What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, International Pricing position at Estes Forwarding Worldwide?
Overview:
We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Travel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.
We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability plans
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Job referral bonus program
The Analyst, International Pricing will work closely with the Manager, International Pricing to support the creation and maintenance of pricing programs and client pricing agreements. The Analyst, International Pricing will demonstrate the ability to use critical and strategic thinking to implement new processes, resolve discrepancies, and fill gaps. The focus of this role includes maintenance of existing pricing programs and client pricing agreements, support for expansion of existing International programs, support in the development of new International programs, as well as maintenance and distribution of International pricing files and documents.
Although candidates from various US locations would be considered, it is preferred that candidates be located in Richmond, VA, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, St.Paul/Minneapolis, MN, Florida or Texas.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Ensure FMC compliance in all actions and record keeping.
- Collaborate in the development of pricing programs.
- Collaborate in the development of client pricing agreements.
- Collaborate in developing new pricing programs and strategies through research, data mining, and statistical analysis.
- Initiate email communication to our internal and international partner network.
- Communicate with internal and external EFW partners.
- Implement and maintain client pricing agreements.
- Implement and maintain pricing programs and strategies.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and action as needed to ensure current and accurate data.
- Ensure data is consistent between key reports and CargoWise: key and update shipment information within key reports and CargoWise as needed.
- Upload and maintain server files for the internal network.
- Upload and maintain server files for internal and external clients.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of industry-related terminology.
- Participate in monthly International pricing meetings.
- Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions through analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret general business documents.
- Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence.
- Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment.
- Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
- EFW prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.
- EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
SUPERVISION
The position functions with supervision.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience. Intermediate understanding of logistics and transportation terminology and practices. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
None.
Travel
None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Typically sitting at a desk or table. Intermittently sitting, standing, walking or stooping.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Normal office situation.
EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
