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Position: Pricing Analyst

Job Description:

The Pricing Analyst will provide analytical and pricing support to our business service offerings. The position will utilize customers’ current shipping data and available market data in Forward Air Inc. analysis models to prepare customer-specific profit and loss forecasts that enable the analyst to make appropriate pricing recommendations and decisions.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

+ Roll-out and responsible for using data analytical cost base

+ Develop understanding of customer’s transportation needs and service requirements

+ Expertise in business, marketing, pricing, and revenue management analytics

+ Solid understanding of quantitative and statistical approaches to business analysis related to revenue analytics and revenue optimization

+ Respond and support for RFQ's, RFP's and RFI's as needed and in a timely manner

+ Develop effective business proposals and bid packages

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

+ Industry experience in transportation or logistics industry

+ Minimum one year’s experience in transportation

+ Possess strong relationships with air freight, ocean carriers, airlines, and freight forwarders

+ Experience reviewing and negotiating transportation contracts

+ MS Excel expertise is required, MS Access experience is preferred

+ Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders in Operations, IT, HR, and Finance

Skills:

+ Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic

+ Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

+ Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations

+ Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment

+ General computer skills - Microsoft Office & Outlook

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About Us

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication

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