Solution Design Analyst

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The Solution Design Analyst performs global Air and Ocean freight analyses on new or existing business and leads internal and external cost improvement projects. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Commercial, Account Management, Operations, and Procurement teams to design data-driven, efficient, and scalable logistics solutions that enhance profitability and operational performance.

• Partner with Commercial, Account Managers, Operations, and Procurement to define pricing strategies for new RFQ business opportunities.
• Develop detailed pricing models for global Air, Ocean, and Trucking services.
• Analyze customers' supply chain networks to identify improvement opportunities and formulate tailored pricing proposals.
• Determine revenue, margin, and profitability for new and existing business.
• Convert pricing proposals into established customer tariffs for accurate AR billing.
• Support Sales and Account Management teams with pricing materials, cost models, and impact analyses for customer presentations.
• Manage the full tender lifecycle—from initial analysis and preparation through submission and post-submission review.
• Collaborate with pricing and procurement teams to design cost structures and models customized per opportunity.
• Proactively identify cost and transit-time reduction opportunities within existing accounts.
• Transition recurring "spot quote" services into structured "on-tariff" agreements for consistent billing and service optimization.
• Provide Finance with rate-specific and lane-specific billing clarifications using internal tools.
• Coordinate with Implementation teams to ensure accurate deployment of awarded business, honoring all commitments from tender and negotiation phases.
• Support Operations with alternative routing, rates, and cost-effective options as needed.
• Perform profitability analysis by customer and service, proposing corrective actions or process improvements.
• Evaluate the impact of rate, dimension, and routing adjustments from partner agents, providers, or customers and define adequate strategies in response.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, efficiency, and profitability across teams and processes.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of international freight forwarding operations (Air, Ocean, Ground).
• Experience in Procurement, Tender Management, or Cost Modeling.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Transportation, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in International Freight Forwarding, Operations, or Sales environments.
• Fluent in English (required);
  Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Strong mathematical reasoning skills, including use of ratios, percentages, and statistical inference.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite and advanced Excel modeling (pivot tables, lookups, and scenario analysis).

Fort Wayne, IN $69,000.00–$ (5 days ago) | Indianapolis, IN $60,000.00–$85,000.00 (3 weeks ago)