Senior Manager, Shipper Operations and Strategy

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Convoy, one of the fastest growing startups in the U.S., is transforming the $800 billion trucking industry. Convoy offers the world's largest companies the best option for moving their freight through its network of via thousands of technology-connected trucking companies. Shippers get instant quotes, real-time GPS tracking on all shipments, and actionable business analytics to improve their supply chain. Trucking companies get access to free tools and resources that allow them to find loads they want, drive fuller trucks, and get paid quickly. Convoy is growing quickly and hiring in every area. Come join a company that is literally moving the world forward!

Founded in 2015, Convoy is backed by this century's leading disruptors, including the founders and CEOs of Amazon, Salesforce, eBay, Linkedin, Expedia, Dropbox, KKR, Starbucks, and others.

About You:You are eager to get your foot in the door at a fast paced, rapidly growing startup. You will demonstrate the ability to excel in a dynamic work environment as an early member of a growing team. Your problem solving is flexible, spanning from long term vision to daily operational execution. You are passionate about people and have a demonstrated history of developing and mentoring individuals on your team.

You will have ownership over:

  • Strategy: Own vision, strategy and execution for a key Business Operations team at Convoy.
  • Fluency with data: Comfortable with numbers and can draw insights and actions from them, unlocking both incremental and large operational improvements
  • Communications: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Can clearly communicate goals, issues, and status to all stakeholders and partners; you’ll lead a highly cross-functional team that drives outcomes for multiple teams.
  • Team management: Manage, hire and coach a world class team of business strategy and operations specialists and managers; provide structure and necessary processes in ambiguous situations
  • Leadership: Serve as a thought leader and trusted partner to the Demand org in defining, tracking, and implementing team objectives, strategy, tactics, and processes that scale
  • Influence: You drive effective teamwork, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Minimum 5 years of people management experience
  • Demonstrated success as a people manager
  • Ability to work independently, think creatively, problem solve and manage multiple tasks and deliver results in a collaborative, start-up environment with changing requirements and priorities.
  • Positive “can do” attitude and growth mindset; comfortable and flexible working in a fast-paced environment.

Convoy is an equal-opportunity employer and we are actively seeking a diverse team. If you're a collaborative team player who wants to have an outsized impact with a small, tight-knit team, we'd love to hear from you!

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