Transportation Pricing Consultant

2 weeks ago


Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Forward Air Full time

Job Overview

Forward Air is seeking a Transportation Pricing Analyst to support the optimization of operational pricing processes. The successful candidate will be challenged with problems dealing with multiple facets of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop an understanding of customer transportation needs and service requirements
  2. Manage and complete RFP/RFQ pricing process to assist Sales and Operations teams with successful customer submissions
  3. Actively assist in monitoring and implementing tech resources for spot quote rating process
  4. Collaborate with Sales and Operations to complete pricing requests outside of tech resources capabilities
  5. Create financial models for cost and margin analysis under different scenarios
  6. Communicate with Division Managers to improve solutions design and cost model
  7. Assist partner divisions with tactical route planning using optimization tools, monitor performance, and lead corrective action initiatives
  8. Maintain customer and vendor pricing, intra-terminal revenue allocations
  9. Develop financial models and reports for ad hoc analyses to support internal initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

  1. Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, sales or related field from an accredited university
  2. Logistics and/or data analytics experience in transportation is preferred
  3. Experience supporting multiple locations/terminals and divisions
  4. Experience using data, statistical tools, and software to identify high-impact process improvements
  5. Demonstrated ability to build credibility with operations management and influence acceptance of change initiatives
  6. MS Excel expertise is required, MS Access experience is preferred
  7. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with stakeholders in Operations, IT, HR, and Finance
  8. Minimal travel is required (Less than 10%)
  9. Flexible work hours as needed

About Forward Air

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.



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