Pricing & Procurement Analyst

Knichel Logistics is seeking to add a full-time Pricing and Procurement Analyst in our Cranberry office to support the company’s continued growth.

WHO WE ARE

From the food and beverages that stock our shelves, to electronics and everything in between, Knichel Logistics arranges the transportation of consumer goods throughout North America. We are a fast growing, woman owned and operated, non-asset based 3rd Party Logistics Provider headquartered in Cranberry Twp PA

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Pricing and Procurement Analyst, you will play a critical role working within the Pricing and Procurement department by acting as an extension of the Sales, Account Management, and Operations departments to maintain and grow all business units. The Pricing and Procurement Analyst will be responsible for providing analytical support for our pricing, procurement and operations teams.

• Collect internal and external data to analyze and report on market rates for forecasting and measuring current KPIs
• Utilizing these data sources to present recommendations to support strategic volume growth and cost savings.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and growing routine reporting on yield management and performance
• Utilize Data visualization tools and analytics software Power BI to extract meaningful insights from large data sets
• Work with Director of Pricing on setting margin expectations for both long term and spot opportunities
• Collaborate with management and peers to identify best practices to provide continuous improvement in the quality of pricing activities that will lead to improved win ratios and profitability.
• Assist Pricing team with maintaining rate and pricing files, as needed and assist with process improvement opportunities.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

EDUCATION

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: College degree and/or coursework related to Logistics, Business Management, Information Technology, or similar.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

Required: None

Preferred: Any professional certification related to Logistics, Business Management, Information Technology, or similar.

EXPERIENCE

Required: A minimum of three years’ experience in data analytics, preferably within a logistics or supply chain context.  Excellent Power BI and Excel skillset.  Project Management experience is a plus

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

• Initiating, building, and maintaining healthy relationships
• Demonstrated ability work on multiple projects simultaneously, set timelines and independently prioritize workload.
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Intermodal shipping
• Able to quickly learn technologies to include but not limited to the company’s Transportation Management Software, Excel, and other SAAS products
• Demonstrate significant communication, prioritization and time management skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Health-related Expenses 
  • 401K Plan (up to 3% company match, 50% of employee contribution)
  • $25,000 Term Life Insurance group policy
  • Short Term Disability plan
  • Hybrid work schedule ( 4 days in office, 1 remote)
  • 6 Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
  • Fully equipped on-site gym, basketball and volleyball courts
    ·On-site café with outside seating
    ·On-site daycare

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Knichel Logistics Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal,
state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our
intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of race (including
traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs, and twists),
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression),
pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), marital status, disability, public assistance, age, familial
status, genetic information, local commissions activity, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status
protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of
employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other
compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment

Salary : $25,000