Pricing Analyst

Company: U.S. Xpress, Inc.
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: September 8, 2020

Job Description:

SummaryResponsible for providing support to our Sales and Marketing Group through analysis and computation of pricing rates for USX customers and potential customers.--This position works to obtain information needed and calculate rates for pricing of lanes and/or accounts for new and existing lanes and/or accounts.Duties & ResponsibilitiesWork with Sales and Marketing, Customer Service, Operations, and other departments to determine new rates and evaluate existing rates for a specified account base and/or territory.Communicate with Sales Representatives as well as customers to obtain information necessary to determine pricing.Calculate rates for freight based on available data using resources such as MS Dynamic CRM, MS Excel, online pricing tools, and approved/historical rates.Respond to bids, pricing requests, and customer RFPs in a timely fashion, including inputting data in customer reports and customer-specified formats.Evaluate new and existing pricing rates through analysis of various factors such as company costs, customer profile, and other logistical and operational considerations.Respond to daily inquiries from customers regarding spot rate pricing.Analyze and identify lane and utilization opportunities.Manage the pricing process through maintaining accurate records and updates in CRM.Communicate rates and related information to management (including executives) and customers.Prepare and modify reports of pricing and activity for management.Analyze current business to insure adequate yield.Research billing and data integrity issues related to pricing and/or billing.Ensure all rates are entered properly into USX systems and reflect properly on customers' invoices.QualificationsEducationAny combination of education or experience equivalent to a BS/BA degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Math, or Transportation. Extensive technical experience with the below essential applications: Microsoft Office, with a focus on MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Word.Database utilities (i.e. Showcase).IBM/AS400CRM Experience (i.e. MS Dynamic CRM)Skills/CertificationsStrong analytical skills, problem solving capabilities and interpersonal skills (both written & verbal).Ability to work in a fast paced environment; ability to that take on numerous projects simultaneously with tight deadlines. Ability to work and communicate effectively with members of all levels of our organization, including executive staff. Supervisory Responsibility: noneWork Environment: this job operates in a normal professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines, and filing cabinets. Physical Requirements: while performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently stands, walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel; and reaches with hands and arms.

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