What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pricing Analyst position at Transportation Insight?
JOB PURPOSE
The Pricing Analyst will work in collaboration with sales, operations, data science, and leadership to construct and execute on strategy that drives both volume and profit growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the processing of contractual Shipper RFPs and NTG’s strategic lane selection.
- Engage Network Strategy and Carrier Sales to establish competitive pricing.
- Maintain trackers, databases, and models related to pricing activities.
- Work closely with Sr. Pricing Analysts to ensure costing accuracy.
- Assist in maintaining accurate pricing contracts and databases related to pricing activities
- Support pricing team in accomplishing initiatives, projects, and RFPs.
- Work with the rest of the pricing team to ensure all departmental deadlines are met.
- Escalate known issues and highlight areas for process improvement
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 2 years of professional experience.
- Understands financial concepts, including the relationship between revenue, cost, and margin.
- Experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets, including usage of advanced formulas.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Proven critical thinking capabilities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to prioritize workload.
- Excellent oral and written communication with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Maintain a stationary position for extended periods; move about the office, operate computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee is required to lift boxes up to 20 pounds.
SCHEDULING
This is a full-time benefits-eligible position, working Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TRAVEL
Local travel is required. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for special training/conferences.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.