Pricing Analyst - Transcon (Ground/Domestic)
- Full-time
Company Description
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
- 19,000 trained professionals
- 350+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
Job Description
Scope of Position:
Perform Pricing Analyst duties for Ground and Domestic freight with Vision, leadership, energy, professionalism and support, in conjunction with the Transcon manager.
Maintain adherence to Expeditors’ policies and procedures while displaying and communicating Expeditors’ goals and culture.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
RFQ Coordination
- Communicate with sales and build strategy.
- Perform data analysis.
- Identify opportunities and challenges
- Manage the product pricing for RFQs (Request for Quotes).
- Manage and meet deadlines set by customers and sales/geo on responding to pricing requests.
- Work with pricing manger / sales/geo staff to properly qualify bids.
- Track and report the results of RFQs.
RFQ Execution
- Convert customer formats.
- Insert / integrate targeted pricing.
- Communicate to the field.
- Manage responses.
- Audit responses and make cohesive.
- Maintain communication per Document Retention Policy (DRP).
- Update RFQ capture in a timely manner.
- Maintain RFQ/Pricing tools.
Analysis of Rates
- Review and analyze carrier rates.
- Review feedback from sales/geo on rate competitiveness.
- Report results of analysis to Transcon Manager.
- Work with carriers to keep rates fresh and competitive.
Rate & Surcharge Maintenance
- Maintain rate databases.
- Maintain and distribute General Rate Increase (GRI) and surcharge information.
- Maintain diary system to flag expiring rate agreements and contracts.
General Support
- Provide general support for sales and product pricing.
- Provide other general pricing support as specified by Transcon Manager.
Qualifications
Qualifications, Experience and Education Requirements
- Ground and domestic freight knowledge, with thorough understanding of pricing; processes and operations.
- 2+ year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects, working well under pressure.
- Graduate or actively involved in relevant studies.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
- Pro-active, strong organizational skills, detail oriented.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to type at minimum 45wpm.
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical
- Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Employee Referral Program Bonus
Reporting Structure
- Direct to: Regional Vice President, Indirect to: Director of Risk Management and Insurance
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