Sr. Manager Global Logistics - Fresh

Insight Global (United States); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Nashville is seeking a seasoned Senior International Logistics Manager to oversee fresh import operations from growers to shelves. You will manage day-to-day ocean freight for produce, protein, and seafood, ensuring cold-chain integrity and on-time delivery by coordinating carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs.

You will build processes as the international import function scales from one to a team of 6–10, lead direct reports, apply strict documentation and compliance

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of international logistics or ocean freight experience.
• Strong experience with fresh/perishable and temperature-controlled logistics (produce, protein, seafood).
• Experience leading a team of direct reports.
• Hands-on reefer and cold-chain shipping experience.
• Experience working with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners.
• Knowledge of freight booking, import documentation, shipment tracking, and import compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day international imports of produce, protein, seafood, and other temperature-sensitive products, including reefer/cold-chain freight, carrier capacity, vessel space, transload and cross-dock operations, shipment tracking, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with carriers, freight forwarders, drayage providers, cold storage facilities, customs brokers, 3PLs, distribution centers, and internal sourcing/buying teams to ensure product integrity and on-time delivery.
• Help establish processes and build out the international import function as it scales from one to a team of 6-10 over the next 12-18 months.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Cold-chain logistics

Ocean freight

Carrier relations

Shipment tracking

Import documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

This person will help build and manage the Fresh international import operation as the company transitions from relying on suppliers to owning more of the process directly, with the long-term goal of managing product from the grower/farm through delivery to the shelf. The role will oversee day-to-day international imports of produce, protein, seafood, and other temperature-sensitive products, including reefer/cold-chain freight, carrier capacity, vessel space, transload and cross-dock operations, shipment tracking, reporting, and issue resolution. This person will work closely with carriers, freight forwarders, drayage providers, cold storage facilities, customs brokers, 3PLs, distribution centers, and internal sourcing/buying teams to ensure product integrity and on-time delivery. The Fresh international logistics team is currently a team of one and is expected to grow to approximately 6-10 people over the next 12-18 months, so this person will also help establish processes and build out the international import function as it scales.

Skills and Requirements

7-10 years of international logistics or ocean freight experienceStrong experience with Fresh/perishable and temperature-controlled logistics, such as produce, protein, or seafoodExperience leading a team of direct reportsHands-on reefer and cold-chain shipping experience, including managing temperature-sensitive freightExperience working directly with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL partnersKnowledge of freight booking, import documentation, shipment tracking, and import complianceUnderstanding of cold-chain requirements and risks associated with perishable products in transitStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments, priorities, and timelinesBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or related field, or equivalent experience

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