Location
Houston TX
Req. ID
0806
Job type
Full-Time
Compensation
Offers a competitive base salary + Commission & Benefits.
Well-established freight forwarding company is looking for a talented Global Pricing Manager specialized in the international freight forwarding industry. The company is going through a digital transformation in 2023. So, we are looking for an experienced Freight Forwarding / Logistics services pricing professional who can work with Shipping Lines, Ground service providers, Airlines, and Global agencies. You will be responsible for developing, forecasting, and setting the trade pricing policies and building a global team of on-site pricing analysts with overseas branches. This is an exciting opportunity for logistics enthusiasts willing to join the industry's challenges in digital transformation in operations and marketing.
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Procure NVOCC and manage current contracts with the Shipping Lines, export, and import
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Establish Road freight pricing policy based on current and future carrier's accounts
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Supervise current pricing analysts team of 3
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Build a pricing team of 4 analysts - workers by 06.01.2023 to monitor and keep the pricing database updated for Sea, Road, and Air Freight services
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Prepare the department for Air freight service procurement by 11.01.2023
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Assess current corporate procurement capacity and advice better practices for rate optimization
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Assist the Project Department with OOG freight through Heavy haul truckers, Breakbulk carriers and/or chartering agents for sea and air transportation.
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Lead the bid activities for all modes of transportation based on geographical and account specifics.
Requirements
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5+ years of Pricing experience with NVOCC contracts
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5+ years in Freight Forwarding / Logistics industry
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5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, including directing the work of others in a supervisory capacity.
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Project Cargo professional
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Breakbulk cargo professional
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Ocean freight professional
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Strong knowledge of database management software, including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
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Must have strong quantitative analytical skills and outstanding verbal and written communication skills
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Logistics & Transportation industry professional
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Team builder
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Details oriented
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Technology-oriented data user
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Leader of leaders
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Able to work on-site at Houston ( Willowbrook), TX.