Transportation & Logistics Manager – Live Events

Christie Lites

. Plan freight movements with Transport Coordinators, warehouses, and internal stakeholders to meet shipment requirements and event deadlines .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation and logistics management, including freight planning, carrier coordination, and customs documentation. Proficient in analyzing freight costs and performance while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transportation And Logistics ExperienceFreight PlanningCarrier CoordinationCustoms DocumentationRate Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Freight PlanningCarrier CoordinationCustoms DocumentationRate NegotiationFreight Cost AnalysisCompliance AuditsClaims SubmissionInvoice ReviewPerformance MonitoringDocumentation Maintenance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsForward Planning

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelNexus

Industry Keywords

Cross-Border FreightInternational FreightCarrier Insurance ComplianceLogistics OperationsLive Events Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan freight movements with Transport Coordinators, warehouses, and internal stakeholders to meet shipment requirements and event deadlines
Select carriers, secure capacity, and coordinate pickup and delivery schedules
Track shipments, resolve delays, and communicate delivery risks and recovery plans
Coordinate international and cross-border freight with carriers and customs brokers
Ensure customs documentation and HS codes are accurate for timely clearance
Maintain temporary import records and track re-export deadlines
Maintain shipment and customs records for compliance audits
Identify and onboard carriers based on coverage, cost, reputation, and capability
Negotiate freight rates, service terms, and capacity with carrier partners
Verify carrier insurance coverage and maintain compliance records
Compare freight options and monitor carrier performance
Analyze freight costs and carrier performance to identify savings and improve service
Investigate and document lost, damaged, or delayed shipments
Submit carrier claims and pursue reimbursement or credits
Review freight invoices and resolve discrepancies with Accounting
Coordinate team priorities and coverage to keep shipments moving
Support Transport Coordinators with operational questions and shipment issues
Maintain transportation procedures, flowcharts, and vendor information in Nexus
Work with the software team to resolve system issues affecting transportation operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Transportation and logistics experience, including freight planning, carrier coordination, and rate negotiation
Cross-border and international freight experience, including customs documentation and broker coordination
Management experience overseeing teams and daily transportation or logistics operations
Strong preference for experience in live events, touring, or production logistics
Strong organizational, forward-planning, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with MS Office and Excel
Ability to analyze freight costs and carrier performance