Supply Chain​/Logistics SME

Job Title

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

Nashville, TN 37214 (On-site)

6 Months Contract (Potential Extension)

Trilyon is seeking an experienced Supply Chain / Logistics SME (Carrier Onboarding & Transition Lead) to support carrier onboarding, migration planning, and transition execution initiatives. The role will involve leading carrier onboarding initiatives, migration planning, transition management, operational readiness activities, and cross-functional coordination to support transportation and logistics transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in transportation operations, carrier management, logistics transformation, onboarding governance, and operational readiness planning.

Define and implement carrier onboarding strategies and execution plans.

Develop carrier segmentation approaches including:

• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)
• Truckload (TL)
• Parcel Carriers

Establish onboarding waves, prioritization criteria, and deployment schedules.

Define carrier onboarding readiness requirements.

Ensure onboarding processes align with operational and business objectives.

Develop onboarding governance frameworks and tracking mechanisms.

Lead migration planning from a 4PL model to an insourced transportation model.

Develop transition roadmaps and implementation timelines.

Define onboarding sequencing and carrier migration strategies.

Coordinate transition activities across multiple carrier groups.

Ensure alignment between onboarding, contract transitions, and deployment milestones.

Monitor migration progress and resolve transition-related issues.

Collaborate directly with carriers to support onboarding activities.

Coordinate carrier readiness efforts related to:

• Data Readiness
• Connectivity Readiness
• Testing Activities
• Onboarding Validation

Support connectivity requirements including BN4L and related integrations.

Validate carrier onboarding completion and readiness for deployment.

Identify onboarding gaps and implement corrective actions.

Partner with Procurement teams to support contract migration activities.

Collaborate with IT and SAP TM teams regarding:

• Connectivity Requirements
• Integration Readiness
• Testing Support

Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure operational readiness.

Facilitate communication between carriers and internal project teams.

Support decision-making and issue resolution across functional areas.

Identify and manage carrier-related risks and dependencies.

Monitor critical path activities impacting onboarding and deployment.

Assess carrier readiness and operational risks.

Develop mitigation plans for onboarding and transition challenges.

Escalate high-priority risks and recommend corrective actions.

Track and report risk status throughout the project lifecycle.

Support carrier onboarding execution and deployment activities.

Monitor onboarding progress and readiness metrics.

Ensure alignment between:

• Carrier Onboarding Activities
• Operational Readiness Plans
• Go-Live Objectives

Support deployment readiness reviews and validation activities.

Assist with post-deployment stabilization and transition support.

Strong experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Operations.

Experience managing carrier onboarding and transportation initiatives.

Experience supporting logistics transformation and operational readiness programs.

Expertise in:

• Carrier Management
• Transportation Operations
• Logistics Execution
• Supply Chain Processes
• Transition Management

Experience developing onboarding strategies and migration plans.

Knowledge of:

• LTL Transportation
• Truckload Transportation
• Parcel Carrier Operations
• Carrier Integration Processes

Experience with:

• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Program Coordination
• Deployment Planning
• Business Readiness Activities

Experience coordinating with carriers, business teams, procurement, and IT organizations.

Familiarity with SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM)…