Logistics Manager

Position:

Senior Manager - Transportation, Logistics, Fleet \& Field Labor

Openings:

1

Duration:

Permanent

Salary:

140-145k - w. 10% retention bonus for first 2 years (guaranteed bonus)

Location:

Greater Charlotte area- within 2 hours

• Willing to come onsite when needed (VP request an in-person meeting with vendor)

Schedule:

Standard business hours (9–5, with potential flexibility based on operations)

Role Level: Manager / Senior IC. Strong individual contributor role with no people management responsibilities.

Manager Philosophy: Emphasis on output and results over strict onsite requirements.

Must-Haves:

• 10\+ years of experience in

transportation, logistics, fleet, and/or field services sourcing or operations

• Proven track record of

cost optimization, service improvements, and operational efficiency gains

• Strong experience negotiating

complex service-based agreements

(transportation, 3PL, fleet, labor)

• Expertise in

cost modeling

(cost-per-mile, TCO, productivity metrics, cost-to-serve)

• Experience leading

supplier governance frameworks

(KPIs, SLAs, QBRs)

• Demonstrated ability to lead

cross-functional initiatives

(Supply Chain, Operations, Finance)

• Strong

strategic sourcing and category management experience

Plusses:

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience with

network optimization and routing strategies

• Background in

fleet management (owned vs leased, maintenance, telematics)

• Experience with

field labor models

(contingent labor, managed service providers, installation crews)

• Familiarity with

fuel markets, transportation rate structures, and logistics trends

• Leadership experience managing

teams of sourcing managers/analysts

• Exposure to

automation, innovation, and advanced logistics technologies

Day-to-Day:

• Develop and execute

multi-year category strategies

across transportation, 3PL, fleet, and field labor

• Lead

network optimization efforts

(routing, cost-to-serve modeling, distribution efficiency)

• Run

RFPs, bid events, and supplier consolidation initiatives

• Negotiate

transportation rates, MSAs, fleet contracts, and labor SOWs

• Analyze

cost performance metrics

(cost-per-mile, utilization, labor productivity) and build business cases

• Partner with

Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leaders

to align strategy and execution

• Own

supplier relationships

, leading performance reviews (QBRs) and continuous improvement initiatives

• Mitigate

supplier and operational risk

(capacity constraints, financial stability, service disruptions)

• Drive

implementation of sourcing strategies

with minimal disruption to field operations

• Provide

executive-level reporting and insights

on cost trends, service performance, and optimization opportunities

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a

Senior Manager – Transportation, Logistics, Fleet \& Field Labor/Professional Services

for a leading distribution client. This individual will serve as a strategic leader responsible for end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and operational optimization across transportation networks, fleet operations, and field labor services. The role blends high-level strategy with hands-on execution, translating cost-to-serve analytics and business demand into scalable, efficient solutions.

This candidate will lead complex negotiations, drive supplier performance, and deliver measurable cost savings while improving service reliability across the network. Partnering closely with supply chain, operations, and finance leadership, they will influence key decisions around network design, outsourcing strategies, and labor models. The ideal candidate is a data-driven leader with deep logistics expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to execute cross-functional initiatives that enhance both cost efficiency and operational performance.