Pricing Analyst - Logistics

Matson Logistics is a leading provider of multimodal transportation, warehousing, and distribution services throughout North America. Known for innovative solutions and financial strength, Matson Logistics delivers superior performance and value to customers.

About The Role

As a Pricing Analyst - Logistics, you'll develop pricing strategies, analyze transportation costs, support customer opportunities, and create solutions that balance service, efficiency, and profitability. This role involves close collaboration with Sales, Operations, customers, and transportation providers to position Matson as the transportation provider of choice. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals who enjoy solving complex logistics challenges and using data to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Pricing Strategy & Customer Solutions
  • Prepare customer bids, pricing proposals, and transportation pricing projects that support business growth and profitability.
  • Partner with customers and the Sales team to understand transportation requirements and develop competitive logistics solutions.
  • Match customer shipping needs with the most effective and efficient Matson service offerings and transportation options.
  • Develop transportation plans that optimize service, transit times, and cost while supporting customer objectives.
• Market Analysis & Carrier Management
  • Analyze transportation rates, market conditions, carrier capacity, and service offerings to support pricing decisions and business opportunities.
  • Negotiate rates, service agreements, accessorial terms, and pricing structures with transportation providers.
  • Conduct RFPs and support procurement activities to secure competitive transportation solutions.
  • Identify carrier capacity solutions during challenging market conditions and help align available capacity with customer demand.
• Data Management & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate transportation rates, carrier costs, and pricing information within spreadsheets, databases, and business systems.
  • Compile and maintain carrier and vendor rate information from multiple sources, including websites, communications, and transportation partners.
  • Maintain historical pricing records and rate documentation to support future analysis and decision-making.
  • Communicate rate changes, service updates, and transit schedule changes to appropriate stakeholders across the organization.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Work closely with Customer Service, Operations, Sales, and administrative teams to improve workflow efficiency and reduce transportation costs.
  • Resolve carrier pricing discrepancies, billing issues, and transportation cost challenges.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives that improve pricing accuracy, service delivery, and overall operational effectiveness.
  • Provide support to other departments as business needs require.
• Professional Responsibilities & Safety
  • Comply with all company rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Work and behave safely by following all safety rules and regulations.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support customer requirements and company goals.

Skills

• Transportation pricing and rate analysis.
• Carrier and vendor negotiation.
• Financial and operational analysis.
• Strategic thinking and solution development.
• Relationship management and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Continuous improvement mindset and customer focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret transportation costs, pricing trends, and market data.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to accurately maintain and analyze data within pricing and business systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of transportation, logistics, pricing, carrier procurement, or related industry experience.
• Experience negotiating transportation agreements and conducting RFP processes.
• Knowledge of North American transportation geography and transportation networks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, supplemental life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• Emergency childcare, death and dismemberment insurance, prepaid legal services, and adoption assistance.
• 401k with employer matching and profit sharing.
• 9 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and a tiered PTO plan.

The salary range for this position is posted for Illinois and will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.