CL Solutions & Procurement Manager

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced contract logistics professional who can aggressively support the expansion of our U.S. CL business through strategic pricing, solution design, warehouse procurement, and transportation cost optimization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in RFQ/RFP pricing, warehouse sourcing, trucking pricing, cost analysis, and designing customer-focused warehousing and transportation solutions.

■ About the Role

The Contract Logistics Solutions & Procurement Manager will play a key role in supporting the growth of our U.S. contract logistics business by leading solution design, pricing strategy, warehouse procurement, and transportation sourcing activities for both new and existing customer opportunities.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role suited for a seasoned logistics professional with strong experience in warehouse and transportation cost modeling, RFQ/RFP proposal development, trucking pricing, vendor sourcing, and operational solution design to drive profitable business growth.

■ Responsibilities

• Lead pricing strategy and cost modeling for contract logistics opportunities, including warehousing, transportation, and value-added services
• Develop competitive pricing proposals and commercial responses for RFQ / RFP submissions
• Partner with Sales and Operations teams to design customer-tailored logistics solutions
• Lead warehouse sourcing activities, including facility search, lease coordination, commercial term review, and warehouse cost evaluation for new business opportunities
• Conduct procurement activities including carrier/vendor sourcing, trucking rate negotiation, and transportation cost benchmarking
• Develop transportation pricing strategies and trucking rate proposals based on lane analysis, market benchmarking, and operational requirements
• Evaluate warehouse setup requirements, labor assumptions, transportation lanes, and operational cost structures
• Support proposal development, customer presentations, and solution design documentation
• Monitor market pricing trends and vendor performance to ensure competitiveness and margin optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during customer onboarding and implementation phases

■ Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in contract logistics, solution design, pricing, procurement, transportation sourcing, or related commercial support functions
• Strong experience in warehouse and transportation cost modeling, pricing strategy, and RFQ / RFP response development
• Proven experience preparing warehousing cost proposals and transportation pricing models for customer opportunities
• Hands-on experience in warehouse sourcing, lease coordination, and commercial proposal development strongly preferred
• Experience in trucking pricing, transportation procurement, and carrier rate negotiation strongly preferred
• Proven ability to develop customer-tailored logistics solutions and support new business opportunities
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and pricing / cost analysis tools
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work closely with Sales, Operations, and customer-facing teams in a fast-paced environment
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and results-oriented
• Prior experience supporting warehouse startup, customer implementation, or solution transition projects preferred

■ Job Location

Primary location: Teaneck, NJ / Chicago, IL

Pay range and compensation package

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan (100% Employer paid)

401K Plan w/ Employer Match

Life Insurance Plan (100% Employer paid)

Generous PTO, Paid Holiday, Floating Holiday

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.