[Hiring] Senior Director of Forecasting & Load Planning @OnTrac

Role Description

The Senior Director of Forecasting & Load Planning provides oversight of delivery network operations, shaping the department’s vision and strategy while influencing enterprise-wide initiatives and driving transformational change. This role collaborates in strategic decision-making and is responsible for departmental performance, budget stewardship, resource allocation, and talent development. The Senior Director ensures delivery network planning remains aligned with company objectives while supporting capacity, coverage, service performance, cost efficiency, and scalable growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience, including experience leading divisions, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Expert knowledge of transportation, logistics, distribution, supply chain, and delivery network planning principles
• Comprehensive understanding of the business and market context, enterprise strategy dynamics, and competitive landscape
• Advanced financial fluency in capital allocation, governance, and compliance at an enterprise scale
• Ability to build high-performing leadership benches and create measurable value

Requirements

• Up to 25% Travel

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• Paid sick leave*
• Six (6) paid company holidays
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

Your Mission in Motion

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for delivery network planning to ensure capacity, coverage, service performance, and cost efficiency across the network.
• Oversee demand forecasting, volume planning, and scenario modeling to anticipate network needs and support scalable growth.
• Develop and implement processes and policies that support efficient service delivery and adapt to the organization’s changing needs.
• Direct network design initiatives, including hub and terminal placement, linehaul planning, delivery territory alignment, and last-mile optimization.
• Use data analytics to measure activity, evaluate network performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee the departmental budget and allocate resources effectively and responsibly.
• Hire, manage, schedule, and develop teams, with accountability for coaching, performance evaluations, corrective action, discipline, and termination recommendations.