Pricing Coordinator

Job Description Salary: Knichel Logistics is seeking to add a full-time Pricing Coordinator in our Cranberry office to support the company’s continued growth. WHO WE ARE From the food and beverages that stock our shelves, to electronics and everything in between, Knichel Logistics arranges the transportation of consumer goods throughout North America. We are a fast growing, woman owned and operated, non-asset based 3rd Party Logistics Provider headquartered in Cranberry Twp PA. WHAT YOU WILL DO As a Pricing Coordinator, you will play a critical role working within the Rates department by acting as an extension of the Sales, Account Management, and Operations departments to maintain and grow the company’s intermodal, truckload and LTL business units. Specializing in long term rates, the Pricing Coordinator will negotiate customer rate requests as well as coordinate and resolve route and rate exceptions in the freight process. The Pricing Coordinator will actively develop their knowledge of all railroad, drayage, and hazardous material rules. Complete intermodal pricing requests from existing and potential new customers in accordance with assigned due dates and/or service level agreements. Assist in the preparation of Bid (RFP) and project pricing, ensuring that rates are accurate, competitive and submitted within the customers timeline requirements. Ensure compliance with operational policies prior to pricing business (examples include validating the commodity is not restricted/prohibited, identifying specific geographic areas that are restricted due to embargos, capacity, etc.) Communicate and develop a rapport with internal and external stakeholders to include customers, vendors, sales and account management Collaborate with management and peers to identify best practices to provide continuous improvement in the quality of pricing activities that will lead to improved win ratios and profitability. Assist Pricing team with maintaining rate and pricing files, as needed Support Operations with routing options and accounting in rate discrepancies. WHAT WE\'RE LOOKING FOR EDUCATION Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: College degree and/or coursework related to Logistics, Business Management, Information Technology, or similar. LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION Required: None Preferred: Any professional certification related to Logistics, Business Management, Information Technology, or similar. EXPERIENCE Required: A minimum of one year experience in customer service, operations, and/or account management type functions. Preferred:One year of logistics, customer service, and/or pricing experience. WHAT WILL SET YOU APART Initiating, building, and maintaining healthy relationships Collaborating with sales and business development channels Strong, positive leadership skills that adhere with Knichel Logistics values and strategic vision Analytical, organized, data focused and become a subject matter expert with-in the intermodal rail market Able to quickly learn technologies that will be utilized as a Pricing Coordinator to include but not limited to the company’s Transportation Management Software, Excel, and other SAAS products specifically used for pricing such as Softmodal. Demonstrate significant communication, prioritization and time management skills WHAT WE OFFER Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Health-related Expenses 401K Plan (up to 3% company match, 50% of employee contribution) $25,000 Term Life Insurance group policy Short Term Disability plan Hybrid work schedule ( 4 days in office , 1 remote) 6 Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off Fully equipped on-site gym, basketball and volleyball courts On-site café with outside seating On-site daycare Full training on all applicable systems and processes Continuous self-improvement and training opportunities FLSA Status:Non-exempt Knichel Logistics Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs, and twists), color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), marital status, disability, public assistance, age, familial status, genetic information, local commissions activity, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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