Transportation Pricing Analyst. This position is responsible for continually improving our freight network, by maximizing revenue through density and balance while minimizing operational cost through pricing opportunities.
- Manage Pricing Book of Business by supporting formal and informal bid and pricing requests
- Ability to effectively communicate and present pricing and costing solutions to Executive Management
- Prepare and audit pricing results.
- Update committed and non-committed awards.
- Create, communicate and implement profitable pricing solutions
- Complete understanding of all pricing models and principles used to arrive at collective pricing decisions and business propositions
- Solid understanding of general costing principles and the cost models used to design competitive pricing models
- Utilize complex financial tools required to better assess customer profitability and decision-making
- Prepare customer pricing strategy reviews and participate in pricing presentations to sales, sales leaders and senior management
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and exercises that support yield improvement objectives and revenue growth initiatives
- Utilize and maintain reporting/data integrity for both internal and external reporting needs
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of both Domestic and International pricing objectives and how each area functions
- Maintain Pricing systems/data bases and other departmental database to ensure timely and accurate information
- Compile data, analyze and prepare reports on actual or projected information
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma.
- Minimum of two years relevant experience.
- Continuing education in regulatory and compliance items.
- "Big Picture”, strategic thinking with attention to detail
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Strong general knowledge of freight pricing and strategy.
- Effective communication and collaboration laterally, upward, and downward.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with detailed knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience.
- Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results.
- Ability to promote a culture of trust and safety.
