Engineer I - Yield

ArcBest; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ArcBest is seeking a Engineer - Yield to participate in a nine-month rotational program within the Pricing, Strategy, and Costing departments. You will learn to analyze supply chain opportunities, interpret cost and market data, and provide internal management consulting to deepen profitability understanding.

After rotation, you will be placed in a department that matches your interests. This role emphasizes analytical skills, collaboration, and delivering actionable data to decision makers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with strong analytical background.
• Experience with data analysis and modeling is preferred.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales to set optimal price and service levels.
• Analyze pricing structures across ArcBest units and objectives.
• Forecast costs and identify efficiency improvements on ops.
• Develop and implement rate increases for customers.
• Produce data-driven analyses for decision makers.
• Support strategic and tactical planning with market research.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Python

R

SQL

VBA

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mathematics

Engineering or analytics degree with strong data background

Tools

VBA

Python

R

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this role.

The Engineer - Yield will participate in a nine-month rotational program within the Pricing, Strategy, and Costing departments under ArcBest Yield learning to 1) analyze supply chain solution opportunities to meet customer logistics needs while using and interpreting all relevant cost, market, and value-added information; 2) provide internal management consulting for ArcBest leaders that deepens understanding of profitability drivers; and, 3) provide analytical support for new and existing business opportunities while developing innovative tools and processes to advance strategic yield initiatives. Following the rotation, each Engineer will be placed with the hiring department that best matches their career interest and company need.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Sales and other departments to determine the optimal level of price and service for existing and potential accounts.
• Understand various ArcBest business units/services and their respective pricing structure and objectives.
• Determine cost projections and/or potential efficiency improvements on both new and existing business opportunities.
• Develop, negotiate, and implement rate increases for ArcBest customers.
• Represent the Pricing and Supply Chain team on customer conference calls and site visits.
• Execute detailed instructions for pricing agreements while ensuring publication and loading accuracy.
• Conduct business and financial analysis.
• Assist with strategic and tactical planning.
• Complete operational modeling, performance measurement, and market research.
• Design and implement appropriate solutions.
• Provide timely, accurate, and actionable data and analysis to decision makers at all levels.
• Analyze and report on changes in yield and business profile.
• Identify and evaluate profit and yield improvement opportunities.
• Assist in the examination and efficiencies of existing and prospective business.
• Define data requirements, analyze, and interpret data from a variety of sources.
• Maintain a positive attitude while driving desired results.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish corporate, departmental, and individual goals.
• Improve quality, productivity, and effectiveness through the Quality Process.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, such as Industrial Engineering or Mathematics. or
• Other Engineering degrees and majors with a strong analytical background, such as Business Data Analytics, will be considered.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and a programming language such as VBA, R, Python, or SQL, preferred
• Sufficient knowledge of computer models, computer-generated reports and PC networking, preferred

Additional Requirements

• Superior analytical and leadership skills
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.

Competencies

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Business Analytics
• Effective Communication of Complex Concepts
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Initiative
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Producing Results
• Systems Thinking

Other Details

Work Hours

• Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with irregular hours depending on workload.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.

About Us

ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that’s helped businesses build better supply chains for over a century. With 14,000+ employees across 250 campuses and service centers, we connect owned assets, a broad brokerage network and innovative technology to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers around the world.

Our people make the difference. From customer service and operations to technology, sales and logistics professionals, every employee plays a role in supporting customers and solving complex logistics challenges. It’s the kind of people-first culture that’s earned recognition as a Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report and one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture by Forbes.

At ArcBest, you’re part of a team grounded in our core values: Creativity, Integrity, Collaboration, Growth, Excellence and Wellness. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact.