Manager, LTL Procurement

Odyssey•Charlotte, NC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world. Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long term partnership. Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action. Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles; they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other. At Odyssey, you are not just part of a company; you are part of building what comes next. The Manager, LTL Procurement supports day-to-day execution of LTL sourcing events, contract administration, KPI tracking, and carrier management across Odyssey's business units. This role plays a key part in delivering cost-effective, service-aligned transportation solutions by supporting procurement strategy, maintaining LSP relationships, and ensuring adherence to procurement and corporate governance processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain or Business preferred
5+ years of logistics or supply chain experience
3+ years of LTL transportation-related procurement experience preferred (sourcing, contracting, supplier management)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
Solid understanding of LTL fundamentals (rates, accessorials, service models)
Strong communication skills, with a desire to learn and grow within strategic procurement
Team player with strong interpersonal skills, time management, and personal accountability
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Conduct LTL sourcing events including bid collection, rate reviews, benchmarking, and accessorial analysis.
Prepare negotiation materials and support planning for contractual updates and rate adjustments.
Maintain strong working relationships with LSPs and support day-to-day carrier engagement, tracking and analyzing carrier KPIs to ensure compliance with service expectations.
Escalate performance issues and participate in corrective action planning, collaborating with internal business stakeholders to meet cost, margin, and service goals.
Support preparation and maintenance of routing data, pricing tables, and procurement documentation, ensuring adherence to procurement processes, policies, and compliance standards.
Provide analytical reporting to support strategic decision-making, including spend analysis, KPI reporting, and cost modeling.
Work closely with Master Data, Logistics, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure alignment between procurement actions and operational execution.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the LTL procurement process.