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Manager of Logistics Engineering (Supply & Marketplace)
Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: Hybrid/

Salary Type: Salary

Req #: 3458

**No immigration sponsorship or transfer available for this role.**

About the Role

Uber Freight Engineering & Procurement partners with enterprise Transportation Management (TM) clients to solve complex supply chain challenges and execute strategic sourcing initiatives. In this role, you will serve as the Procurement Engineering Lead for our Greensboro Center of Excellence (COE), directing fast-paced, high-impact sourcing initiatives across key 4PL accounts.

Sitting at the intersection of client engagement, analytics, and operational execution, you will oversee a portfolio of approximately 30 annual procurement events representing ~$650M in transportation spend and 1.5M annual shipments. In addition to leading complex project execution, you will manage, coach, and scale a team of Logistics Engineers, optimizing team capacity, standardizing analytical workflows, and driving cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Carrier Management, Strategy, and enterprise TM Customers.

What You Will Do

Project Management & Sourcing Strategy

• Direct end-to-end 12-week procurement and sourcing cycles from initial project scoping through post-implementation reviews for high-visibility TM accounts.

• Analyze complex TMS datasets, design and configure JAGGAER ASO procurement events, run advanced optimization scenarios, and set up constraint models balancing cost, service reliability, and lead time.

• Host regular executive updates with key client and internal stakeholders, lead route guide optimization and network design workshops, and manage rate/SRG template uploads.

• Collaborate closely with 3PL, brokerage, and carrier management teams to strategically position network opportunities during active sourcing events.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Directly lead, mentor, and develop a team of Logistics Engineers, establishing clear goals, managing workload delegation, and conducting regular performance coaching.

• Oversee team capacity and ensure strict compliance with standard operating procedures and data governance frameworks across all procurement activities.

• Build a collaborative team culture focused on developing technical subject matter experts and future logistics leaders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Analytics

• Serve as the primary procurement engineering contact and escalation lead for the Greensboro COE account teams.

• Build and maintain high-impact KPI dashboards, executive reporting frameworks, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models using Excel and Tableau.

• Partner cross-functionally with Client Engagement, Operations, Carrier Pricing, Contracting, Network Dynamics, Data Science, and Legal to streamline procurement workflows.

Work Setup & Location

• Location: Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 days remote). Flexible location arrangements will be evaluated based on candidate qualifications.

• Schedule: Standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), with occasional peak-season operational flexibility.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field (or 4+ years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree).

• 3+ years of professional experience in procurement operations, sourcing analytics, supply chain engineering, or transportation management.

• 2+ years of direct operational experience running, configuring, and modeling sourcing events within JAGGAER ASO (Advanced Sourcing Optimizer).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex scenario modeling, nested logic, TCO models) and working knowledge of Tableau, MS Access, or Google Workspace.

• Demonstrated experience in project leadership, team mentorship, or informal peer management (e.g., project lead, onboarding/coaching junior engineers, leading cross-functional teams).

• Experience leading customer-facing presentations, stakeholder workshops, and executive-level decision-support discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within a 3PL/4PL transportation management or managed services organization.

• 5+ years of professional experience in procurement operations, sourcing analytics, supply chain engineering, or transportation management.

• 4+ years of direct operational experience running, configuring, and modeling sourcing events within JAGGAER ASO (Advanced Sourcing Optimizer).

• Demonstrated success winning strategic RFPs and driving executive alignment across complex, high-impact customer accounts.

• Deep knowledge of carrier procurement dynamics, spot vs. contract rate modeling, route guide architecture, and network optimization principles.

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com .

Candidate Privacy Notice

Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice .

EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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Logistics Scheduling Supply Chain (must) Project Management Compliance Excel (must) Tableau (must) Onboarding (must) Sales (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

Project Management & Sourcing Strategy
Direct end-to-end 12-week procurement and sourcing cycles from initial project scoping through post-implementation reviews for high-visibility TM accounts.
Analyze complex TMS datasets, design and configure JAGGAER ASO procurement events, run advanced optimization scenarios, and set up constraint models balancin…
Host regular executive updates with key client and internal stakeholders, lead route guide optimization and network design workshops, and manage rate/SRG tem…
Collaborate closely with 3PL, brokerage, and carrier management teams to strategically position network opportunities during active sourcing events.
People Leadership & Team Development
Directly lead, mentor, and develop a team of Logistics Engineers, establishing clear goals, managing workload delegation, and conducting regular performance …
Oversee team capacity and ensure strict compliance with standard operating procedures and data governance frameworks across all procurement activities.
Build a collaborative team culture focused on developing technical subject matter experts and future logistics leaders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Analytics

Competencies an interviewer will look for

Technical skill Core
In the posting: “Uber Freight Engineering & Procurement partners with enterprise Transportation Management (TM) clients to solve complex supply chain challenges and execute s…” · “In this role, you will serve as the Procurement Engineering Lead for our Greensboro Center of Excellence (COE), directing fast-paced, high-impact sourcing in…” · “Serve as the primary procurement engineering contact and escalation lead for the Greensboro COE account teams.”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
Teamwork and collaboration Core
In the posting: “In addition to leading complex project execution, you will manage, coach, and scale a team of Logistics Engineers, optimizing team capacity, standardizing an…” · “Collaborate closely with 3PL, brokerage, and carrier management teams to strategically position network opportunities during active sourcing events.” · “Build a collaborative team culture focused on developing technical subject matter experts and future logistics leaders.”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
Leadership and mentoring Core
In the posting: “In addition to leading complex project execution, you will manage, coach, and scale a team of Logistics Engineers, optimizing team capacity, standardizing an…” · “People Leadership & Team Development” · “Directly lead, mentor, and develop a team of Logistics Engineers, establishing clear goals, managing workload delegation, and conducting regular performance …”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
Customer focus Core
In the posting: “Uber Freight Engineering & Procurement partners with enterprise Transportation Management (TM) clients to solve complex supply chain challenges and execute s…” · “Sitting at the intersection of client engagement, analytics, and operational execution, you will oversee a portfolio of approximately 30 annual procurement e…” · “In addition to leading complex project execution, you will manage, coach, and scale a team of Logistics Engineers, optimizing team capacity, standardizing an…”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “Schedule: Full Time” · “In this role, you will serve as the Procurement Engineering Lead for our Greensboro Center of Excellence (COE), directing fast-paced, high-impact sourcing in…” · “Schedule: Standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), with occasional peak-season operational flexibility.”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
Data and analysis Core
In the posting: “Analyze complex TMS datasets, design and configure JAGGAER ASO procurement events, run advanced optimization scenarios, and set up constraint models balancin…” · “Oversee team capacity and ensure strict compliance with standard operating procedures and data governance frameworks across all procurement activities.” · “Build and maintain high-impact KPI dashboards, executive reporting frameworks, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models using Excel and Tableau.”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
Stakeholder management Core
In the posting: “Uber Freight Engineering & Procurement partners with enterprise Transportation Management (TM) clients to solve complex supply chain challenges and execute s…” · “Host regular executive updates with key client and internal stakeholders, lead route guide optimization and network design workshops, and manage rate/SRG tem…” · “Build and maintain high-impact KPI dashboards, executive reporting frameworks, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models using Excel and Tableau.”
Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
Ownership and accountability Core
In the posting: “Direct end-to-end 12-week procurement and sourcing cycles from initial project scoping through post-implementation reviews for high-visibility TM accounts.” · “Build and maintain high-impact KPI dashboards, executive reporting frameworks, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models using Excel and Tableau.”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
Adaptability and learning Core
In the posting: “Flexible location arrangements will be evaluated based on candidate qualifications.” · “Schedule: Standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), with occasional peak-season operational flexibility.”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
Attention to detail and quality Core
In the posting: “Oversee team capacity and ensure strict compliance with standard operating procedures and data governance frameworks across all procurement activities.” · “Schedule: Standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), with occasional peak-season operational flexibility.”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
Problem solving Supporting
In the posting: “Uber Freight Engineering & Procurement partners with enterprise Transportation Management (TM) clients to solve complex supply chain challenges and execute s…”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.

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