Director of Pricing
Director of Pricing
Fifth Wheel Freight
Kentwood, MI
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The Director of Pricing will be responsible for developing and leading the pricing strategy and contracting habits for FWF at a management level. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Operations and will oversee a team responsible for implementing pricing strategies, analyzing industry trends, and leveraging data findings to drive business decisions.
About FWF
FWF is a third-party logistics and transportation company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. Together, we have paved the way in the transportation industry since our founding in 2012. Our award-winning culture is devoted to empowering people and collectively creating an environment of excellence as we strive to move teammates, partners, and customers upward to create a lasting impact. As a 3PL, we specialize in full truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), drayage, rail, and international ground and air freight. FWF's services extend far beyond moving freight. In addition to logistics and transportation services, we provide ongoing leadership development , diversity, equity, and inclusion guidance , and specialized industry training . Learn more about us at fwf.com .
Responsibilities
About FWF
FWF is a third-party logistics and transportation company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. Together, we have paved the way in the transportation industry since our founding in 2012. Our award-winning culture is devoted to empowering people and collectively creating an environment of excellence as we strive to move teammates, partners, and customers upward to create a lasting impact. As a 3PL, we specialize in full truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), drayage, rail, and international ground and air freight. FWF's services extend far beyond moving freight. In addition to logistics and transportation services, we provide ongoing leadership development , diversity, equity, and inclusion guidance , and specialized industry training . Learn more about us at fwf.com .
Responsibilities
- Lead the company RFP/RFQ process, ensuring strategic alignment and optimal pricing outcomes
- Develop and articulate pricing and contracting policies and strategies
- Oversee the review and analysis of data to ensure accurate and insightful reporting
- Produce comprehensive statistics and performance reports on carrier/customer contracts
- Establish and enforce SOP policies to drive continuous company improvement
- Stay ahead of industry standards and trends to maintain competitive pricing strategies in a dynamic market
- Collaborate with the Sales Department to provide data-driven insights that enhance quoting, negotiation, and RFQ sales processes
- Communicate effectively with executive leadership, including presenting findings and recommendations
- Manage and mentor the pricing team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
- Comprehensive exposure to tools and data that will help fuel your knowledge, growth, and problem-solving skills
- Daily, hands-on work experience and coaching from accounting professionals
- Ongoing support from team members and management
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools
- Extensive knowledge and experience with internal pricing software and systems
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Proven leadership and team management abilities
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- 3+ years of transportation pricing experience
- Competitive starting salary based on experience
- Health/Dental/Vision/Pet/Life/Disability insurance options after an initial 90-day training period
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match options after an initial 90-day training period
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee assistance and discount programs
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Paid time off, sick days, parental leave, and holidays
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
- Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest
- A Transport Topics Top Freight Brokerage Firm
- Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation
- Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces
- Michigan Celebrates Small Business 50 Companies to Watch
- West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Management and Manufacturing -
Industries
Truck Transportation
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