Manager, Regional, Air & Sea Pricing

Summary

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.

Duties and 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management or a related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding, logistics or related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in estimating/pricing is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• 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 (preferred).
• Fluency in English (oral and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with transportation management software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for managing a team of operations staff.

Pay

Expected base pay: $106,000 - $135,000 / Annual. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, geographic location and other objective business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible and health spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• 401(k) plan with company-matching contributions up to 5%.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays.

Schedule

Full Time