Project Logistics Pricing Supervisor

Kuehne+Nagel; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive pay

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in The Woodlands, TX, seeks a detail-oriented Project Logistics Pricing Supervisor to lead day-to-day pricing activities, oversee pricing operations, and drive competitive, profitable quotations for multi-modal shipments.

You will develop supplier relationships, support procurement, guide the pricing team, and partner with sales, operations, and customer excellence to improve profitability and pricing competitiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, supply chain, or logistics pricing.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating teams in a logistics, procurement, commercial, or operational environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience evaluating costs, margins, pricing strategies, and profitability metrics.
• Proven supplier management, procurement, and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective business partnerships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with proficiency in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily pricing activities and support the Project Logistics Pricing team in delivering timely, accurate, and competitive quotations.
• Prepare, review, and manage pricing solutions across multiple transport modes, including air, ocean, road, charter, and specialized project cargo.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting procurement and sourcing initiatives to secure the most competitive rates.
• Serve as a key point of contact for pricing-related inquiries and collaborate with customer excellence, sales, and operations teams to support customer opportunities.
• Ensure pricing data, quotations, and system records are accurately maintained and completed within established service-level timelines.
• Partner with business unit pricing teams to identify rate optimization opportunities and improve overall pricing competitiveness.
• Analyze quote performance, win/loss ratios, and gross profit margins, providing recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially focused Project Logistics Pricing Supervisor to lead day-to-day pricing activities and support the delivery of competitive, profitable logistics solutions. This role is responsible for overseeing pricing operations, managing supplier and procurement activities, guiding the pricing team, and ensuring accurate quotations that align with customer requirements and company profitability objectives.

How you create impact

• Supervise daily pricing activities and support the Project Logistics Pricing team in delivering timely, accurate, and competitive quotations.
• Prepare, review, and manage pricing solutions across multiple transport modes, including air, ocean, road, charter, and specialized project cargo.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting procurement and sourcing initiatives to secure the most competitive rates.
• Serve as a key point of contact for pricing-related inquiries and collaborate with customer excellence, sales, and operations teams to support customer opportunities.
• Ensure pricing data, quotations, and system records are accurately maintained and completed within established service-level timelines.
• Partner with business unit pricing teams to identify rate optimization opportunities and improve overall pricing competitiveness.
• Analyze quote performance, win/loss ratios, and gross profit margins, providing recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

What we would like you to bring

• 5+ years of experience in project logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, supply chain, or logistics pricing.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating teams in a logistics, procurement, commercial, or operational environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience evaluating costs, margins, pricing strategies, and profitability metrics.
• Proven supplier management, procurement, and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective business partnerships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with proficiency in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

What's in it for you

Kuehne+Nagel offers a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

Hir­ing Process

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes such as screening applications and interview scheduling. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, and protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment). Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for sincere religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.