Transportation Pricing & Operations Manager:
The Transportation Pricing Manager is responsible for developing competitive pricing strategies across multiple transportation modes and delivering accurate quotations and cost analyses. The role drives company profitability through pricing optimization, cost control, and data‑driven decision support.
1. Transportation Pricing & Cost Management
- Develop and manage competitive pricing strategies for Air, TL, LTL, PTL, Ocean, and Rail transportation.
- Negotiate contract rates with carriers, airlines, co‑loaders, and logistics partners.
- Prepare accurate rate quotations, RFQs, and cost analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor key cost KPIs such as cost per shipment, cost per cubic foot, productivity, and labor‑related transportation expenses.
- Identify cost‑saving opportunities through financial impact analysis and time studies.
- Maintain and update pricing databases, rate sheets, and reporting dashboards.
2. Market & Financial Analysis
- Analyze market rate trends, transportation industry patterns, and competitive benchmarks.
- Provide financial insights that support pricing decisions and strategic planning.
3. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Planning to optimize pricing and improve service levels.
- Support carrier onboarding processes and pricing‑related training for internal teams.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in transportation pricing, freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain operations.
- Strong understanding of domestic and international transportation pricing structures.
Technical Skills
- Advanced MS Excel skills (data analysis, forecasting, reporting).
- Experience with TMS, WMS, ERP, and visibility platforms.
- Experience with Tableau or BI tools preferred.
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
