Pricing Analyst, The Americas

About the role

Become a member of a global community in the international logistics industry. As an Air Cargo Pricing Analyst, you will be an integral part of the Americas Air Team, responsible for preparing and strategically managing air pricing for Global RFQs in the Americas region, while also supporting pricing for Global RFQs from other geographies. This role includes supporting Americas Air programs and initiatives through project management and development of communication materials.

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 the pricing team updated on progress
  • Compile rate responses from branches into pricing templates
  • Audit responses for accuracy and cohesion
  • Maintain communication per Documentation Retention Policy (DRP)
• 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, and update documentation
  • Prepare documents and communication materials to support development of regional air programs

Requirements

• 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 modeling, performing complex calculations)
  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI (a plus)
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects
  • Fluent in English
  • Media/communications development skills (not required but beneficial)
• Behaviors
  • Positive and willing to help support the team vision & goals
  • Autonomous / independent worker
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and pride in delivering accurate and high-quality results
• Education and Experience
  • College graduate or undergraduate in business, supply chain, or related discipline is preferred
  • 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands

• 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 a desk

Benefits

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based on month of hire, then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Manager, Pricing - The Americas.