Location: USA - Itasca, N Arlington Heights 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

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

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in Pricing Leadership in international transportation and logistics management.

Language skills
• Fluency in English (oral and written).

Computer Literacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with transportation management software.

At Will Employment
DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as "at will" employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law*. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. *Except if employed in Montana, where termination requires just cause.

For this position, the expected base pay is: $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.

DSV provides a comprehensive package of health benefits including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with flexible and health spending accounts, short and long-term disability coverage, and wellness resources to support your overall well-being. In addition, our 401(k) plan offers company-matching contributions up to 5% to help you build a secure financial future. To support a healthy work-life balance, DSV also offers generous paid time off, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays.

DSV does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website, employees, or Human Resources. DSV will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of DSV and will be processed accordingly without fees.

Information regarding DSV's benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Manager, Regional, Air & Sea Pricing

Itasca