Manager, Regional, Air & Sea Pricing

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.  

Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. 

As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy. 

 

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Location: USA - Atlanta, 3705 Wilson Rd 

Division: Air & Sea 

Job Posting Title: Manager, Regional, Air & Sea Pricing 

Time Type: Full Time

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.

 

Educational background / Work experience
•    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.

 

Function / Market & Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen / Processes