Sr. Manager of Global Logistics - Fresh

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

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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