Pricing Analyst I

Job Summary

Provide analytical support to Senior Pricing Analysts by identifying both historical and hypothetical company trends including the following:

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

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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge and experience in Access and AS/400 system preferred

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.