Rick Neumann
About Rick Neumann
Rick Neumann is a Trade Lane Manager at Flexport in New York, with over 15 years of experience in managerial roles across retail and logistics industries.
Current Position at Flexport
Rick Neumann is currently serving as a Trade Lane Manager at Flexport in New York, New York, United States. He has been with Flexport since February 2021 and is responsible for managing air trade lanes. His role includes overseeing logistical operations, ensuring efficiency in trade lanes, and optimizing air freight services.
Previous Experience at DSV
Before joining Flexport, Rick Neumann worked at DSV - Global Transport and Logistics as a Regional Pricing Manager. He held this position from 2019 to 2021 for 2 years in New York. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing regional pricing strategies, analyzing market trends, and implementing effective pricing models to enhance the company's competitive edge.
Experience at Panalpina
Rick Neumann worked at Panalpina as a District Pricing Manager from 2016 to 2019 for 3 years in New York. His responsibilities included managing district-level pricing strategies, optimizing pricing to align with market conditions, and collaborating with various departments to implement effective pricing initiatives.
Background in Retail Management
Rick Neumann has a solid background in retail management, having worked at The Sports Authority and RadioShack. He was a Hard Lines Manager at The Sports Authority from 2015 to 2016 for 9 months in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Prior to that, he was a Manager at RadioShack from 2009 to 2015 for 6 years in Delavan, Wisconsin. His roles in retail management involved overseeing store operations, managing staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Educational Background
Rick Neumann holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aviation Human Factors from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He studied there from 2004 to 2008 for 4 years. His educational background provides a strong foundation in analytical skills and human factors, which he applies in his managerial roles.
Transition to Logistics and Pricing Management
Rick Neumann transitioned from retail management to logistics and pricing management in 2015. This shift allowed him to leverage his managerial skills in a new industry. He has since gained extensive experience in pricing management, holding roles such as Regional Pricing Manager at DSV and District Pricing Manager at Panalpina before joining Flexport.