Senior Analyst, Pricing & Solutions

Forward Air Services•Dallas, TX

6d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Forward Air / Omni Logistics is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Analyst, Pricing & Solutions to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing rate requests and negotiating with vendors, airlines, carriers, co-loaders, and third parties across U.S., U.S. territories, and Canada. You will handle spot quotes as well as the tender process for these regions. Leveraging your expertise in ocean, air, and intermodal logistics, you will provide competitive rates, ensure client satisfaction, and contribute to the organization’s overall pricing strategy.

Requirements

3+ years of Pricing and RFQ experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience driving rate map strategy
Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders
Experience Spot/ BIDs/Tenders Global Air and Ocean modals (General Cargo, DG, Temp Control, AOG)
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Cargowise proficiency
Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent written & verbal communication in English, Spanish desirable
Team-player capable of working in a team-orientated Positive environment driven, proactive and detailed-oriented
Strategic thinking, sense of responsibility

Responsibilities

Request and negotiate rates with the vendors, airlines, carriers, co-loaders and third parties
Provide rates to the customer with deep knowledge of air, ocean and intermodal logistics processes
Complete requests per US organizational pricing strategies under the guidance of the pricing and procurement management
Answer all pricing quote requests (EXW, FCA, DDP, DAP, CIP, CPT...) in a timely manner
Ensure client satisfaction by consistently responding to emails from clients and agents/partners with professionalism and punctuality
Insert the monthly rates of the contracts in the system or in monthly spreadsheets provided to the customer, as needed
Create One Off Quote in CW1, making good practice of using internal tools and systems for quotes
Communicate and educate customers & agent partners about the USA rules and internal documentation
Assist upper management in building and maintaining strong relationships with air, ocean, and trucking service providers, negotiating favorable rates
Collaborate with internal teams – sales, procurement, operations, and domestic pricing—to review RFQ proposals and ensure they meet customer requirements
Utilize advanced Excel models and data visualization tools to support decision-making process and reporting
Other duties as assigned