What You’ll Do:
Sourcing & Strategy
- Support transportation sourcing strategies developed by leadership
- Partner with Operations and Implementation teams to align carrier strategy with client needs
- Analyze transportation spend and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Participate in client meetings, business reviews, and carrier meetings
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and sourcing SOP management
Pricing & Analysis
- Provide truckload (TL) pricing support for Sales and Solutions teams
- Analyze pricing trends using Tableau, DAT, and internal pricing data
- Identify pricing gaps and recommend corrective actions
- Conduct RFPs, carrier bid analysis, and sourcing evaluations
Carrier & Contract Management
- Assist with carrier negotiations, rate agreements, and capacity planning
- Maintain carrier rate, fuel, and accessorial agreements
- Ensure pricing accuracy and compliance within Echo’s TLRG system
- Monitor carrier performance and support service issue resolution
- Maintain knowledge of carrier capabilities, coverage, and service offerings
Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve sourcing processes
- Support operational problem-solving and process optimization
- Help strengthen carrier relationships and sourcing effectiveness
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Understanding of truckload (TL) pricing fundamentals
- Operational experience with TL shipments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and internal teams
- Comfortable presenting information to peers and leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with transportation pricing tools or freight data platforms
- Familiarity with Excel or logistics analytics tools
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and energetic work environment
- Volunteer and community engagement opportunities
Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.
Work environment/physical demands summary:
This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other
office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of
that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.
Benefits
For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.
Compensation
$56,641.00-80,671.00 per yearThis role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance.Echo Global Logistics Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Located in River North overlooking the River! Easily accessible and close to various train and bus stops, including a shuttle from Union Station.
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