Transport director - w/m/x

Pionnier des ventes événementielles en ligne depuis 2001 et acteur incontournable du e-commerce en Europe, Veepee collabore avec plus de 7 000 marques pour proposer des produits à forte décote, disponibles sur une durée limitée. Présent dans de nombreux univers parmi lesquels la mode, la maison, le vin, le voyage, ou encore la beauté ... Veepee a réalisé en 2024 un chiffre d’affaires de 3,2 milliards d’euros TTC et compte 5 000 collaborateurs répartis dans 10 pays.


📄 JOB DESCRIPTION

o The Transport Director is a key role in the Operations Management team at Veepee.

o Responsible for the entire transport network, overlooking the primary transportation from suppliers, the internal transportation between our warehouses, the international transportation between countries, and the final shipments to our members through our last-mile delivery network. Additionally, the Transport Director is responsible for the returns network and will work actively with other areas to process and reduce them.

o This position is also responsible for the technological development of the transportation tools required to optimize the efficiency and quality of transportation operations, while ensuring customer experience.



🎯 TASKS

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Define and implement transportation strategy:
o Develop a transportation strategy aligned with the company's overall objectives and members preferences (home delivery, drop points, lockers, etc.) for orders delivery and return.

Manage relationships with carriers:
o Select, negotiate and manage contracts with a wide portfolio of national and international carriers. Establish and create strong partnerships, monitor their performance (deadlines, quality of service, cost adherence), and implement continuous improvement plans.

Develop the right processes and technological transport management tools:
o Define state-of-the-art processes and use our internal development team to deliver innovative transport management tools to support carrier management and improve delivery services.

Optimize costs, efficiency and sustainability:
o Analyze and control transportation costs and carbon footprint, identify opportunities for optimization (pick-up optimization, close loops in internal transportation, delivery mode, freight consolidation, route optimization, parcel volumetry management) in collaboration with other areas (fulfillment, packaging, etc.). Implement and follow up Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to reduce cost and environmental impact.

Oversee delivery operations:
o Supervise the smooth running of daily transportation operations, from pickup at the supplier to final delivery to our members. Manage unforeseen events (delays, incidents, disputes) and propose quick and effective solutions.

Team management:
o Manage, develop, and motivate an excellent international team of 20 transportation experts (transport managers, process owners, analysts and coordinators), with 4 direct reports.

Regulatory compliance:
o Ensure compliance with national and international transportation regulations (customs, safety, environment). Transport regulation rules and “capacitaire transport certification


👉 MUST HAVE skills

o Significant experience (8 years) in a similar role, within an e-commerce company or a major logistics player, with strong exposure to last-mile delivery challenges internationally.
o In-depth expertise in transportation operations and associated legislation.
o Strong negotiation skills and contract management abilities with carriers.
o Developed analytical capabilities, proficiency in performance monitoring tools (KPIs, dashboards).
o Proficiency in specific transportation IT tools (TMS) and logistics information systems.
o Proven leadership, ability to unite teams and manage complex projects.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
o Customer-oriented and able to understand consumer expectations regarding delivery.
o Responsiveness and ability to work in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.
o Fluent in English and French is a mandatory requirement, Spanish is a plus.


✅ BENEFITS

o 👉Variable bonus
o 👉Profit-sharing and incentive plan
o 👉Flexible Office with minimum 3 days on site and up to 2 days at home
o 👉Online language learning Platform
o 👉Works Council and its many benefits
o 👉CESU & vacation vouchers
o 👉Access to a company restaurant and canteen connected
o 👉Access to the gym


⚙️RECRUITMENT PROCESS

o 1️⃣Interview with the Recruiter
o 2️⃣Interview with HR
o 3️⃣Interview with the COO (Manager)
o 4️⃣Fourth interview

o We are convinced that it is up to you to define the way you work, to develop yourself and to progress. At Veepee we guarantee that you can just be yourself!
o For the service of diversity and inclusion, Veepee is committed to reviewing all applications received on an equal basis.

Our 6000 employees have chosen a job at Veepee to spice up their daily lives! Our teams implement new technologies to fuel our strategies, offering our customers the best possible experience.

Are you eager to learn? Veepee offers you a variety of trades to develop your career, enabling you to renew your skills constantly. Tech, logistics, sales, marketing, sales production: join us on an exciting, digital-centered journey.

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