Market Analyst

TransX Ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training programs

Performance incentives

Employee assistance

Job summary

TransX Ltd is seeking a Market Analyst to join the Operations department. The analyst will study market trends, pricing, and profitability to support pricing decisions and competitive rate structures.

You will develop pricing models, maintain tariffs, respond to customer rate requests, and prepare bids in collaboration with Sales, with a focus on data-driven improvements and performance reporting. The role requires a college diploma and 3–5 years in transportation or logistics pricing, strong

Qualifications

• College diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in transportation or logistics pricing.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with TMW or pricing systems.
• Solid understanding of LTL transportation, rate management and tariffs.
• Strong data analysis, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organization and time-management.

Responsibilities

• Market & competitive analysis: research trends, pricing, and competitors; analyze data by customer/region/product; prepare summaries for planning.
• Pricing strategy & profitability support: analyze yield/margin; maintain profitability models; recommend pricing adjustments.
• Customer rate requests & bid preparation: review and prepare rate requests and bids with Sales; support renewals with pricing analysis.
• Tariff & rate maintenance: maintain tariffs, lane rates, and rate tables; verify pricing across systems and implement changes.
• Reporting & data management: generate weekly/monthly reports; maintain data integrity; create interactive dashboards.
• Collaboration & continuous improvement: collaborate with Sales/Marketing/Operations; test and suggest data/process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

College diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

TMW pricing systems

Job description

Operating for over 50 years, TransX LTD is one of the largest Canadian (CN Rail-owned) providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4,000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building strong business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customers' business needs.

The TransX Group of Companies has an exciting opportunity for a Market Analyst to join the Operations department. The Market Analyst analyzes data to identify trends, opportunities, and strategies that support the team’s goals. The incumbent monitors pricing trends, evaluates customer profitability, and analyzes market conditions to guide strategic decisions and maintain competitive rate structures. The Market Analyst ensures that pricing tools, reports, and recommendations drive measurable improvements in revenue, efficiency, and market positioning.

As a leader within TransX, the position is expected to align with the TransX Core Values for Teamwork, Safety, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Market & Competitive Analysis: Research market trends, customer behavior, and competitor pricing. Analyze sales and performance data by customer, region, and product type. Identify opportunities for growth and risk areas in key markets, and prepare summaries and visuals to support strategic planning.
• Pricing Strategy & Profitability Support: Analyze yield and margin performance to support pricing decisions. Develop and maintain profitability models for business evaluation, recommend pricing adjustments to improve competitiveness and margins, and evaluate post-implementation results.
• Customer Rate Requests & Bid Preparation: Review and prepare customer rate requests and bids in collaboration with Sales, ensuring rates align with corporate targets and approval guidelines. Support renewals and tenders by providing detailed pricing analysis and maintaining bid records.
• Tariff & Rate Maintenance: Maintain and update tariffs, lane rates, and customer rate tables. Verify pricing accuracy across systems, communicate approved rate changes internally, and resolve rate discrepancies with Sales, Operations, or Finance.
• Reporting & Data Management: Generate weekly and monthly reports on pricing and profitability. Maintain data integrity across analytical systems, automate standard reports, and provide interactive dashboards to management.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations on shared goals. Support the implementation of new pricing tools and workflows. Participate in testing, and contribute ideas to enhance data quality and process efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: College diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience. Transportation or logistics industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency with TMW or equivalent pricing systems.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) transportation, rate management, and tariffs.
• Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis capabilities with high accuracy and high attention to detail.
• Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

BENEFITS & PERKS

WHY JOIN TRANSX?

• Large, Canadian-owned company
• Operating for over 50 years
• Leading transportation and logistics services
• 11 Terminals across North America
• Competitive compensation
• Partnered training programs and learning supports

BENEFITS

RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

• Annual employee recognition & appreciation events
• Years of service awards
• Employee spotlights in our TransX Newsletter
• Safety recognition
• Annual performance incentives

OTHER PERKS

• Employee and family assistance program
• Encouraged work-life balance
• Corporate discounts at partnered organizations (gyms, travel, clothing, equipment, etc.)
• Team environment, professional & personal growth

TransX Ltd. is committed to building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders.