Pricing Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the analysis of current customer, lane, and market activity and pricing to improve operating results.

Directs bid pricing and coordination with sales and operations.

Analyzes rate, lane and yield reports and makes recommendations for improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Uses software tools to analyze customer base and rates for areas of improvement.

Makes recommendations for:

• Lane Pricing Improvement
• Customer Pricing Improvement (Increases and Reductions)
• Accessorial Pricing Improvement

Responsible for pricing and response to all bids by working closely with appropriate sales / operations personnel.

Makes any necessary changes to enhance bid process.

Track results of all applicable bids and pricing requests.

Analyzes customers / lanes upon requests from the Regional Director of Terminal Operations and Marketing-Mexico.

Attends sales / operations meetings as necessary to review results of analytical process and bid/pricing results.

Assist in qualifying potential customers as necessary.

Type and fax/email rate quotations for Operations and Sales.

Demonstrates support to the Epes Carriers, Inc. Quality Management System and its objectives, as applicable.

Work with the Vice President of Quality to establish and promote a true quality improvement process to include the Quality Management System at the company with the involvement of all personnel.

Maintain clear and concise pricing files.

Other duties as may be assigned.

1. 1. SERVED

• Analysis of current and future business and lanes

• Customer relations and communication

• Process Improvement

• New business development

1. 1. MEASUREMENT

• Track Bid/Pricing Results

• Accuracy of data entry in rates, documents, contracts, spreadsheets, and other related items.

• Development of new business

• Timeliness of responses to pricing requests/meeting deadlines

• Prioritization of all work to ensure most important processes are handled expeditiously.

• Profitability of Epes Logistics Services, Inc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 None

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• College degree preferred
• Must be bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Minimum of 2 years related experience within a logistics or truckload environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer/PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop and communicate original ideas, processes, or programs
• Must be trustworthy and have ability to maintain corporate confidences
• Must be self motivated
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test
• Excellent work history with proven track record
• Professional, clean, neat appearance
• No convictions of serious crimes
• Limited travel as needed

1. 1. SKILLS

Excellent oral, written and listening skills. Ability to read and comprehend general instructions, correspondence and memos.  Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.  Ability to communicate clearly.  Ability to effectively present information and speak before front line employees, subordinates, top management, customers, carriers, or other members of business community.

OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Strong managerial and leadership skills.

• Ability to work independently; initiative; self-starter.

• Ability to integrate and analyze data.

• Ability to work on confidential matters.

• Ability to plan and organize workload; flexibility to handle pressure and work with interruptions; and meet deadlines; attention to details

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed

• Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees, carriers, and customers

• Ability to secure information from inter department personnel

• Willingness to learn and accept responsibility