Senior Manager, Network Transportation

Network Transportation Manager

is the go-to eCommerce platform for auto care and maintenance. We provide drivers with quality parts at competitive prices and enable them to schedule appointments with trusted mechanics directly through our website. Using world-class design principles and the latest technologies, we deliver a fast, intuitive digital experience backed by our company-owned national distribution network. With over 1,000 employees worldwide, we are scaling rapidly, fueled by our most recent strategic partnership and $35 million investment.

This positions us for the next phase of growth as we continue to empower drivers along their journey.

At , our culture goes beyond our core values of Safety First, Customer Focused, and Commitment to Excellence. We are a performance-driven, data-focused, and fast-paced team where results matter and winning is expected.

- Hungry & Hardworking:
We set ambitious goals, measure progress with clear metrics, and hold ourselves accountable to deliver results.

- Promote from Within:
We reward top performers with opportunities for growth and advancement.

- Collaborative & In-Person:
We believe the best ideas and fastest execution happen face-to-face.

- High Standards:
We move quickly, pay attention to details, and dig deep - whether it's analyzing contracts, aggregating complex scenarios, or building clear, data-driven presentations.

- No Passengers:
We value grit, ownership, and the relentless pursuit of results

The Network Transportation Manager is a critical, hands-on role responsible for building and scaling our own last mile delivery capability while managing our broader fleet and carrier network across 4 nodes. This is a greenfield opportunity - we are moving from a carrier-dependent model toward owning the last mile, and this person will design and execute that transition. You will own day-to-day performance across the network, manage strategic carrier partnerships during the build, collaborate with our data science team to develop the analytics foundation, and architect the long-term network strategy covering national, regional, and own-carrier operations.

Building our own last mile is the priority. That means standing up the operational infrastructure - routes, drivers, vehicles, compliance, technology - while simultaneously managing the third-party carrier relationships that bridge us to that future state. You will set the 3-, 6-, and 12-month planning horizons for both the transition and the broader network, while also being the person who picks up the phone when a lane goes down today.

• Own Last Mile Buildout (Primary Focus)
• Lead the design and buildout of PRTS's own last mile delivery operation — this is the core strategic priority of the role
• Define the operating model: route structures, driver/vehicle requirements, service zones, delivery windows, and cost-per-stop targets across each node
• Build the infrastructure needed to run owned delivery: onboard and manage drivers (W2 or contract), establish vehicle procurement or leasing strategy, and implement last mile technology (route optimization, proof-of-delivery, driver apps)
• Develop the business case and phased transition plan for shifting volume from third-party last mile carriers to owned operations — with clear milestones, cost targets, and service benchmarks
• Establish DOT compliance, HOS tracking, and driver safety programs from the ground up for the owned fleet
• Partner with data science to build the routing, dispatch, and performance analytics that power a scalable owned delivery operation

• Fleet & Carrier Operations (Ongoing Execution)
• Own day-to-day transportation operations across all 4 network nodes — on-time performance, cost per unit, exception management, and service recovery
• Manage third-party last mile and middle mile carrier partners (national, regional, and spot) through scorecards, SLA reviews, and regular business reviews — these partners bridge the gap while owned last mile scales
• Develop, implement, and enforce SOPs, carrier compliance standards, DOT and safety regulations, and operational documentation
• Lead carrier sourcing, contract negotiation, and…