Costing Analyst I

Costing Analyst I

PITT OHIO, a $900 million, high service, highly profitable, transportation solutions provider offering SUPPLY CHAIN, LTL and TRUCKLOAD services is seeking a Costing Analyst I to join our team at our Corporate Headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa.

We offer competitive wages, hospital/medical insurance with no monthly premiums, vision, discount prescription, dental, 401K, profit sharing, paid vacations, pleasant work environment, and much more!

Purpose

To support the Enterprise strategically with ongoing and in-depth cost, profitability, and/or general financial modeling and analysis, encompassing various business segmentation levels (including but not necessarily limited to account, terminal, lane, etc.), executed on both process-driven as well as "as needed"/ad hoc bases.

Responsibilities

Create and evaluate freight density studies in accordance with current departmental processes, policies, and guidelines

Support the maintenance of cost profiles and databases (including but not necessarily limited to freight density, extra costs, accessorial costs, terminal specific profiles, etc.)

Assist in daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cost model maintenance tasks

Communicate with Pitt Ohio terminals and/or Field Personnel in order to collect information about accounts and business segments (including but not necessarily limited to freight stackability profile, problematic accounts, perceived cost-drivers, etc.)

Conduct preliminary profitability analysis on account, terminal, and regional bases

Develop and maintain a general background knowledge of cost accounting buckets within the cost model and a preliminary knowledge of general ledger translation into the model

Research potential cost model errors and issues and recommend solutions

Develop and maintain a working proficiency in SQL to assist in root cause and/or ad hoc analyses relating to the cost model

Perform regular, iterative, and/or ad hoc analysis as requested/required

Provide occasional Tier I end-user support of cost model. This includes but is not necessarily limited to issues that would be obvious to Costing department personnel, but not necessarily Pricing personnel.

React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or other quantitative discipline. Equivalent experience may also be considered.

At least 1 year of related work experience preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required (vlookups, pivot tables, subtotals, etc.)

Proficiency with SQL Server is a plus, but not required.

Outstanding problem solving and analytical ability.

Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Excellent math skills.

High attention to detail.

Ability to compile and analyze data and draw conclusions.

Cost accounting and/or data analysis experience preferred.

Command of English language to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

LTL trucking experience and/or knowledge of LTL freight classes and characteristics preferred.

Intellectual curiosity.

Process orientated individual that looks for increased efficiency in repetitive tasks.

Working Conditions

Primarily a sedentary position working in an office environment; frequent exposure to moderate noise levels including ringing telephones, machinery, and conversations of others.

Potential exposure to adverse weather conditions when interacting with management and employees.

May be exposed to dock operations including freight, forklifts, and other dock equipment. May also be exposed to various trucks, exhaust, fumes, and other related conditions.

Manual dexterity is regularly required including fingering, grasping, and typing; manual dexterity includes repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Talking and hearing required to communication with and listen to others to share or receive information.

PITT OHIO is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.