Costing Analyst II

Pitt Ohio • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PITT OHIO is a family-owned transportation company with a long-standing commitment to safety, service and respect for our employees. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team as a Costing Analyst II at our Pittsburgh, PA location. PITT OHIO offers career opportunities within a company that values hard work, teamwork and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or other quantitative discipline. Equivalent experience may also be considered
• At least 2-5 years of related work experience preferred
• Medium-to-high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required (vlookups, pivot tables, subtotals, etc.)
• Proficiency with SQL Server is a plus
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical ability
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills 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
• Ability and desire to transform ambiguity into actionable information
• Process oriented individual that looks for increased efficiency in repetitive tasks
• Knowledge of TCG/SMC3 Costing Model beneficial

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, streamline, and recommend continuous improvement regarding data collection processes supporting closing activities
• Perform analysis surrounding freight characteristics and cost drivers, and identify areas of improvement for the cost model
• Leverage firm knowledge of core infrastructure, activities, cost-drivers, and profitability to conduct analysis and provide solutions to cost-related business problems
• Develop, maintain, and grow proficiency in SQL in order to identify possible issues with model infrastructure
• Assist with vendor inquiries (e.g., SMC3) in order to ensure cost model accuracy
• Provide Tier II end-user support of cost model. This includes but is not necessarily limited to potential issues with cost model inputs, cost model functionality gaps and lapses due to version updates, etc.
• Analyze cost model calculations and provide insight on areas of improvement
• Support the implementation and development of new business processes affecting active cost models or the Costing department
• Develop self-written SQL queries for general analysis and problem resolution
• Other projects as assigned
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Provides lower-level analysts with support as necessary
• Creation of freight density studies
• Cost profile maintenance, support, research, and development
• Provide insight for improving and/or developing cost model set-up and organization
• Provide analytic support to the company’s W&I function
• Assist with cross-departmental costing-related support (e.g., Supply Chain)
• May perform duties of TCG/SMC3 model administrator including model maintenance and monthly financial downloads and inputs
• Makes decisions on account costing profile changes
• Follows up on account pricing actions to determine outcome
• Recommends unprofitable accounts that need to be improved

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits including medical insurance with no weekly premiums, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid time off and holidays
• A respectful, people first work environment
• Well-maintained equipment & modern facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level