Carrier Sourcing Manager

Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: In person; Raleigh, NC  

Who We Are:  

Synchrogistics is a dynamic $100 million 4PL headquartered in Raleigh, NC. We deliver industry-leading problem solving, customer service and analytics to premier clients. Our business is 50% brokerage and 50% managed transportation. Our creative solutions are customized to each client, and we focus on ensuring successful implementation of those solutions. We have grown rapidly while keeping our core culture healthy.  

Now, we’re looking for a driven Carrier Sourcing Manager to help us strengthen and expand our carrier network – and take our service to the next level.  

The Carrier Sourcing Manager (CSM) plays a pivotal role in overseeing the performance and development of the company’s core carrier portfolio, including truckload and less-than-truckload carriers.  

What You’ll Do:  

•  Source new carriers, build deeper existing carrier relationships, and drive carrier outreach to improve client services by creating long-term, trusted partnerships.

• Develop routing guides and dedicated lane programs to secure predictable capacity and rates.  

• Negotiate rates and capacity commitments with carriers, balancing cost, service, and margin.  

• Regularly checks-in with core carriers, conducts regular surveys on company performance, and maintains a carrier scorecard to push continuous improvements. 

• Conducts quarterly Lane Analysis for top accounts to review carrier pool and routing guide strategy  

• Anticipate future freight needs based on sales forecasts, seasonality, and market trends.  

• Use tools like DAT, Truckstop, or FreightWaves SONAR for benchmarking and to monitor spot and contract rate trends across regions and equipment types.  

• Analyzes carrier data to assist in identifying savings opportunities with carriers 

• Analyze sourcing outcomes (margin, carrier utilization, service performance). 

• Identify gaps in coverage or over-reliance on certain carriers.  

• Implement process improvements to reduce costs or improve carrier loyalty.  

 

What We Need To See: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field preferred.  

• Three (3) years minimum carrier sourcing experience.  

• Experience with Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.  

• Experience with CRM software; Salesforce preferred.  

• Bilingual a plus  

 

We Offer:  

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience  

• Be part of a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial team where your ideas are heard  

• Build meaningful, long-term partnerships that make a real difference for our clients 

• Work in a supportive culture that values people, creativity, and continuous improvement  

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization  

Core Values:  

• Figure It Out, Make It Happen 

• Results Matter  

• Passion & Grit 

• Integrity  

• Teamwork  

 

Interested candidates should submit an application and cover letter outlining relevant experience to Recruiting@synchrogistics.com or apply here: https://synchrogistics.breezy.hr/p/faa10aaf8405-carrier-sourcing-manager.