Transportation Pricing Specialist

LX Pantos Americas; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LX Pantos America is seeking a Transportation Pricing Specialist in the United States to develop competitive pricing across Air, TL, LTL, PTL, Ocean, and Rail. You will negotiate rates with carriers, prepare quotations, and analyze costs to drive profitability.

The role requires strong Excel, data analysis, and BI tool experience, plus collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Planning to optimize pricing and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in transportation pricing, freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of domestic and international transportation pricing structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop 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.
• Analyze market rate trends, transportation industry patterns, and competitive benchmarks.
• Provide financial insights that support pricing decisions and strategic planning.
• 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.

Skills

MS Excel

Data analysis

Forecasting

Reporting

TMS

WMS

ERP systems

Tableau

BI tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

Tools

TMS

WMS

ERP

BI dashboards

Job description

The Transportation Pricing Specialist 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.

Core Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.
• 2+ 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. **

Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Workplace

LX Pantos America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we strive to create an environment where all employees feel respected and empowered.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.