Pricing Analyst- Full Time

PRICING ANALYST- FULL TIME WITH FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE.

HOURS:  MONDAY THRU FRIDAY- 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

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 RESPONSIBILITIES include 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. 
• Coordinates closely with Sales and Marketing Analyst on bid processes. 
• Makes any necessary changes to enhance bid process. 
• Track results of all applicable bids and pricing requests.
• Analyzes customers/lanes upon requests from the Director of Operations and Sales - Mexico
• Makes recommendations on reports to use and the process for distributing daily, weekly, monthly analytical information.
• 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.
• Works with Operations and Customer Service to integrate Yield Optimization Tools into load acceptance.
• Demonstrates support for 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.
• Cross train with Sales and Marketing Analyst to ensure adequate coverage during absences.
• Other duties as may be assigned.