Director, Distribution Field Manager
Abbott
Director of Logistics
Gumro & Associates
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $135,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead and mentor a team to develop and execute pricing strategies for all new and existing customer contracts to achieve department goals.
- Continually manage and analyze rates to ensure strategic market alignment, for competitive pricing, operational costs, and service levels.
- Lead ongoing route optimization and network design initiatives to proactively enhance customer service and control operational costs.
- Implement and manage routing and pricing automation, including integration of static and dynamic models.
- Design vertical-specific standardized pricing methodologies across healthcare, retail, and automotive sectors.
- Develop and maintain internal billing templates, pricing models, and pay structures for independent contractor (IC) and Vendor (agent) driver models.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, IT, and Finance to provide logistics input for sales proposal development, enabling smooth customer onboarding and alignment across functions.
- Utilize data to build compelling pricing proposals and present recommendations to senior leadership and clients.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost and enhance profitability.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus.
- Significant experience in logistics management with a focus on pricing and routing.
- Minimum 4 years of leadership experience managing direct reports.
- Demonstrated experience in developing pricing strategies, routing methodologies, and internal automation systems.
- Residence in Eastern or Central Time Zone (remote role).
- Industry experience in Healthcare, Pool Distribution, or Courier sectors is preferred.
- Experience with transportation management technology or managed transportation solutions is preferred.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus.
Benefits
- 401(K)
- Health Insurance
- Disability/Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
pricing strategiesrouting methodologiesautomation systemsdata analysisnetwork designbilling templatespricing modelscost optimizationcontinuous improvementlogistics management
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvinganalytical skillscustomer service orientationpresentation skillsteam management
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBASix Sigma Green Belt
