Manager, Regional, Air & Sea Pricing

DSV•Arlington Heights, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Air & Sea Pricing Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the respective DSV pricing team within a region/sub-region, ensuring that all activities are conducted in an efficient, and cost-effective manner within the nominated Pricing Tool. This position will be responsible for managing staff, implementing company standardized operational policies and procedures, and managing team workflows in a timely, competitive, and professional manner.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding, logistics or related field is required.
Fluency in English (oral and written).
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 is preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in estimating/pricing is preferred.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address operational issues and challenges.
Previous experience in Air $ Ocean operations is highly preferred.
In-depth knowledge of transportation and logistics processes, regulations, and industry best practices.
Proficiency in using transportation management software, such as TMS or WMS.
Knowledge of lean principles and methodologies is a plus.
Strong math and analytical skills is preferred.
Experience in Pricing Leadership in international transportation and logistics management.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee all aspects of the Air & Ocean pricing team for the area of responsibility, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating activities of the team.
Work with Regional and Country Team to review and maintain master data rates within the quoting tool.
Monitor team utilization of pricing tool and review performance to identify areas for improvement in operational effectiveness and rate effectiveness
Implement all related company policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency and quality of quotes through the established quoting tool
Provide assistance and guidance to the team for the effective utilization of the nominated pricing tool.
Manage staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation, to ensure that all team members are working effectively and efficiently.
Manage and review the effectiveness of the Sell Rates for the region of responsibility
Assist in the preparation of bids and estimates in area of responsibility.
Track our win/ loss ratio and establish corrective actions to improve win ratio.
Create and develop an enjoyable working environment, promoting free thinking hard work and mile-stone delivery.