What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pricing Analyst position at Forward?
The Pricing Analyst will provide analytical and pricing support to our business service offerings. The position will utilize customers’ current shipping data and available market data in Forward Air Inc. analysis models to prepare customer-specific profit and loss forecasts that enable the analyst to make appropriate pricing recommendations and decisions.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
- Roll-out and responsible for using data analytical cost base
- Develop understanding of customer’s transportation needs and service requirements
- Expertise in business, marketing, pricing, and revenue management analytics
- Solid understanding of quantitative and statistical approaches to business analysis related to revenue analytics and revenue optimization
- Respond and support for RFQ's, RFP's and RFI's as needed and in a timely manner
- Develop effective business proposals and bid packages
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Industry experience in transportation or logistics industry
- Minimum one year’s experience in transportation
- Possess strong relationships with air freight, ocean carriers, airlines, and freight forwarders
- Experience reviewing and negotiating transportation contracts
- MS Excel expertise is required, MS Access experience is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders in Operations, IT, HR, and Finance
Skills:
- Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
- Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
- Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- General computer skills - Microsoft Office & Outlook
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer