Pricing Analyst

Day & Ross; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pricing Analyst to join their team. This role is pivotal in determining terms and rates for customers, ensuring profitability through detailed analysis and strategic negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency, alongside a solid background in the transportation industry. You will play a key role in supporting account managers, validating customer shipments, and preparing comprehensive cost analyses. Join a company that values its people and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, where your contributions will directly impact the success of client relationships and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in rating and/or billing; transportation industry experience is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze rate requests to create or amend customer tariffs for profitability.
• Support negotiations and prepare cost analyses for RFP submissions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Mathematical Concepts

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Education

Post-secondary degree in business

Suitable combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Pricing Analyst 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.

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 cost analysis on requested rates to ensure profitability by applying cost factors for linehaul, dock, pick up or delivery charges, and any assessorials within established profit margins against requested rates
• 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
• Select current tariffs requiring validation by performing profile studies such as shipment density and volume; if customer freight profile is not as expected, perform a tariff review to determine operating ratio and collaborate with Account Managers to correct
• Review unrated exception bills; assign rates and return to Billing within established time parameters
• 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/or billing; transportation industry experience is considered an asset
• 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

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

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 22358
• Job Category Administrative Services
• Posting Date 04/09/2025, 06:43 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 11187 Rte 130, Somerville, NB, E7P 2S4, CA