Sr. Manager Global Logistics - Fresh

Fresh International Import Manager

Required Skills & Experience: 710 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.

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 610 people over the next 1218 months, so this person will also help establish processes and build out the international import function as it scales.