Bid Analyst - Transportation Pricing Services

Landstar System Holdings, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Landstar System Holdings, Inc. is hiring a Bid Analyst in Jacksonville, FL, for the Pricing Services team. Hybrid schedule includes in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with work-from-home Mondays and Fridays.

The role focuses on preparing bids, analyzing data, and recommending account assignments to optimize freight lane profitability. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (GED) and at least 1 year in a professional setting; a Bachelor's degree and 2 years in

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in a professional work environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2 years of experience in Transportation/Logistics or Data Analytics preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze bids to determine existing agent participation and incumbency.
• Gather recommendations for bid assignments from field and national account personnel and validate information.
• Provide agents with market data to assist with competitive and accurate rating of freight lanes.
• Review rates prior to submission to assure marketability and customer requirements are met.
• Review, evaluate and respond to emails in the Bid Process.
• Ensure bid packages are submitted with all required components by the deadline, timely and accurate.
• Follow up with customers to determine success/failures on opportunities.
• Answer calls through the Pricing Services phone queue.

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Formulas

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Schedule: Hybrid - In Office -Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office and Work from Home - Monday, Friday

8am - 5pm

Salary range: $19.02 - $23.77 per hour, depending upon experience

What work will you perform?

The Bid Analyst on the Pricing Services team plays an integral role in supporting our Sales and Agent communities. In this role you will prepare bids, analyze data and make recommendations for the assignment of customer accounts to the Sales and Agent community. Your data analytical skills will allow you to provide market intelligence for all accounts and bids as required to help maximize business opportunities. Your organizational and time management skills will help you ensure you meet all deliverable deadlines, ensuring consistency and the highest level of quality. Team players who are solutions oriented should consider applying.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Analyze bids to determine existing agent participation and incumbency
• Gather recommendations for bid assignments from field and national account personnel and validate information
• Provide agents with market data to assist with competitive and accurate rating of freight lanes
• Review rates prior to submission to assure marketability and customer requirements are met
• Review, evaluate and respond as needed to all e-mails received in the course of the Bid Process
• Assure bid packages are submitted to customers with all required components by the deadline, timely and accurately
• Follow up with customer to determine success/failures on opportunities
• Answer calls through the Pricing Services phone queue

Required Minimum Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One year of experience in a professional work environment

Preferred Experience and Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Two years of experience in Transportation/Logistics or Data Analytics
• Experience with Salesforce

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent abilities using Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP's and formulas
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment