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Pricing Specialist (Supply Chain & Logistics)
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Full-Time
Salary Range: $75,000 – $100,000
About Cargomatic
Cargomatic is revolutionizing the transportation industry. Founded in 2013, we power local freight through the first and largest digital marketplace for local trucking. Our AI-enabled platform uses real-time data to match shippers with available drivers, creating flexible, on-demand capacity while improving efficiency across the supply chain.
We’ve been recognized as a Built In Best Places to Work, reflecting our people-first culture and commitment to employee growth, collaboration, and impact.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Pricing Specialist to support our commercial organization by developing accurate, competitive, and strategically aligned pricing for freight opportunities. This role plays a critical part in our bid and RFP process, helping ensure pricing reflects real market conditions, internal cost structures, and operational feasibility.
This is an individual contributor role ideal for someone with transportation or logistics pricing experience. Drayage experience is a strong plus.
What You’ll Do
Pricing & Market Analysis
Analyze market data, lane performance, and historical trends to develop competitive freight pricing
Utilize internal cost models and industry tools to price lanes accurately
Evaluate margin impact and ensure pricing aligns with profitability goals
Monitor market dynamics, capacity shifts, and competitor pricing
Bid & RFP Support
Prepare and review pricing for bids, RFQs, and RFPs
Ensure pricing submissions meet customer requirements and deadlines
Partner with internal teams to deliver accurate, high-quality proposals
Analyze win/loss results and provide recommendations to improve competitiveness
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Sales, Operations, Capacity, and Finance to validate assumptions
Help determine which freight opportunities align best with our network
Support internal stakeholders with pricing insights and recommendations
Documentation & Process Improvement
Maintain pricing documentation, templates, and bid records
Support continuous improvement of pricing tools, processes, and models
Required Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
Experience in pricing, bid management, or analytics within transportation or logistics
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data
Proficiency in Excel (modeling, analysis, scenario evaluation)
Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
Drayage or intermodal pricing experience
Exposure to RFP/RFQ processes
Salesforce or CRM experience
Familiarity with freight market tools and rate benchmarking
Benefits & Perks
Cargomatic offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including HSA-eligible plans
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts and dependent care savings options
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal, and financial resources
Wellness programs and benefit advocacy support
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cargomatic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Full-Time
Salary Range: $75,000 – $100,000
About Cargomatic
Cargomatic is revolutionizing the transportation industry. Founded in 2013, we power local freight through the first and largest digital marketplace for local trucking. Our AI-enabled platform uses real-time data to match shippers with available drivers, creating flexible, on-demand capacity while improving efficiency across the supply chain.
We’ve been recognized as a Built In Best Places to Work, reflecting our people-first culture and commitment to employee growth, collaboration, and impact.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Pricing Specialist to support our commercial organization by developing accurate, competitive, and strategically aligned pricing for freight opportunities. This role plays a critical part in our bid and RFP process, helping ensure pricing reflects real market conditions, internal cost structures, and operational feasibility.
This is an individual contributor role ideal for someone with transportation or logistics pricing experience. Drayage experience is a strong plus.
What You’ll Do
Pricing & Market Analysis
Analyze market data, lane performance, and historical trends to develop competitive freight pricing
Utilize internal cost models and industry tools to price lanes accurately
Evaluate margin impact and ensure pricing aligns with profitability goals
Monitor market dynamics, capacity shifts, and competitor pricing
Bid & RFP Support
Prepare and review pricing for bids, RFQs, and RFPs
Ensure pricing submissions meet customer requirements and deadlines
Partner with internal teams to deliver accurate, high-quality proposals
Analyze win/loss results and provide recommendations to improve competitiveness
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Sales, Operations, Capacity, and Finance to validate assumptions
Help determine which freight opportunities align best with our network
Support internal stakeholders with pricing insights and recommendations
Documentation & Process Improvement
Maintain pricing documentation, templates, and bid records
Support continuous improvement of pricing tools, processes, and models
Required Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
Experience in pricing, bid management, or analytics within transportation or logistics
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data
Proficiency in Excel (modeling, analysis, scenario evaluation)
Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
Drayage or intermodal pricing experience
Exposure to RFP/RFQ processes
Salesforce or CRM experience
Familiarity with freight market tools and rate benchmarking
Benefits & Perks
Cargomatic offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including HSA-eligible plans
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts and dependent care savings options
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal, and financial resources
Wellness programs and benefit advocacy support
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cargomatic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000