Senior Outbound Transportation Manager
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Job Location:
Hayward, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As our Outbound (OB) Transportation Manager you will oversee all OB movement of materials and vehicles within our warehouse and service center locations. You will be responsible for developing an OB transportation strategy that is aligned with our milestones. The key functions include planning execution hiring establishing KPIs and managing the day-to-day operations of internal drivers and 3PL suppliers. You will create processes to effectively manage OB transportation within our warehouse and service center network.
Additionally you will implement standardized work that will allow us to operate within DOT regulations both on the driver side and fleet side. You will assist us in getting ready for our commercial launch.
In this role you will
- Develop a strategy to ensure our vehicles are delivered on time to our internal customers at the most efficient cost in a high-growth environment.
- Establish the process to operate and maintain our fleet in optimum condition. (Equipment maintenance)
- Develop and implement the safety guidelines to ensure team safety
- Ensure assets always meet all legal requirements for permitting and licensing (DOT and state regulations). Develop and monitor KPIs to ensure continuous improvement in cost service and quality
- Manage day-to-day operations of outbound vehicle transportation including dispatch to a team of internal drivers and 3PL suppliers
- Support in the monitoring and management of budget forecast and performance against forecast; develop and implement corrective actions when performance is not in line with the budget
- Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Logistics is providing high-quality service. Including but not limited to Zoox Logistics Engineering and Service Operations
Travel Requirements: 20% of the time
Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree and 8 years of relevant experience within transportation logistics
- At least 3 years of experience managing drivers in a transportation environment
- 5 years of automotive logistics experience
- Transportation Management Systems experience
- Fleet Management Compliance experience
- Strong communication teamwork problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and commute to different warehouse locations must be flexible
- Strong work ethic; able to independently own and drive projects in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with using Samsara is preferred but not required
- Outbound automotive logistics experience is highly preferred
- Strategic program management experience ideally in a hyper-growth environment
- SAP system experience
- Driver (DOT) compliance
$155000 - $210000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave vacation bereavement) unpaid time off Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights Amazon RSUs health insurance long-term care insurance long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Javase
- Analysis
- Legal Operations
- Light Vehicle Driving
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
