Supply Chain / Logistics SME (Carrier Onboarding & Transition Lead)

VOLTO Consulting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The ideal candidate should have experience in logistics management and the ability to coordinate effectively across various departments. This is a 100% on-site position with a duration of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain and logistics management.
• Strong understanding of carrier onboarding processes.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead carrier onboarding, migration planning, and execution readiness.
• Align with Procurement for contracts and risk management.
• Support onboarding execution tracking.

Skills

Carrier Onboarding Strategy

Data Readiness

Cross-functional Coordination

Risk Management

Job description

Role: Supply Chain / Logistics SME (Carrier Onboarding & Transition Lead)

Location: Nashville, TN 37214

Duration: 6 Months (can extend)

100% On-Site

Role Objective

Lead carrier onboarding, migration planning, and execution readiness

Key Responsibilities

• Carrier Onboarding Strategy
  • Segmentation (LTL, TL, Parcel)
  • Wave planning and prioritization
  • Establish onboarding readiness criteria (data, connectivity, processes)
• Carrier Migration & Transition
  • Plan migration from 4PL to insourced model
  • Define transition roadmap and sequencing
  • Align onboarding with contract migration and go-live plans
• Carrier Engagement & Execution Readiness
  • Work with carriers on data readiness
  • Connectivity (e.g., BN4L inputs)
  • Testing and onboarding validation
  • Identify and mitigate carrier-related risks and dependencies
• Cross-functional Coordination
  • Align with Procurement (for contracts)
  • Align with IT/SAP TM teams (for connectivity/testing)
  • Align with Business teams (for execution readiness)
  • Align with Risk Management
• Highlight Critical Path & Risks
  • Critical path dependencies
  • Carrier readiness gaps
  • Transition risks impacting go-live
  • Deployment Support
• Support onboarding execution tracking
• Ensure alignment between carrier onboarding, operational readiness, and go-live timelines