Senior Global Logistics Lead - Perishables & Cold Chain

Insight Global; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Nashville is seeking a senior international logistics leader to build and manage our Fresh import operation. You will oversee day-to-day international imports of produce, protein, seafood, and other temperature-sensitive items, coordinating reefer freight, carriers, and 3PL partners to ensure on-time delivery.

You will work closely with growers, suppliers, and internal sourcing teams to scale the function from a one-person operation to a 6–10 person team, establishing scalable

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of international logistics or ocean freight experience.
• Strong experience with Fresh/perishable and temperature-controlled logistics, such as produce, protein, or seafood.
• Experience leading a team of direct reports.
• Hands-on reefer and cold-chain shipping experience, including managing temperature-sensitive freight.
• Experience working directly with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners.
• Knowledge of freight booking, import documentation, shipment tracking, and import compliance.
• Understanding of cold-chain requirements and risks associated with perishable products in transit.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments, priorities, and timelines.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Skills

International logistics

Cold-chain shipping

Team leadership

Ocean freight

Freight forwarding

Import documentation

Shipment tracking

Cold-chain risks

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or related field

Job description

Insight Global in Nashville is seeking a senior international logistics leader to build and manage our Fresh import operation. You will oversee day-to-day international imports of produce, protein, seafood, and other temperature-sensitive items, coordinating reefer freight, carriers, and 3PL partners to ensure on-time delivery.

You will work closely with growers, suppliers, and internal sourcing teams to scale the function from a one-person operation to a 6–10 person team, establishing scalable