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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

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. 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 What We Commit to You ·

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 Qualifications ·

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 Compensation and Benefits ·

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 Awards and Recognition · 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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