Pricing Analyst I

Estes Express Lines • Richmond, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide analytical support to Senior Pricing Analysts by identifying both historical and hypothetical company trends. This role involves using the Estes costing model and various internal pricing reports, assuring current pricing is keyed correctly, and completing rate comparison projects. The Pricing Analyst I will learn the Estes Pricing philosophy and the skills required to price LTL freight, gather customer information from the field for accurate costing, and compile costing analysis for Senior Pricing Analysts. This position includes training under the mentorship of Senior Pricing Analysts and Yield Management, and completing miscellaneous analytical projects and responsibilities as assigned. Regular attendance is required. This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Business, Finance, Transportation, or Logistics; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency in performing mathematical analysis
• Must be self-directed and possess strong organizational skills in order to meet tight deadlines
• Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
• Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in Access and AS/400 system preferred

Responsibilities

• Use the Estes costing model and various internal pricing reports
• Assure current pricing is keyed correctly
• Complete rate comparison projects (to other companies, customer rate conversions per request, etc.)
• Learn the Estes Pricing philosophy and the skills required to price LTL freight
• Gather customer information from the field necessary for accurate costing of freight
• Compile costing analysis for Senior Pricing Analysts
• Train under the mentorship of Senior Pricing Analysts and Yield Management
• Complete miscellaneous analytical projects and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

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