Pricing Analyst

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for developing, analyzing, and maintaining customer pricing strategies across transportation and logistics services. This position partners closely with Sales, Operations, Carrier Procurement, Finance, and Account Management to produce competitive, profitable pricing solutions that support revenue growth while protecting margin performance.

The Pricing Analyst evaluates transportation costs, market conditions, customer requirements, and operational capabilities to prepare pricing proposals, RFP responses, bid analyses, and strategic recommendations.

Pricing Analyst responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Develop pricing models and rate structures for truckload, LTL, intermodal, drayage, managed transportation, brokerage, warehousing, and value-added logistics services

Partner with Sales and Operations teams in developing customer-specific pricing solutions, ensuring that pricing is thorough, and every deadline is met

Coordinate and prepare RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs by analyzing customer shipment characteristics, lane data, service requirements, and anticipated operating costs

Upload rates for awarded lanes into systems of records; assists internal business units with any questions regarding rates

Supply the Carrier Souring team with lanes and targets to gather rating and capacity information for contract and spot opportunities

Monitor industry trends, carrier pricing activity, and market conditions to support strategic decision-making; leverage historical brokerage data to identify lane opportunities, test and validate pricing models, and communicate insights and recommendations with key stakeholders

Analyze complex problems and develop creative and effective solutions

Generate reports and analysis related to pricing performance, profitability, and cost efficiency

Regular and reliable attendance, with or without reasonable accommodation, is an essential function of this position and is crucial for maintaining workflow and productivity.

The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qu al ifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High School Diploma or GED ; Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field preferred

5+ years’ experience in an analytical role supporting customers and operations within a 3PL brokerage environment; Previous operational experience within a logistics environment a plus

Experience supporting customer bids, RFQs, RFIs, or RFPs

Experience with transportation management systems (TMS); McLeod/Cargowise preferred

Experience with operational platforms such as (e.g., DAT One, Truckstop) and customer bid platforms (e.g.,E2Open,Transporeon,BlueYonder,Jaegger ,) a plus

Strong understanding of multimodal freight transportation, including operational processes, carrier networks, market dynamics and customer service requirements across FTL, LTL, and Intermodal transportation

Knowledge of freight transportation pricing methodologies and rate structures, including market analysis, cost modeling, margin optimization, and customer pricing strategies

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and data interpretation skills, with the ability to identify trends, evaluate pricing and operational data, and provide actionable business recommendations

Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally with business partners and key stakeholders

Proficient in both written and oral communication. Capable of clearly and effectively conveying information and presenting to internal and external business partners

Ability to multitask and shift focus in a fast-paced, dynamic and evolving logistics environment with rapidly changing priorities, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, prioritize work and maintain discretion on confidential matters while maintaining a positive attitude and providing unmatched customer service

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet modeling, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and video conferencing tools (WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance, with or without reasonable accommodation

We empower business worldwide to ship smarter.

R+L Global Logistics strives to provide the best freight solutions and logistics services to our customers. We offer the highest quality domestic and international transportation services including Full Truckload (FTL), Intermodal/Rail, Expedited/Domestic Priority, Service to and from Mexico and Canada, Trade Show Logistics, Supply Chain Management, High Value/High Risk Cargo, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Value Added, Customs Brokerage and more.

We focus on customer requirements in order to meet the challenges of today’s business demands. Our ability to create solutions through a wide range of transportation outlets allows R+L Global Logistics to be the complete global transportation solution.

BENEFITS

R+L Global Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Exclusive Employee vacation properties

R+L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law .