Job Description
Department:
Pricing & Analytics
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Rates Analyst works in tandem with the executive sales team to support the growth of new and existing business through statistics and data. The role requires advanced reporting and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key Responsibilities
Analyzing and implementing pricing based on current market prices vs historical trends, company cost structure, business growth objectives and profitability targets
Utilizing overall knowledge of company bid-rate structure to complete pricing submissions against critical (and often narrow) deadlines set by customers
Writing complex queries and formulas
Researching pricing discrepancies and reporting findings
Monitoring schedule of outstanding proposals through multiple rounds of pricing updates
Updating database with new and revised contract rate terms for both spot and fixed term pricing, and maintaining detailed records of completed agreements
Responsibilities include day-to-day management of all pricing activities, troubleshooting, managing exceptions, as well as performing ad-hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives
Generating recurring and ad-hoc reporting on national high-profile accounts, plus ability to summarize trends
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university with a concentration that leans heavy on numbers/analytics
4+ years of work experience
Proactive approach to researching
Structurally organized and notes centric
Experience summarizing results and producing reports using advanced Microsoft Excel functions
Composed under pressure despite changing priorities and occasional interruptions
Critical thinking and effective communication
Highly organized and communicative
Extremely personable and comfortable working closely with executive management
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for numbers and understanding business
Process-oriented
KPI Reporting
Power BI, Tableau or other data warehousing tools
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Power BI
KPI Reporting
Analysis
Tableau
Excel
Pricing
Datawarehouse
Work Experience:
4+ years work experience
Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, Life Insurances available + 401(k) retirement plan and quarterly match.
Workshift:
Education:
In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Transportation Rates Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Transportation & Logistics sector. This role in Dallas offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Transportation & Logistics is a plus.
