National Project Logistics Pricing Manager

We are seeking a strategic and results‑driven National Project Logistics Pricing Manager to lead pricing operations across all modes of transport and cargo classifications. This role is responsible for managing the national pricing team, driving procurement and supplier strategies, ensuring competitive and profitable pricing solutions, and providing commercial guidance for quotations, tenders, and customer opportunities.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the national Project Logistics Pricing team, fostering a high-performance and solution-oriented culture.

Oversee pricing activities across air, ocean, road, charter, breakbulk, and specialized cargo solutions to ensure competitive and profitable outcomes.

Drive supplier sourcing, procurement, and contract negotiations to secure best-in-class service, cost efficiency, and compliance standards.

Serve as the primary pricing escalation point for internal stakeholders, supporting strategic customer opportunities, bids, and tenders.

Monitor pricing performance, win/loss ratios, margins, and operational KPIs, providing actionable insights to improve commercial results.

Collaborate with sales, operations, customer excellence, and business unit leaders to optimize pricing strategies and strengthen market competitiveness.

Lead strategic supplier engagements, RFQ processes, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring pricing data integrity and process compliance.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in project logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or transportation operations, with a strong background in pricing and procurement.

3+ years of leadership experience managing pricing, commercial, procurement, or logistics teams in a fast-paced environment.

Strong commercial and financial acumen with demonstrated experience in pricing strategy, margin management, cost control, and profitability analysis.

Proven negotiation and supplier management expertise, with the ability to build strategic partnerships and secure competitive service agreements.

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions and drive business growth.

Benefits
Kuehne+Nagel offers a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.

Employment Eligibility
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement
Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, or protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment). Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

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