Pricing Analyst - Air and Ocean

Locations 11240 NW 122 Street, Suite 100, Medley, FL, 33178, US 3200 OLYMPUS BOULEVARD, Dallas, TX, 75019, US 250 Wille Road, Des Plaines, IL, 60018, US 2501 W Rosecrans Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, US (On-site) Job Category Operations: Individual Contributors Job Category Logistics and Transportation Job Function Pricing Job Description Forward Air is looking for a Pricing Analyst. The Pricing Analyst will be a key contributor to the success of our organization supporting corporate executives, field leadership and partnering with all departments in the client support center. The Pricing Analyst will work closely with operations and senior leadership to perform detailed analysis and provide strategic data-driven guidance. This position will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing pricing strategies based upon in-depth historic data analysis, along with recurring review of previous projects to ensure continued accuracy. The successful candidate will be responsible for reporting on products, services, performance and competitive insights that lead to revenue and operational optimization. Core Responsibilities & Duties Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and effectively communicate recommendations to improve business processes and results Work with senior leadership to develop, implement and effectively analyze, price, and respond to customer bid inquiries. Develop and optimize bidding processes geared towards specific recurring customer-driven requests. Extract data for analysis and predictive modeling from both internal and external provided sources, partnering with other departments to comprehend the base assumptions of the underlying data. Explore and analyze customer provided data, giving actionable insights and identify business opportunities. Support internal and external clients by preparing regular reports, including analysis, database querying, input on reporting metrics and presentations Responsible for assisting in the development of appropriate management-facing dashboards, and preparing reports for individual market-based financial performance reviews Prepare summaries of pricing for internal discussions and negotiations. Ability to effectively communicate the data-driven thought process and justification behind completed projects to internal teams and senior management Querying databases and Excel driven data-sets Developing reports and output for contract bidding Creating industry benchmark reports Analyzing large sets of data to determine cost drivers Assisting team members with special projects and program evaluation Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Mathematics, or related field or equivalent work experience 2-4 years work experience in a related field or industry, such as 3PL, LTL, or the broader transportation industry Oral and written communication skills Analytical skills Accounting or Finance experience Skills Ability to be an independent contributor and take ownership of projects as assigned Strength in project management and ability to meet strict deadlines Possessing an understanding of transportation and logistics operations and payment structure Excellent communication skills with experience presenting and supporting data driven analysis Strong analytic and research skills Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer WHAT WE OFFER Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company. Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On-demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching). Wealth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage. Time: 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10–25 days annually. Culture: A collaborative, transformation-driven, solutions-first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Agencies: The Company does not accept unsolicited outreach from third parties. Absent an agreement signed by internal Talent Acquisition and Procurement, and a documented request from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specified requisition, we will not approve payments to any third party. Work Authorization: Within the United States, the Company is an E-Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1, H-1, H-2, L, J, and TN visas, etc. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. Reasonable Accommodations: Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards. Recruitment Fraud: We will only contact you from @forwardair.com or @omnilogistics.com emails (system messages may come from @workflow.email.us-phoenix-1.ocs.oraclecloud.com). If reached via Indeed or LinkedIn, verify recruiters by reviewing their LinkedIn profiles. We will never request sensitive personal information outside secure systems, nor ask for purchases. Report suspected scams to the Federal Trade Commission and your state Attorney General . #J-18808-Ljbffr Forward Air Corp.