Logistics Pricing and Procurement Manager

About World Group:

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!

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About ContainerPort Group:

ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is an award-winning multimodal transportation company specializing in container drayage. We provide comprehensive container drayage and logistics solutions for customers throughout North America. We pride ourselves on meeting customer needs through a safe and dependable fleet of nearly 1,300 independent contract drivers, and a dedicated team of over 350 transportation experts. Learn more at our website: www.containerport.com

About This Role:

ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is currently looking for a dedicated, driven person to join our family as a Logistics Pricing and Procurement Manager to join our growing corporate headquarters in Rocky River, Ohio!

The Logistics Pricing and Procurement Manager will be responsible for and managing internal and external rate requests, conducting profitability analysis, maintaining pricing data, increasing active partner carriers, evaluating carrier performance, collaborating with other divisions, and managing analytics projects by leading a team of Logistics Pricing and Procurement of Analysts and Carrier Services team members. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Logistics Pricing and Procurement Analysts.
• Lead and manage Carrier Services Team.
• Meet active partner carrier on-boarding goals.
• Manage all rate requests by prioritizing based on urgency and value.
• Procure rates from carriers, conduct rate comparisons, and establish profitable sell rates for all new rate requests/RFPs.
• Quickly respond to all pricing inquiries.
• Analyze rate data, reporting of trends and carrier performance data to uncover areas of improvement.
• Collaborate with key company stakeholders on new opportunities and the health of current accounts, identifying root cause and implementing solutions when necessary.
• Negotiate rates with carriers to increase lane margins.
• Oversee master database for buy and sell rates for the Capacity Solutions division.
• Oversee partner carrier master database.
• Conduct analytics projects including pulling, manipulating, and reporting data from creation of project to design and execution.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost savings within the pricing and procurement function.
• Assist with other carrier management tasks as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics Management, Business Administration, or similar (or 2 years of applicable job experience)
• Demonstrated experience in pricing, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Excellent with numbers
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with external contacts and other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office working conditions with medium noise level in an open environment
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed
• Hybrid work schedule

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits package:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial planning
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Bonus Eligibility