Pricing Analyst

The Pricing Analyst must have a keen awareness of economic factors that can influence the industry, be able to identify opportunities to optimize profitability through price strategy, be an analytical problem solver, reliable, highly efficient, have the ability tomulti-task and be a team player.
Schedule : Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, (this position is REMOTE)

Wage:

$60,000/year+ (depends on experience/skills)
Job Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of transportation network and identify where excess capacity exists.
Perform detailed costing analysis to develop pricing options to present to sales for customer negotiations.
Use different pricing scenarios to rate shipments to compare net results.
Perform revenue management and cost analysis for new and existing customers.
Review shipping patterns and characteristics to identify opportunities for increased margins and/orreduced costs.
Quote customers on new lanes when requested; utilize internal and market tools to develop pricing proposals.
Communicate pricing decisions verbally and in written form directly to the sales teamsand customers.
Proactively monitor the results of pricing decisions and revise pricing if necessary.
Evaluate customer contracts to verify that all terms are within parameters set forth.
Negotiate service contracts, including:freight rates, terms, and conditions.
Maintain detailed records of completed pricing as well as customer agreements.
Key skills and qualifications of a Pricing Analyst:

2+ years of transportation/pricing experience REQUIRED
The role requires good reporting and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, possess a sense of urgency and have the ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to multi task, learn quickly and adapt to change easily.
Effectiveness in performing and managing assignments to meet goals within established guidelines and deadlines.
Must be able to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access and willing to learn new computer programs to assist with daily duties.
Benefits:
-Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.
-Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time, 401k retirement plan

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