Pricing Analyst

McCain Foods; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Ross in Canada is seeking a Pricing Analyst, Truckload to determine terms, conditions and rates for customers, ensuring profitability by analyzing rate requests and preparing tariffs within profit margins. You’ll participate in cross-functional committees and support the pricing staff with data-driven decisions.

Key tasks include reviewing rate requests, performing route cost analysis, coordinating with account managers, guiding tariff updates, and assisting with annual tariff reviews.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in business or related field; university preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in rating and/billing in transportation.
• Advanced Excel and ability to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review rate requests; approve or reject based on profit margin.
• Validate shipments against customer profiles and resubmit if needed.
• Perform route cost analysis to ensure profitability within margins.
• Chair the daily Truckload Gating Conference and relay rate information.
• Support negotiations with customers and create tariffs with finalized rates.
• Prepare cost analyses for RFP tender submissions.
• Coordinate customer information across internal and external platforms.
• Assist Spot Quote team with nonstandard requests.
• Support annual tariff reviews and related duties.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Mathematical analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Negotiation & conflict resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Decision making

Team & customer service focus

Education

Post-secondary degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Pricing Analyst, Truckload is responsible for determining terms, conditions and rates for new and existing customers to ensure profitability of accounts by analyzing rate requests to create new customer tariffs or amend existing customer tariffs within established company profit margins. Active participant on required committees between cross functional groups within the Day & Ross organization.

How You’ll Help

• Receive and review rate requests from account managers; approve or reject based on profit margin and established protocols.
• Validate key elements of customer shipments against internal and public information regarding the customer profile; return requests that cannot be validated to account manager for resubmission.
• Perform route cost analysis on requested rates to ensure profitability by applying cost factors for linehaul, trailer, pick up or delivery charges, and any assessorials within established profit margins against requested rates.
• Chairs the daily Truckload Gating Conference call and provide information back to pricing staff relative to the rate requests for files not assigned to yourself.
• Support negotiations with customers by advising Account Managers on rate approval and/or increases necessary to maintain profit margin; create tariff with finalized rates in place.
• Prepare cost analyses balanced against multiple variable scenarios and aligned with customer requirements for RFP tender submissions.
• Update and coordinate customer information across multiple internal & customer web platforms
• Assist Spot Quote team with nonstandard requests.
• Support annual tariff reviews as required.
• Other related duties as may be required.

Your Skills & Experience

• Post-secondary degree in business or related field, university preferred.
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in rating and/billing in the transportation industry
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Excellent computer skills: including advanced Excel and the ability to learn new programs and platforms.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations and scenarios.
• Advanced communication skills including the ability to relay information (verbal and written) between several parties, across departments, functions, divisions; the ability to prepare detailed and accurate presentations both numerical and text driven.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; the ability to deal with variables and limited standardization and make solid decisions and recommendations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and prioritize appropriately in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to multitask in a deadline driven environment; appropriate sense of urgency and agility to handle changing priorities.
• Sound judgement and business acumen in developing and successfully implementing strategies to achieve profitability objectives.
• Results focused; able to hold others accountable.
• Strong team and customer service focus; relationship building, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.

Job Info

• Job Identification 22872
• Job Category Operations
• Job Schedule Full time