Contract Logistics Pricing Analyst

Crane Worldwide Logistics; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Contract Logistics Pricing Analyst to craft competitive pricing strategies to enhance profitability. This role involves analyzing complex pricing models and supporting the Request for Proposal process. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in pricing strategies. The firm offers growth opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pricing strategy experience.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pricing new business and existing clients.
• Develop and maintain pricing strategies for warehouse services.
• Manage pricing and rate agreements with clients.
• Identify areas for improvement in pricing strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Industry Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Smart Sheets

Power BI

Visio

Outlook

AutoCad

Job description

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

As an Contract Logistics Pricing Analyst, your primary responsibility is to create pricing strategies that enhance profitability and competitiveness in our warehousing & Contract Logistics operations.

You will be the main point of contact during the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, ensuring a customer‑centric approach and alignment with pricing strategies. In this role, you will work closely with various members of the Crane WW team to gather essential pricing data and requirements, including input from Commercial, Solution design engineers optimising warehouse layout and staffing, and developing financial analysis models for executive‑level evaluation.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for pricing new business and existing clients and providing analytical support to improve our cost models
• Analyses complex opportunities and develops comprehensive cost models to support pricing.
• Pricing Strategy Development : Develop and maintain pricing strategies for warehouse services, including storage, handling, and value‑added services, considering cost factors, market conditions, and profitability goals.
• Maintain thorough documentation of the scope of work and assumptions for all integrated logistics opportunities. Identify potential risks and propose alternatives to mitigate risk.
• Contract Management : Manage pricing and rate agreements with clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify areas for improvement in pricing strategies, tools, and processes and work with the team to implement enhancements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

Other skills and abilities

• Analytical Skills : Proficiency in data analysis, mathematical modelling, and cost analysis to make informed pricing decisions.
• Communication : Strong communication skills to convey pricing strategies and data to both internal teams and clients.
• Industry Knowledge : Understanding of warehouse and logistics industry practices, trends, and competition.
• Problem‑Solving : Capacity to identify pricing challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Time Management : Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple pricing projects simultaneously.
• Must have strong computer skills associated with the utilisation of Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheets
• Other software skills as preferred, such as Visio, Outlook, Power BI, AutoCad etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2+ years of pricing strategy experience
• 1‑2 years supervisory experience
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Recruitment Agency Policy

At Crane Worldwide3 Logistics we manage all hiring directly and do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies or search firms. Agencies must not contact our employees or managers directly with candidate details.

Where recruitment support is required, we will engage trusted partners through a formal written agreement. Any CVs received without such an agreement will be treated as direct applications, and (Company Name) will not be liable for any associated placement fees.

We appreciate your cooperation in respecting this policy.