Question 1

How much does it cost to hire a fractional Logistics Manager?

Accepted Answer

Engagements start at $5,000/month on a retainer basis, typically scoped at 5-10 hours per week. We build custom retainer-based SOWs for each engagement rather than offering hourly or project-based arrangements, so the scope is always matched to your actual operational needs. For market context, you can review the live rate benchmarks for Logistics Manager compensation. The retainer model gives you predictable costs without the overhead of a full-time salary, benefits, or equity.

Question 2

How quickly can I hire a Logistics Manager through Go Fractional?

Accepted Answer

Most clients are matched with a pre-screened Logistics Manager in ~3 days . There is no deposit required to start sourcing, so the process begins immediately. Every operator is pre-screened by veteran executive recruiters before you meet them, which means you are reviewing qualified candidates, not raw applicants. Our 98% match success rate reflects how precisely we align operators to your specific supply chain environment.

Question 3

How is Go Fractional different from a staffing agency or logistics recruiter?

Accepted Answer

Go Fractional is a dedicated fractional executive marketplace , not a staffing agency and not a generic freelance platform. Our network includes 15,000 operators across operations, supply chain, and logistics, matched to your needs using AI that identifies who has solved your specific problem before. Our founder previously sold a sourcing company to Greenhouse, and our Head of Talent ran executive search at top firms and led talent at Squarespace from early stage through IPO. That pedigree means the pre-screening and matching process is built to a much higher standard than a typical agency placement.

Question 4

How are Logistics Managers pre-screened before I meet them?

Accepted Answer

Every Logistics Manager in our network is pre-screened by veteran executive recruiters who evaluate track record, references, and hands-on operational leadership. We look specifically at whether the operator has managed supply chains at the complexity and scale relevant to your business. You only meet operators who have already cleared that bar, which keeps your time focused on fit rather than filtering.

Question 5

Can I convert a fractional or interim Logistics Manager to a full-time employee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you start with a contract-to-hire engagement and decide you want to bring the operator on full-time, conversion is available at 20% of first-year salary . This gives you a low-risk way to trial an operator in your environment before making a permanent commitment. Many clients use this path intentionally: run a defined engagement, confirm the fit, then convert rather than hiring blind from the start.

Question 6

What happens if the match is not a good fit?

Accepted Answer

If a match is not working, we will rematch you at no additional cost. Our 98% match success rate means this is rare, but we stand behind the process. Because operators are pre-screened before you meet them and matched using AI to your specific logistics context, misalignments are caught early. If something does not click after you start working together, we move quickly to find the right operator so your operations are not left without leadership.

Question 7

Is a fractional Logistics Manager an employee or a contractor?

Accepted Answer

Fractional and interim Logistics Managers engage as independent contractors , not employees. This means no payroll taxes, benefits administration, or employment overhead on your end. If you want to bring someone on as a full-time employee, the contract-to-hire model is designed exactly for that transition, with a clear conversion path and fee structure built into the engagement from the start.

Factor	Fractional	Full-Time	Agency / Staffing Firm
Time to Hire	~3 days	2-4 months	2-6 weeks
Engagement Structure	Monthly retainer, scoped SOW	Salary + benefits + equity	Placement fee or markup on hours
Cost Profile	Pay for what you need	Fixed overhead regardless of workload	Markup on every hour billed
Best For	Ongoing or project-based logistics leadership	Stable, long-term operational scale

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