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Anthony Bowers

Oak Lawn,IL

Summary

I am an extensively trained pricing and data analytics leader with comprehensive experience in asset-intensive, third-party, e-commerce, and high-volume manufacturing logistical environments. Throughout my tenure in supply chain management, I have played an integral role in developing strategies to streamline procurement activity, operational efficiency, and reporting processes to enhance service, topline revenue, and EBITDA growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager of Pricing and Analytics

Cargomatic Inc.
Long Beach, CA
01.2023 - Current

· Developed and executed dynamic surge pricing strategies during peak demand periods, leading to a 25% revenue increase during high-traffic seasons.

· Designed, developed, and deployed a consolidated rate database and data visualization interface utilizing Redshift and Tableau to increase the efficiency and velocity of pricing and operational execution

· Initiated a pricing elasticity analysis to identify optimal price points, resulting in a 10% increase in sales volume while maintaining overall revenue.

· Engineered and managed dashboards in Tableau and Power BI to improve data visibility across all levels within the organization

· Leveraged predictive analytics to anticipate market trends and adjust pricing strategies in real-time, minimizing revenue leakage and maximizing profitability.

· Worked closely with sales teams to align pricing strategies with market demand, resulting in a

12% increase in deal win rates.

· Established pricing governance protocols to ensure consistency and compliance across all pricing strategies, reducing pricing errors by 20% and mitigating revenue loss.

· Led initiatives to integrate AI-driven pricing optimization tools into daily operations, streamlining pricing decisions and achieving a 10% reduction in pricing analysis time.

· Continuously monitored and adjusted pricing strategies based on cost fluctuations, optimizing profit margins, and maintaining a competitive edge in cost-sensitive markets.

Pricing Manager

National Transportation Services Inc.
Kent, WA
03.2020 - 12.2023

· Developed and Managed customer acquisition, RFP activities, new customer onboarding, and executive-level relationship management, which led to an increase in Drayage and OTR revenue by 24% and EBITA by 18% within 12 months

· Administered full operational and P&L accountability for a 125-truck fleet within the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia market

· Improved DOT compliance after a failed audit, performing all necessary processes to achieve a passing audit upon the following inspection

· Improved on-time-performance metrics for enterprise customers by 17% within 12 months

· Designed and Developed Data Warehouses using Star Schema or Snow-Flake Schema contingent upon business needs

· Built and maintained SQL scripts, indexes, and complex queries for data analysis and extraction

· Shape development and design of the data infrastructure for expanded analytical strategies in alignment with long-term objectives

· Created data packages and modeling for ETL flows with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) from various data sources

Director of Drayage Procurement and Pricing

Transplace
Tinley Park, IL
12.2018 - 02.2020

· Designed, developed, and deployed a consolidated rate database and data visualization interface utilizing MySQL and Tableau to increase the efficiency and velocity of pricing and operational execution

· Designed and instituted an RFP process to optimize our transportation network, reduce cost, and secure capacity that exceeds service level expectations

· Conducted linear regression analysis of transportation spend and volume trends that led to a 6.3% reduction in annual transportation expenditure across a $350 million network

· Created and monitored a service metric grading system (scorecard) to manage carrier KPIs to ensure alignment with service expectations

· Engineered and managed dashboards in Tableau and Power BI to improve data visibility across all levels within the organization

· Developed and managed customized reporting and data extracts to support and empower decision management of operational leadership

· Collaborated with data, business, and cross-functional leadership to deploy and monitor analytical tools and solutions

· Perform post-bid analysis to project the potential shifts in demand for supply network planning

Sr. Manager of Drayage Procurement

Hub Group
Oak Brook, IL
03.2015 - 03.2018

· Managed a multi-market RFP process that led to a 7.8% reduction in outsourced dray cost across a $600 million network

· Established bid process to optimize transportation network, reduce cost, and secure capacity that exceeds service level expectations

· Leveraged JDA optimization tools to model the fiscal impact of lane allocation scenarios

· Captured and utilized the appropriate amount of outside power based on market needs and regional drayage procurement strategy

· Identify and Initiate EDI integration for carriers that meet volume and event compliance thresholds

· Proactively works with terminal operations, intermodal operations, and account management to confirm capacity coverage in advance of anticipated customer requirements

· Documented, communicated, and implemented operational procedures that improved market, equipment, and driver utilization

· Planed and implemented programs to improve routing and equipment utilization in a manner that is consistent with customer expectations and network needs

· Responsible for sourcing new carriers (flex capacity) within designated markets

· Created and monitored a service metric grading system (scorecard) to manage vendor on- time performance to ensure alignment with service expectations

· Established and enforced a carrier performance program (corrective action plan) based on service metrics

· Led cross-functional teams in the design of customized supply chain solutions

Education

Master of Science - Global Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Athens State University
Athens, AL
04-2024

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
08-2013

Skills

SQL

SSMS

SSIS

Snowflake

Power BI

Tableau

Salesforce

SAP

SAS

Python

Java

Coupa

Certification

· Pricing Strategy Optimization

· Supply Chain Analytics

· SAS Business Analyst

· Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)

· Six Sigma Lean Professional (SSLP)

· Tableau Desktop 10 Qualified Associate

· IBM Blockchain Essentials

Timeline

Sr. Manager of Pricing and Analytics

Cargomatic Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Pricing Manager

National Transportation Services Inc.
03.2020 - 12.2023

Director of Drayage Procurement and Pricing

Transplace
12.2018 - 02.2020

Sr. Manager of Drayage Procurement

Hub Group
03.2015 - 03.2018

Master of Science - Global Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Athens State University

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Illinois State University
Anthony Bowers