Pricing Analyst

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Expeditors is a Fortune 500 global logistics company that satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization and take time to understand each customer’s individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing our customers’ supply chains.

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

Job Description

Perform Pricing Analyst duties for Ocean & Air Cargo Pricing with Vision, leadership, energy, professionalism and support, in conjunction with the Pricing manager.

Maintain adherence to Expeditors’ policies and procedures while displaying and communicating Expeditors’ goals and culture.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:            

• Communicate with sales and build strategy.
• Perform data analysis.
• Identify opportunities and challenges
• Manage the product pricing for RFQs (Request for Quotes).
• Manage and meet deadlines set by customers and Sales/Geo on responding to pricing requests.
• Work with Pricing Manger /Sales/Geo staff to properly qualify bids.
• Track and report the results of RFQs.

RFQ Execution:

• Convert customer formats.
• Insert / integrate targeted pricing.
• Communicate to the field.
• Manage responses.
• Audit responses and make cohesive.
• Maintain communication per Document Retention Policy (DRP).
• Update RFQ capture in a timely manner.
• Maintain RFQ/Pricing tools.

Analysis of Rates:

• Review and analyze carrier rates.
• Review feedback from Sales/Geo on rate competitiveness.
• Report results of analysis to Pricing Manager & Ocean & Air Product Managers.
• In conjunction with pricing managers, work with carriers to keep rates fresh and competitive. 

Rate & Surcharge Maintenance:

• Maintain rate databases.
• Maintain and distribute General Rate Increase (GRI) and surcharge information.
• Maintain diary system to flag expiring rate agreements and contracts.

General Support:

• Provide general support for Sales and Product pricing.
• Provide other general pricing support as specified by the Ocean & Air Managers.

Qualifications

• Ocean & Air Cargo knowledge, with thorough understanding of pricing; processes and operations.
• 2+ year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects, working well under pressure.
• Graduate or actively involved in relevant studies.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills, detail oriented.
• Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Information

 What do we offer?

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Education Program

Pay is commensurate with experience and the type of work issued

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This position is for our Houston area office, located near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Therefore you must reside in Texas for the position.