Trucking and Pricing Dispatch Manager - Houston, United States - COSCO Container Lines Americas, Inc.

Description

• Analyze and optimize the drayage and trailer pool network to enhance efficiency and reduce transportation costs.
• Utilize datadriven 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 crossfunctional 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 realtime.
• Identify and address any delays, disruptions, or exceptions to maintain ontime delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

• 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.
• 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.

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Monday to Friday

• What is your target starting salary?

• Dispatching: 1 year (preferred)

• Houston, TX (required)

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (required)