Manager, Global Logistics

You are a strategic thinker and expert in your field who thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment. You enjoy diving deep into complex problems, developing innovative solutions, and driving value for clients. Your knowledge spans vendor negotiations, industry best practices, and process optimization, and you're passionate about using your expertise to impact Fortune 1000 clients.

A logistics and supply chain professional with specialized expertise in transportation services across multiple modes and security levels. Core areas of focus include:

• Small Parcel – Negotiating and or analyzing shipment costs, Optimizing last-mile delivery networks, carrier partnerships, and e-commerce fulfillment strategies for lightweight, high-volume shipments.
• Freight – Air – Negotiating and or analyzing international and domestic air freight costs for expedited, time-sensitive shipments
• Freight – Ocean – Negotiating and or analyzing global maritime logistics, including containerized shipping, customs clearance, drayage, and other shipment costs.
• Freight – Surface – Streamlining over-the-road and rail freight solutions for bulk and long-haul shipments with an emphasis on cost efficiency and reliability.

This SME brings cross-modal expertise and a strategic approach to transportation planning, vendor management, and cost optimization—ensuring timely, secure, and compliant delivery solutions across the global supply chain.

What You Will Do: As the subject matter expert, your role will be focused on creating additional value to existing accounts/clients/projects.

As it relates to creating additional value, some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing client infrastructure, vendor contracts, and pricing structures to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop solutions tailored to client needs
• Leading complex negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms on behalf of clients
• Deliver actionable insights and present findings to client stakeholders
• Proactively identify client challenges and recommend strategic and operational solutions that exceed expectations
• Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies within your domain
• Create and refine deliverables such as data analyses, reports, and client presentations as it relates to creating additional value
• Serve as an internal resource for functional expertise and thought leadership
• Work independently on projects or as a contributor on larger engagements
• Take ownership of projects from ideation through execution, often in situations with limited direction or defined processes
• Focus on proactively driving progress, setting clear objectives, and ensuring timely delivery of results
• Facilitate and lead internal meetings with confidence, aligning stakeholders across functions, navigating ambiguity, and championing initiatives that push projects forward without waiting for instruction
• Develop and implement robust contract management processes and governance frameworks, including compliance monitoring, performance tracking, and dispute resolution, to optimize supplier relationships and ensure ongoing contract effectiveness.

• Minimum 7-15 years of experience in consulting, vendor management, or business analysis
• Deep functional expertise in one or more spend categories (e.g., IT, telecom, facilities)
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; ability to synthesize large data sets
• Exceptional communication and client-facing presentation skills
• Project management experience and familiarity with tools to manage deliverables such as Smart Sheet and Project Management CRM strategies