Sr. Manager, Sortation Cost & Strategy

The role

This role owns the cost and capacity strategy of the sort network. You will build capacity models, lead automation strategy, and manage real estate procurement and 3PL negotiations.

What you will do

• Build forward-looking capacity models across the sort network
• Identify and lead automation investments to reduce cost-per-unit
• Own site selection and lease negotiation for new sort facilities
• Lead commercial negotiations with 3PL partners
• Build a multi-provider strategy to diversify the 3PL network
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Real Estate, Automation Engineering, and Sort Quality

Required qualifications

• Analytical and financially fluent
• Direct experience negotiating commercial contracts (3PL, real estate, or vendor)
• 6+ years in network strategy, logistics, procurement, or operations

Nice to have

• Led or influenced automation/capex decisions
• Operate well cross-functionally and can influence without direct authority

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness benefits
• Commuter benefits match
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability and basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program

About the company

DoorDash is a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery. The company is looking for team members to help it expand into providing all types of goods.