Commercial Manager (Logistics & Pricing Strategy)

Grey Parrot Systems•Chicago, IL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Grey Parrot Systems is seeking a Commercial Manager (Logistics & Pricing Strategy) on behalf of our client, ePost Global. This is a full-time, team leadership role responsible for developing and implementing pricing strategies, managing complex pricing proposals, and leading the Commercial/Pricing team. The role involves advising Sales and Executive teams, building pricing models, collaborating with various departments, supporting vendor negotiations, and automating workflows to improve pricing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Logistics, or equivalent experience.
5+ years in pricing/commercial roles (logistics preferred), including 2+ years in leadership.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical, forecasting, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SQL, Python, or BI tools is a plus.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the Commercial/Pricing team; foster a culture of growth and accountability.
Develop and implement pricing strategies and cost analysis frameworks to support profitability.
Manage complex pricing proposals for domestic and international mail, parcels, and publications.
Advise Sales and Executive teams on market trends, pricing strategies, and opportunities.
Build and maintain pricing models and dashboards using Excel and BI tools.
Collaborate with key departments—Operations, Finance, Customer Service, Export, Billing.
Support vendor negotiations to secure competitive rates.
Resolve pricing and billing discrepancies with internal teams and clients.
Automate workflows, improve pricing operations, and establish process best practices.
Report on departmental KPIs and ensure service level agreements are met.