Senior Specialist, Pricing

Company: XPO Logistics, Inc.
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Logistics done differently. At XPO Logistics, we believe that providing superior support and solutions for our customers drives our success, and we want to put you behind the wheel. As a Senior Specialist, Pricing, you will source and build strategic partnerships with agents, sales team members and our carrier base to develop more international business. Youll also negotiate contracts with carriers, onboard new customers and source projects in the most cost effective and productive manner. If youre excited about the challenge of working for a fast-paced global company, we have an opportunity for you to grow with XPO. Pay, benefits and more. We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan. What youll do on a typical day:

• Source and negotiate pricing with ocean, air and domestic carrier base
• Identify and resolve problems
• Provide timely and professional support to customers and vendors
• Develop relationships and close business with the international agent and internal customer base
• Prepare competitive pricing solutions and process feedback to win quoted and future business
• Onboard customers and liaise with sales, operations and finance to ensure proper transition
• Support pricing team on RFPs and larger customer bids What you need to succeed at XPO: At a minimum, youll need:
  • Bachelors degree
  • 3 years of experience in the transportation industry or a related field
  • Basic knowledge of Windows applications and experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Itd be great if you also have:
    • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain
    • Experience with logistics management software Be part of something big. XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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