Pricing Analyst

Pricing Analyst

The Pricing Analyst role will process and provide modal pricing as they relate to complex business opportunities. They will work in conjunction with the network of offices, corporate shared services and additional pricing resources to coordinate the best competitive solution to meet the needs of the customers. They are responsible for fulfilling the requests to load customer pricing and commitments into multiple C.H. Robinson platforms.

Duties And Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prebid

• Manage the incoming work queue by taking lead in managing the opportunity vetting board, addressing network troubleshooting requests, and responding to additional email inquiries

• Coordinate, complete, and respond to complex daily pricing requests in alignment with assigned due dates for new and existing customers

• Be aware of the various available pricing tools and support commercial teams in selecting most appropriate tools for opportunities. Be capable of educating the commercial network on why specific tools best support them

• Bid

• Review bid materials to grasp requirements that could influence pricing guidance

• Communicate pertinent details on how pricing was compiled to TPMs and commercial teams to facilitate effective strategy calls

• Understand when there could be a need to involve additional pricing teams such as drop, capacity, hazmat, power only, etc. and let the TPM know when sending pricing guidance

• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while managing the timeline to ensure timely bid submissions

• Perform site administration for certain websites based on opportunities, collaborating with commercial stakeholders for document downloads

• Post Bid

• Ensure quality assurance of submitted bid rates, award verification, and final rate uploads to the Bid Ecosystem and system

• Assist commercial teams in comprehending and interpreting award management reporting (PowerBi) to ensure accurate reflection of awards

• Daily interaction with TPMs, owning offices, Deal Desk/Solution Design teams, and data science for strategic pricing approaches

• Assist offices with pricing and tool-related problems, providing troubleshooting and solutions for reporting and rating issues. Additionally, be capable of teaching account teams to use the tools themselves for minor contract adjustments

• General

• Communicate and develop rapport with key business stakeholders and the branch network, aiming to comprehend customer and account team expectations concerning submitted pricing and received awards

• Create a higher quality and performance culture

• Support identified process improvements

• Display strong communication (written and verbal), time management, and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and manage daily responsibilities

• Team Leadership

• Identify process improvements in pricing quality and trends leading to improved win ratios

• Collaborate with management and teams across the network to continuously improve processes, develop tools, and identify best practices

• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities

• Support the professional development of the current and new pricing team members.

• Set an example for exemplary leadership

• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• Minimum 2 years previous experience in operations, customer service, and/or pricing

• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$49,700.00 – $105,000.00

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE \Disabled\Veteran

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans which include

• Prescription drug coverage

• Enhanced Fertility benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid observed holidays

• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees

• Flexible Time Off ( FTO ) offered to U.S. salaried employees – no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off ( PTO ) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

• Charitable Giving Match Program

• 401(k) with 6% company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.

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