Senior Pricing Specialist - Charlotte, NC.

Damco Spain SL; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC is seeking a Senior Pricing Manager in the Cold Chain brokerage team to develop and implement a strategic pricing strategy and perform analytics for drayage, FTL, and LTL pricing, network optimization, and KPI reporting. The role requires advanced Excel knowledge, data analytics capabilities, and coordination with operations and sales management.

The Senior Pricing Manager will assist with client RFPs, prepare reports, and ensure pricing accuracy while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field is preferred.
• Strong Excel and data-analytic capabilities are required.
• Proficient with MS Office and ability to evaluate data quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement market competitive pricing proposals for drayage, FTL, and LTL.
• Analyze lane history and carrier rates to offer competitive pricing.
• Analyze shipping data to report revenue, cost and margin trends.
• Query multiple data sources to compile reports for analysis.
• Monitor pricing accuracy against negotiated contracts.
• Develop business proposals and bid responses for sales presentations.
• Travel to meet key carriers and strengthen partnerships.
• Support operations and sales with pricing strategy and insights.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analytics

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike.Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process.Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Job Description:

The Senior Pricing Manager in the Cold Chain brokerage team in developing and implementing a strategic pricing strategy and performing analytics on current and prospective clients related to drayage, FTL, & LTL pricing, network optimization, carrier mix, time in transit, and ad hoc reporting requests. The Cold Chain Senior Pricing & Carrier Specialist will also assist with preparing client RFPs and reports to measure KPIs and conduct detailed analytical work on General Rate Increases. The Senior Pricing Manager requires advanced Excel knowledge, data analytics capabilities, phone and email interaction with operations and sales management, and client services.

Functions:

• Develop and implement market competitive drayage, FTL, & LTL pricing proposals for new and existing clients according to overall company strategies
• Conduct an analysis of lane history to determine target markets. Collaborate with existing carriers to identify backhaul opportunities, allowing us to offer competitive pricing. Additionally, compare carrier rates with market analytics
• Analyze shipping data to predict and report on revenue, cost, and margin trends
• Query multiple data sources to aggregate data for reporting and analysis
• Optimize pricing based on market conditions, client needs, and shipping profile
• Work with internal teams to develop company pricing strategies
• Develop business proposals and bid responses to support sales presentations
• Monitor pricing rates to ensure accuracy with negotiated contracts
• Strategically expand our reefer carrier network to enhance pricing competitiveness. This involves identifying carriers across various modes, including specialized commodities such as pharmaceuticals and ice cream. Additionally, onboard carriers to provide our brokers with increased options for lane operations
• Other duties as assigned that support the sales, management, and operations teams
• Engage in travel to personally meet key carriers, fostering face-to-face interactions to strengthen partnerships.
• Demonstrate a high level of industry knowledge to make informed decisions pertaining to the carrier base.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in drayage, FTL, & LTL pricing is preferred.
• Critical thinking and the ability to make quick business decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with other data evaluation tools.
• The capacity to work independently and self-sufficiently, without direct and constant supervision
• Preferred: Experience in the Cold Chain field & pricing strategy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mentality with the ability to lead and achieve set goals.
• Desire to thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment, coupled with a capacity and eagerness to learn.
• Strong understanding of how to collect and analyze statistical data as well as the ability to differentiate good data from bad data
• Domestic travel is expected.
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay: 65K-80K per year

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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