Head of Transportation

About the Team

DoorDash Drive is our company's hyper-growth platform team serving restaurants, grocers and retailers across the United States, Canada and Australia. The logistics team is responsible for driving the strategy, profitability, and operations across each vertical.

About the Role

DoorDash Drive seeks a Head of Transportation to lead fulfillment strategy and site operations for our expanding new verticals. They will lead the strategy, architecture, and optimization of our end-to-end logistics network—shaping how goods move from origin to destination across DoorDash’s growing Commerce Platform. As we scale one of our fastest-growing verticals, you’ll play a critical role in designing a cost-efficient, reliable, and high-performing transportation infrastructure. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Logistics, this role may be based near a major logistics hub and includes 10–20% travel.

We’re Excited About You Because...

• You’re a systems thinker – You see the full picture of how products, transportation, and operations connect—and design accordingly.
• You’re data-driven and execution-oriented – You ground your strategy in data, move quickly from analysis to action, and can lead execution across teams.
• You thrive in ambiguity – You’re energized by complexity and enjoy building new strategies and models in uncharted territory.
• You’ve led cross-functional programs – You’ve influenced diverse teams and delivered measurable results at scale.
• You have 8+ years of relevant experience – You’ve worked in logistics, transportation, operations strategy, supply chain consulting, or a fast-paced tech environment. Experience with SQL, Python, network modeling tools, or transportation systems is a strong plus.
• Experience in high-growth startups or customer-facing roles is a plus.

Compensation

The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

Benefits

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

Pay

$170,000 - $250,000 USD

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience – You’ve worked in logistics, transportation, operations strategy, supply chain consulting, or a fast-paced tech environment. Experience with SQL, Python, network modeling tools, or transportation systems is a strong plus.
• Experience in high-growth startups or customer-facing roles is a plus.