Transportation Pricing & Operations Manager:
The Transportation Pricing & Operations Manager is responsible for leading transportation pricing strategy, shipment visibility, risk management, and operational performance across the logistics network.
Core Roles & Responsibilities
1. Transportation Pricing & Cost Management
- Develop and manage competitive transportation pricing strategies (Air, TL, LTL, PTL, Ocean, Rail).
- Obtain and negotiate contract rates with carriers, airlines, co-loaders, and logistics providers.
- Prepare accurate rate quotations, RFQs, and cost analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor cost per shipment, cost per cubic feet, productivity, and labor-related transportation expenses.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and conduct time studies and financial impact analysis.
- Maintain and update pricing databases, rate sheets, and reporting dashboards.
2. Shipment Monitoring & Exception Management
- Monitor end-to-end shipment visibility across all transportation modes.
- Track critical milestones including pickup, transit status, layovers, and delivery.
- Identify risks such as delays, route deviations, missed appointments, and No-Shows.
- Escalate high-risk shipments according to SOP and implement corrective actions.
- Communicate ETA changes and service risks to stakeholders proactively.
3. Risk Management & Compliance
- Develop and implement transportation risk management policies and procedures.
- Monitor regulatory changes (DOT, FMCSA, federal/state laws) and ensure compliance.
- Conduct carrier safety evaluations and risk assessments.
- Lead incident investigations and develop corrective action plans.
- Manage transportation insurance programs (cargo, liability) and claims coordination.
- Coordinate audits and internal compliance reviews.
4. Operational Planning & Performance Management
- Measure and analyze operational KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory – SQDCI).
- Forecast transportation volume and project headcount/equipment requirements.
- Track OTD, No-Show trends, carrier performance, and exception metrics.
- Create Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) and executive-level presentations.
- Lead warehouse and yard flow coordination related to inbound/outbound transportation.
- Run space and operational efficiency simulations to improve network performance.
5. Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Analyze workflow processes and implement SOP improvements.
- Partner with warehouse, procurement, planning, sales, and customer teams to improve service and reduce cost.
- Support carrier onboarding and performance reviews.
- Train internal teams and carriers on risk awareness and compliance practices.
- Maintain accurate data reporting in TMS, WMS, ERP, and visibility platforms.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Associate Degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in transportation pricing, freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain operations.
- Strong understanding of domestic and international transportation pricing structures.
- Experience in risk management, compliance, and carrier performance management preferred.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (data analysis, forecasting, reporting).
- Experience with TMS, WMS, ERP systems, and visibility platforms.
- Experience with Tableau or other BI tools (preferred).
- Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities.
Core Competencies
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent presentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
