Manager, Regional, Air & Sea Pricing
About The Position
The Regional Air & Sea Pricing Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the regional or sub-regional DSV pricing team, ensuring work is efficient, cost-effective, timely, competitive, and professional within the nominated pricing tool. The position manages staff and workflows, implements standardized operational policies and procedures, and supports effective pricing and quoting practices. The manager works with regional and country teams to maintain master data rates, monitors pricing-tool usage and team performance, reviews sell-rate effectiveness, and helps prepare bids and estimates. The role also tracks win/loss ratios and establishes corrective actions to improve results, while developing a productive and enjoyable team environment. The position is based in Torrance, California. DSV lists an expected annual base pay of $116,000–$145,000, with actual compensation determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, geographic location, and other business considerations.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field.
- Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and develop staff.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with people at all organizational levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and address operational issues and challenges.
- In-depth knowledge of transportation and logistics processes, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Proficiency with transportation management software, such as TMS or WMS.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with transportation management software.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in estimating or pricing.
- Previous experience in Air & Ocean operations.
- Knowledge of lean principles and methodologies.
- Strong math and analytical skills.
- Experience in pricing leadership in international transportation and logistics management.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the Air & Ocean pricing team in the assigned area, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating team activities.
- Work with regional and country teams to review and maintain master data rates in the quoting tool.
- Monitor team use of the pricing tool and review performance to identify opportunities to improve operational and rate effectiveness.
- Implement company policies, procedures, and systems to improve quote efficiency and quality through the established quoting tool.
- Provide the team with assistance and guidance on effective use of the nominated pricing tool.
- Manage staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
- Manage and review the effectiveness of regional sell rates.
- Assist with preparing bids and estimates in the assigned area.
- Track win/loss ratios and establish corrective actions to improve the win ratio.
- Create and develop an enjoyable working environment that promotes free thinking, hard work, and milestone delivery.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Flexible and health spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Wellness resources.
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 5%.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays and additional floating holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
