Essential Skills

• 2+ years of air freight experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong typing skills and 10-key typing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, professional attitude and customer service skills.

Job Description

The Pricing Coordinator is responsible for managing and fulfilling requests to load customer pricing and commitments into our platforms. This role is crucial in addressing our current high volume of business and backlog. Pricing is completed in two platforms, with the initial and final stages of orders managed by other personnel. The Pricing Coordinator will handle the intermediate stages, involving production, research, confirmation, and data entry. The system automatically disseminates completed pricing to the appropriate contacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage, complete, and respond to daily pricing requests in accordance with assigned due dates or service level agreements for new and existing customers.
• Ensure compliance with operational policies prior to pricing business, such as validating that commodities do not violate our restricted/prohibited commodities policy and identifying embargoed countries.
• Provide detailed notes on every pricing activity, clearly communicating how pricing was compiled to relevant operations staff upon award.
• Monitor and report monthly progress towards assigned goals and KPIs to management.
• Develop rapport and communicate with stakeholders at network offices to maintain up-to-date pricing for accessorial charges, enabling immediate door-to-door pricing when required by customers.
• Collaborate with management and peers to identify best practices and continuously improve the quality of pricing activities to enhance win ratios.
• Learn, understand, and utilize various pricing tools available.
• Support identified process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

This role operates in a cubicle setting within a newly renovated space, fostering a collaborative team culture. The position follows a hybrid work model, with in-office work on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and remote work on the remaining days, requiring a reliable internet connection. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, totaling 40 hours per week, with overtime available at management's discretion. The role is initially a six-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanent placement. The office environment is enhanced by nearby amenities, including restaurants.

This is a Permanent position based out of Mount Prospect, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Mount Prospect,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.