COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is seeking a Trucking Pricing and Dispatch Manager.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analyze and optimize the drayage and trailer pool network to enhance efficiency and reduce transportation costs.
- Utilize data-driven insights to identify opportunities for improvement in route planning, drayage/trailer utilization, and overall network performance.
- Evolve and implement enhanced pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability in the market.
- Analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and customer demands to make informed pricing decisions.
- Track and maintain the contract rate management system.
- Generate meaningful reports and dashboards to provide insights into network performance and pricing effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and finance, to gather insights and align strategies.
- Work within a team environment and place team goals above self.
- Work both independently and collaboratively to problem solve unique business challenges.
- Stay Informed about Industry trends, trucking market conditions, and competitor activities.
- Lead and supervise a team of dispatchers, coordinators, or administrative staff.
- Provide coaching, training, and support to team members to ensure high performance, professional growth, and job satisfaction.
- Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and tracking tools to monitor the movement of drayage shipments in real-time.
- Identify and address any delays, disruptions, or exceptions to maintain on-time delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Finance or a related field or 5 years of related experience.
- Knowledge of market levels for import and export, USA base port.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, including overtime and weekends.
- Proven experience in freight forwarder, trucking network analysis, optimization, and pricing strategies.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
Job Type: Full-time