Director of Operations, Brokerage

About Vorto

Vorto is on a mission to increase sustainability and create more jobs by making supply chains more efficient across the entire value chain. Through powerful AI technology, Vorto's autonomous supply chain platform seeks to reduce carbon emissions caused by supply chain transportation, improve the lives of approximately 3.5 million truck drivers and create more jobs across all players in B2B transactions. We operate in a very fast-paced and nimble environment that is highly focused on a team-first, accomplishment-oriented culture that is passionate about the organization's success. Our products have been developed by a world-class engineering team that simplifies complex business problems to a degree where adoption is effortless. We encourage you to visit our careers page and read this blog post to learn more about our culture.

We are backed by Golden Gate Capital, a Tier 1 private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. Golden Gate has a diverse portfolio of companies with over $15 billion in committed capital.

About the Role

With an ambitious strategic plan to expand the company’s scale, capabilities, and client base, there is an immediate need to add a Director of Operations, Brokerage. We currently seek an experienced Director who will develop and lead our brokerage division to provide us the ability to service our current clients on a much greater scale by utilization of partner carriers in addition to our own assets.

We are seeking the right candidate who can also assist us with our growth plans to take the company to the next level and is an excellent opportunity for the individual seeking unlimited growth and potential. This is the perfect position for the individual seeking growth and unlimited potential within a fast-growing company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide operational leadership for the truck brokerage operation
• Assess current transportation management system for effectiveness; make recommendations for more efficient software if necessary
• Recruit and mentor employees while growing the department
• Manage team performance using a range of KPI’s and other operational and financial measures
• Grow and enhance carrier-customer relationships
• Manage utilization, buy-to-market, profitability, productivity, service, and efficiency metrics
• Oversee development and management of outside-carrier networks to efficiently move freight
• Develop truckload planning processes to optimize line haul schedules
• Manage the building of lanes to improve on-time service and reduce costs
• Manage delivery performance and prepare margin/cost analysis
• Liaise with sales and account management teams to cultivate and onboard new customers

Requirements

• 5 yrs of freight transportation experience managing freight brokerage operations
• Experience with the truckload planning process required
• Prior experience developing a team/department from the ground up preferred
• Transportation management systems or truck brokerage software experience required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced growing company where you take on multiple responsibilities, executing at both the strategic and tactical level
• Self-directed, highly motivated, entrepreneurial minded, proven sales professional with high integrity & exceptional work ethic
• Strong core value system to align w/ company culture, mission, & leadership
• High attention to detail
• Strong sense of urgency
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize
• General knowledge of DOT compliance and regulations
  

Compensation: $150-185k

Benefits

At Vorto we are committed to developing our employees and providing them exciting opportunities to grow and prosper in their careers.

We offer a competitive benefits package as well as numerous additional perks, including:

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flex and Health Savings Plans
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Company-paid parking or RTD pass
• Voluntary income protection benefits including Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Protection Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free or discounted legal program
• Product & Services Discount Program
• Modern office space in downtown Denver with daily coffee, tea, drinks & snacks
• We supply the industry's best hardware and productivity software

Vorto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.