Trucking and Pricing Dispatch Manager

COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is seeking a Trucking Pricing and Dispatch Manager.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your target starting salary?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment based visa?

Experience:

• 3PL: 2 years (Preferred)
• Dispatching: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77032 (Required)

Work Location: In person