Linehaul Network Planning
SwiftX Inc.
- Ontario, CA
- $75,000-100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design and optimize the nationwide linehaul (middle-mile) network to facilitate efficient package transfers between company-operated warehouses and distribution centers.
- Build the linehaul network from the ground up, establishing scalable infrastructure, routing logic, and operational standards to support rapid business growth.
- Own the routing strategy, truck utilization, and third-party coordination to ensure timely parcel movement that aligns with last-mile delivery timelines.
- Maintain rigorous control over transportation costs by continuously optimizing service-level performance and budget efficiency.
- Manage the use of both dedicated truck couriers and freight carriers, selecting the most reliable and cost-effective solution for each lane.
- Develop flexible routing and scheduling strategies based on shipment volume, market dynamics, and service commitments.
- Monitor operational metrics across all transportation lanes, proactively identifying and resolving network bottlenecks or performance issues.
- Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with regional and national trucking providers to ensure long-term reliability and capacity access.
- Stay highly informed on U.S. trucking market trends, including price fluctuations, capacity constraints, seasonal surges, and regional rate differences.
- Collaborate closely with last-mile operations, warehouse leadership, and procurement to ensure linehaul planning supports end-to-end service excellence.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of transportation planners and dispatch coordinators.
- 1-3+ years of experience in transportation network planning, logistics, or supply chain operations, including 1 year in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of the U.S. trucking and freight carrier markets, including pricing, availability, and service reliability.
- Proven track record in building efficient, scalable middle-mile routing networks.
- Deep understanding of time-sensitive operations in a last-mile delivery environment.
- Experience working with or hiring from top logistics companies (e.g., FedEx, UPS, Amazon, XPO, JB Hunt, etc.) is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and execution skills.
- Proficient in transportation management systems (TMS), route optimization tools, and cost modeling.
- 7 PTO days
- 5 Paid Sick Leave Days
- 6 Paid Holidays
- 401K
- Medical insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD/LTD