Analyze market, customer, shipping, and operational data to develop pricing proposals for bid and transactional business. Identify yield, network efficiency, cost-reduction, and market-growth opportunities. Collaborate with operations to route freight accurately, resolve supply and demand issues, and support multimodal transportation solutions for customers. Mentor Pricing Analysts, assist sales and account management teams, and contribute to related projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform detailed analysis of various market and customer data to prepare proposals in response to customer pricing requests for both bid and transactional business.
- Analyze shipping and market data to identify opportunities to increase corporate yield, improve network efficiency and reduce cost while growing business in desirable market segments.
- Collaborate with operations staff to ensure that freight tenders are accurately and efficiently routed as detailed in the pricing proposal and develop solutions for issues that arise due to changing market supply and demand dynamics.
- Support sales managers and account management personnel in developing mulit-modal transportation solutions for Hub’s customers.
- Mentor and assist in training Pricing Analysts.
- Complete or assist with miscellaneous projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Operations Research, Statistics, Math, or related analytical discipline preferred.
- 1 year Intermodal Pricing, Account Management, Business Intelligence or Operational experience.
- Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills required.
- Proficiency with Excel and the proven ability to manage complex data and summarize results.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Innovative; uses creativity and good judgment to develop solutions and resolve issues.
Salary Range: Up to $65,000/year base salary plus eligibility for additional incentive programs
This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
BEWARE OF FRAUD!
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- Hub Group will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a Hub Group job application.
- Hub Group does not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms such as Signal or Discord using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail.
- Hub Group job postings are posted on our career site: https://www.hubgroup.com/careers
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