Director, Outbound Transportation

Abercrombie

Director leading outbound transportation strategy for Abercrombie & Fitch’s global omnichannel apparel retail business. Optimizing carriers, networks, technology, costs, and delivery experience across channels.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew Albany • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing outbound transportation strategies, optimizing carrier relationships, and leveraging analytics for operational improvement. Proven ability to manage budgets, lead high-performing teams, and influence cross-functional stakeholders to enhance customer experience and business performance.

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Transportation Strategy DevelopmentCarrier ManagementBudget ManagementAnalytics and Data-Driven Decision MakingTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Transportation EconomicsNetwork OptimizationFulfillment OperationsSourcing StrategiesCarrier NegotiationPerformance Metrics DevelopmentForecasting DisciplineCost OptimizationPredictive ModelingOperational Improvement

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional InfluenceCustomer Focus

Tools & Technologies

Transportation Management SystemsAnalytics ToolsAI and Automation TechnologiesData SolutionsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainLogisticsECommerceRetailOmnichannelConsumer ProductsTransportation TrendsCarrier DiversificationBusiness ContinuityContingency Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute outbound transportation strategies across eCommerce, Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, and Non-Merchandise channels
Lead network optimization, carrier diversification, routing strategies, delivery models, consolidation opportunities, and future-state network design
Develop scalable transportation solutions supporting channel expansion, international growth, store openings, and evolving fulfillment models
Partner with Customer Care, Store Operations, Distribution Operations, and Brand leaders to align transportation performance with customer and store expectations
Establish contingency and resiliency plans protecting customer commitments and business continuity
Monitor transportation trends, market dynamics, and emerging capabilities to identify risks and opportunities
Develop and manage the outbound transportation budget, annual operating plan, and forecasts
Drive transportation cost optimization while maintaining customer experience and service expectations
Establish forecasting discipline, variance management, and performance metrics across transportation spend, service, and customer outcomes
Build business cases for transportation investments, sourcing strategies, network optimization, and technology enhancements
Own enterprise carrier relationships across parcel, pool, LTL, truckload, final-mile, and specialized transportation providers
Lead transportation sourcing and carrier negotiations with Procurement
Establish carrier performance programs driving accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Lead transportation technology strategy with Product Management, Data Solutions, Analytics teams, and external technology providers
Leverage analytics, AI, automation, predictive modeling, and transportation data for sourcing, capacity planning, network design, and operational improvement
Improve transportation visibility, reporting, and decision-making capabilities
Represent Transportation in Supply Chain leadership discussions and influence enterprise decisions
Lead and develop a high-performing transportation organization
Establish expectations, succession strategies, and capability-building plans
Foster accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, customer focus, and future transportation leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive transportation, logistics, supply chain, fulfillment, or related experience
5+ years leading transportation teams and transportation service providers
Deep expertise in parcel transportation, fulfillment operations, carrier management, sourcing, and network optimization
Proven experience developing transportation strategies that improve customer experience, business performance, and operational scalability
Strong understanding of transportation economics, carrier markets, fulfillment networks, and transportation technologies
Experience leveraging analytics, technology, and data-driven decision-making to improve network performance and influence strategic outcomes
Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, variance analysis, and business case development
Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and cross-functional influence skills
Ability to evaluate future-state network designs, emerging transportation models, and evolving industry capabilities
Retail, omnichannel, eCommerce, or consumer products experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Develop and execute outbound transportation strategies across eCommerce, Retail, Wholesale, Franchise, and Non-Merchandise channels
Lead network optimization, carrier diversification, routing strategies, delivery models, consolidation opportunities, and future-state network design
Develop scalable transportation solutions supporting channel expansion, international growth, store openings, and evolving fulfillment models
Partner with Customer Care, Store Operations, Distribution Operations, and Brand leaders to align transportation performance with customer and store expectations
Establish contingency and resiliency plans protecting customer commitments and business continuity
Monitor transportation trends, market dynamics, and emerging capabilities to identify risks and opportunities
Develop and manage the outbound transportation budget, annual operating plan, and forecasts
Drive transportation cost optimization while maintaining customer experience and service expectations
Establish forecasting discipline, variance management, and performance metrics across transportation spend, service, and customer outcomes
Build business cases for transportation investments, sourcing strategies, network optimization, and technology enhancements
Own enterprise carrier relationships across parcel, pool, LTL, truckload, final-mile, and specialized transportation providers
Lead transportation sourcing and carrier negotiations with Procurement
Establish carrier performance programs driving accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Lead transportation technology strategy with Product Management, Data Solutions, Analytics teams, and external technology providers
Leverage analytics, AI, automation, predictive modeling, and transportation data for sourcing, capacity planning, network design, and operational improvement
Improve transportation visibility, reporting, and decision-making capabilities
Represent Transportation in Supply Chain leadership discussions and influence enterprise decisions
Lead and develop a high-performing transportation organization
Establish expectations, succession strategies, and capability-building plans
Foster accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, customer focus, and future transportation leadership 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive transportation, logistics, supply chain, fulfillment, or related experience
5+ years leading transportation teams and transportation service providers
Deep expertise in parcel transportation, fulfillment operations, carrier management, sourcing, and network optimization
Proven experience developing transportation strategies that improve customer experience, business performance, and operational scalability
Strong understanding of transportation economics, carrier markets, fulfillment networks, and transportation technologies
Experience leveraging analytics, technology, and data-driven decision-making to improve network performance and influence strategic outcomes
Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, variance analysis, and business case development
Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and cross-functional influence skills
Ability to evaluate future-state network designs, emerging transportation models, and evolving industry capabilities
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