytics platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a strong ability to utilize data and insights to inform strategy and drive action, particularly in ambiguous situations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build relationships at all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive and lead effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) or machine learning concepts to optimize logistics and warehouse operations.
• Proximity or ability to relocate within driving distance to key Veho markets to facilitate frequent site visits and hands-on leadership.

Compensation

$200,000 - $210,000 annually. Competitive equity package, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, and unlimited PTO.