Pricing Analyst, Americas

Pricing Analyst, The Americas

Full-time

Compensation: USD 60,000 - USD 70,000 - hourly

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

The Air Cargo Pricing Analyst is an integral part of the Americas Air Team, responsible for preparing and strategically managing the air pricing of Global RFQs in the Americas region, and supporting pricing of Global RFQs from other geographies. The secondary function of this role is to support our Americas Air programs and initiatives through project management and development of communication materials.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate Global Air RFQs

• Review RFQ documentation including contract requirements

• Identify opportunities, risks, and challenges

• Perform data analysis using Excel and Power BI

• Communicate with sales, account management, air product, and team members at various levels

• Collaborate with team stakeholders to develop a pricing strategy

• Manage multiple deadlines at a time

• Follow-up on RFQ outcomes

RFQ Execution

• Convert customer format using excel formulas

• Insert / integrate pricing based on tools and in line with strategy

• Communicate with the field and keep pricing team updated on progress

• Compile rate responses from branches into pricing templates

• Audit responses for accuracy and cohesion

• Maintain communication per DRP (Documentation Retention Policy)

General Pricing Support

• Continuously update RFQ Pricing Tool database

• Maintain RFQ tools such as local charges and ATA tariffs as requested

• Actively engage in and support Pricing side projects

• Maintain RFQ workflow and proactively communicate with account management on upcoming bids

Americas Air Program Support

• Manage project timelines, track deliverables, update documentation

• Prepare documents and communication materials to support development of regional air programs

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Manager, Pricing - The Americas

Physical Demands

This section lists physical demands required of this job and may be edited to the specific job role.

• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.

• Write with pencil/pen/marker

• Functions performed primarily while seated at desk

Knowledge

• Air Cargo knowledge including pricing, air carrier, air routing, and operations (Preferred)

• A strong understanding of Expeditors' services

Skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Close attention to detail while managing large data sets with accuracy and data integrity

• Strong analytical skills

• Proactive & strong organizational skills

• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results

• Ability to relate to global employees at all levels

• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (reporting, formatting, data modelling, performing complex calculations)

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI (a plus)

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and…