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DutchX · 4 hours ago

Logistics Optimization Engineer

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $125K/yr

DutchX is a leader in NYC last-mile parcel delivery for major national retailers using eco-friendly e-cargo bikes and e-vans. They are hiring a Logistics Optimization Engineer to own daily route planning and optimization for a high-volume delivery operation, ensuring efficient delivery routes for over 3,000 packages per day.

Delivery ServiceLogisticsTransportation

Responsibilities

Own daily route planning and assignment for a large-scale last-mile delivery operation

Analyze daily delivery manifests and divide thousands of packages into efficient delivery routes

Optimize route sequencing so packages are delivered in the most logical and time-efficient order

Adjust routes in response to changing conditions, including:

Fluctuating package volumes

Returned or undelivered packages

Density, timing, and delivery constraints

Analyze route performance data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and recurring issues

Investigate routes with consistently high return or failure rates and determine root causes

Implement data-driven improvements to reduce delivery time, failures, and returns

Establish routing best practices and documentation to ensure consistency and continuity

Collaborate with operations and delivery teams to ensure routes are practical and executable

Provide guidance and coverage planning with a secondary routing resource

Qualification

Logistics experienceRoute optimizationOperations analyticsLast-mile deliveryData analysisMapping softwareSystems-level thinkingProblem-solvingDetail-orientedFast-paced environment

Required

High level experience in logistics, route optimization, operations analytics, or transportation planning

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work with large, changing data sets

Experience in last-mile delivery, high-volume distribution, or time-sensitive logistics

Comfortable making final decisions under tight deadlines

Highly detail-oriented with systems-level thinking

Proficient with tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, routing or mapping software

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment with constant change

Preferred

Last-mile delivery or courier operations

Route optimization, dispatch, or transportation analytics

Supply chain, operations research, industrial engineering, or logistics analytics

Experience designing or refining operational workflows and processes

Bachelor's Degree

Company

DutchX

DutchX gives e-commerce what it’s been missing: same day, next day, and zero-emission shipping that actually elevates the customer experience.

Founded in 2012

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.dutchx.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Ariella Azogui

Co-Founder

Marcus Hoed

Co-Founder

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