LTL Logistics Manager

As the LTL Logistics Manager, you will support the LTL Division at PLS while overseeing pricing responsibilities. You will develop and foster LTL carrier relations by implementing new client proposals and leading existing client engineering initiatives.

This position is based in Cranberry, PA and will be in the office Monday-Friday.

More on what you will do:

• Negotiate LTL-related pricing agreements and procurement activities. 
• Maintain blanket and customer-specific pricing profiles. 
• Prepare PLS field sales and customer deliverables such as: RFP responses, savings assessments, proposal documents, transportation service agreements, appendix A pricing exhibits, letters of authorization, and vendor letters.
• Create and run customer reports in Cognos and in TMS systems. 
• Interact with PLS sales personnel, outside service providers, and internal IT and operational staff. 
• Maintain PLS’s LTL proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS), including:

1. Support TMS needs for all divisions of LTL product line - Agent, Field Sales, 3PL, Freight Solutions and GoShip. 
2. Create billable, actual, and benchmarking profiles in the TMS.
3. Conduct data analysis, benchmarking, and modeling using the TMS. 
4. Set up accounts, products, locations, users, and reports in the TMS.

• Own carrier performance and relations, including: 

1. Review carrier performance regularly.
2. Prepare carrier bid documents and secure approval for distribution to carriers.
3. Analyze carrier bid proposals to determine savings and margin potential. 
4. Serve as a liaison between AP and carrier as needed.
5. Maintain Czar Lite and carrier-specific tariffs. 

As the LTL Logistics Manager, you will be expected to have prior experience with:

• LTL carrier pricing 
• Transporation Management Systems
• Microsoft Suite products - strong Excel skills are a plus 
• General business skills – relationship building, negotiating, presenting, benchmarking, and effective communication

Exceptional candidates will have:

• 3+ years of experience in LTL carrier pricing 
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Microsoft Access skills 

What’s in it for you?

PLS is annually recognized as a leading third-party logistics provider and a top employer. PLS provides all employees with the resources to thrive and do their best work, including:

• Free parking in Cranberry
• Unlimited PTO
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• 401k plan with employer match 

Why do you belong at PLS?

We are building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. Across PLS offices, employees enjoy:

• Casual dress attire 
• Themed dress days 
• Team activities in and outside the office
• Community outreach and volunteer initiatives 

PLS Logistics Services is An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.