Senior Pricing Analyst

Loadsmart•Chicago, IL

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Loadsmart is a growth-stage technology company valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)! We are a collection of industry veterans and user-centered engineers using innovative technology to fearlessly reinvent the future of freight by helping shippers, brokers, warehouses and carriers to move more with less. With headquarters in Chicago and a globally distributed remote team, Loadsmart continues to attract top talent committed to driving meaningful change. We seek professionals who embody our core values: curiosity, clarity, results, commitment, and teamwork. We are looking for a data-driven, business-savvy individual to join our Pricing Strategy & Analytics team as a Senior Pricing Analyst! We are seeking a professional who enjoys working with large data sets, solving complex problems, and influencing business outcomes in fast-moving environments, blending technical and strategic skills As a Sr. Pricing Analyst, your focus will be on real-time pricing and yield optimization. You’ll use market data, internal signals, and advanced analytics to help improve pricing decisions across modes, regions, and customer segments. You’ll collaborate closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Data Science to align pricing strategies with broader business objectives.

Requirements

4+ years in pricing, analytics, or strategic roles (preferably in logistics or transportation)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of SQL and data structures (data analysis tools as a plus)
Strong communication skills and an effective team player
Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments, balancing priorities
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Loadsmart will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Responsibilities

Develop data-backed pricing strategies for spot and short-term freight prices
Analyze marketplace dynamics, including supply/demand imbalances and rate volatility
Monitor and adjust pricing levers to improve results per load
Work with internal teams to evaluate short-term pricing opportunities and test hypotheses
Build tools and dashboards that support fast, data-informed decision making