[Remote] Senior Consultant, Carrier Pricing and Optimization
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SIB is a leading cost reduction and business optimization firm that helps organizations reduce operating expenses and improve efficiency. The Senior Consultant, Carrier Pricing and Optimization is responsible for leading pricing analysis and carrier invoice auditing services to help clients reduce transportation costs and maximize carrier agreements.
Responsibilities
- Lead pricing analysis and optimization initiatives for prospective and existing clients
- Analyze parcel carrier agreements to identify cost savings opportunities and develop pricing recommendations
- Develop and maintain pricing models that support client acquisition, retention, and profitability
- Monitor carrier rate changes, fuel surcharges, accessorial fees, and market trends
- Provide strategic guidance on carrier pricing, contract structure, and shipping optimization
- Oversee parcel and invoice audit processes to ensure accuracy and maximize client recoveries
- Identify billing discrepancies, overcharges, and operational improvement opportunities
- Establish quality standards, service levels, and key performance indicators for the audit team
- Drive automation and process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
- Serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients regarding transportation spend and carrier pricing strategies
- Present pricing analyses, audit findings, and savings recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Partner with Sales during new business pursuits and client renewals
- Work closely with Client Success and Operations to ensure successful implementation of client recommendations
- Develop dashboards and executive reporting on pricing performance, audit recoveries, client savings, and operational metrics
- Analyze large data sets to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Partner with Product and Technology teams to enhance pricing tools, reporting capabilities, and audit platforms
- Maintain expertise in parcel carrier contracts, tariff changes, pricing structures, and industry regulations
- Ensure audit activities comply with client agreements and internal quality standards
- Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures and best practices
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in parcel shipping, transportation pricing, logistics consulting, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of UPS, FedEx, USPS, regional carriers, and parcel pricing methodologies
- Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing large, complex data sets
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence executive stakeholders
- Experience negotiating parcel carrier agreements
- Experience in transportation consulting or logistics technology
- Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools
- Experience with parcel audit platforms, transportation management systems (TMS), or shipping analytics solutions
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) plan with Company match
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