Carrier Development & Pricing Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive expansion of reliable carrier base across multiple transportation modes – truckload, LTL, intermodal, parcel
• Manage existing carrier base through lane allocation strategies, routing guides
• Onboard and contract carriers
• Balance carrier engagement along with customer needs, operational efficiency, and Yusen profitability
• Set carrier expectations through onboarding and business review calls
• Define and document carrier process and performance expectations
• Manage carrier performance, ensure issues are addressed and KPI targets are met
• Maintain relationship with various stakeholder groups on the carrier side
• Collaborate with people managers, account owners, operators to validate carrier development strategies and ensure compliance
• Generate customer pricing strategies to the Sales and Operations team
• For larger opportunities, make accurate forecasts of purchased transportation to facilitate improved pricing decisions and gross margin expectations
• Manage RFQs, exhibit exceptional time management skills
• Collaborate with Solutions Development, contribute to the creation of competitive routing and pricing solutions
• Contribute to YLA’s success and development through hands-on analysis of customer transportation needs
• Design and maintain an effective multi-mode transportation rate management strategy
• Collaborate with Yusen IT and external software partners to understand high-level and detailed TMS rating engine capabilities
• Ensure rates are entered timely, accurately, and in a manner that enables system-driven AP/AR financial estimate calculations
• Organize data for use with transportation optimization, pricing, and analytics; understand key elements of the data and critical assumptions made in the absence of customer information
• Qualify risks and key assumptions (i.e., how they impact a potential value proposal and profitability of YLA)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Five to seven years’ experience in supply chain / logistics / transportation Account Management, Customer Service, Inside Sales/Sales Support, Operations, or related functions, required
• Three years of direct experience managing/purchasing carrier transportation services
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Receptive to new ideas and different approaches, open to change management
• Receives and understands direction from supervision and management
• Ability to drive long distances and/or travel overnight as required
• Ability to receive and understand direction from supervision and management
• Ability to Travel (up to 15%)
• Capability and competency at the user level in logistics technology applications in the areas of Transportation Management System and other relevant systems/ tools
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with executives, clients and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Strong communication (Verbal & Written) across all levels in the company is required
• Ability to work in a complex environment with limited supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting the 1st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO
• Eligible for bonus plan
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Commute Benefits
• vacation and much more

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

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