Pricing Analyst

Redwood Logistics; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plans with match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Redwood Logistics in Chicago, IL is seeking a Pricing Analyst to help deploy pricing strategies for existing and new contracts and to develop ongoing enhancements to our contract pricing engine.

You will work hybrid, collaborating with Sales and Operations on RFPs, managing dashboards in Snowflake and Tableau, and ensuring data integrity and timely communication. A BS/BA in a related field and strong Excel/SQL skills are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of pricing, pricing analysis, or related quantitative role.
• 3+ years of experience in logistics, leadership, and/or analytics strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and nested formulas required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy pricing strategies for existing and new contract book of business.
• Develop enhancements to the contract pricing engine.
• Deploy strategies to ensure yield on a load, lane, and account level.
• Lead process improvement initiatives with a data-driven approach.
• Manage dashboard reporting and data integrity in Snowflake and Tableau.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Data analysis

Education

BS/BA in supply chain or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Tableau

Job description

Careers at Redwood Logistics

Pricing Analyst

Reports To: Vice President of Pricing and Yield Management

Location: Chicago, IL

Environment: Hybrid (4 days onsite; 1 remote)

Status: Exempt, Salaried

Who We Are:

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Whether you’re just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.

Purpose of Your Work:

As a Pricing Analyst working within Redwood Multimodal (one of our entities), you will be responsible for deploying pricing strategies to the existing and new contract book of business and developing ongoing enhancements to our contract pricing engine. Additionally, you will be tasked with deploying strategies to ensure sufficient yield on a load, lane, and account level. You will use your leadership skills to identify and implement process improvements. The ideal candidate will be data-driven, self-motivated, and create solutions with a sense of urgency.

How You Make a Difference Everyday:

• Strong understanding of seasonality, price modeling, lane level analysis and truckload cycle dynamics that support our customers’ ever-changing needs
• Prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment to drive organizational growth
• Serve as primary contact between Sales and Operations teams on RFPs through phone and written conversations
• Actively contribute to team performance to hit RFP and weekly report deadlines
• Manage dashboard reporting and data integrity of Snowflake and Tableau tools
• Ensure written and verbal team communications are timely, concise, and accurate
• Maintain our current Standard Operations Procedures to clearly identify roles & responsibilities
• Other related duties as assigned

You’ve Got This?

• 1+ year of experience in pricing, pricing analysis, or related quantitative role
• 3+ years of experience in logistics, leadership, and/or analytics strongly preferred
• Proven experience in a fast paced, dynamic work environment with ability to effectively multitask and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to focus for long periods of time on highly strategic projects
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and nested formulas required
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt quickly to changing needs/timelines while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of SQL preferred
• Experience with database management and reporting to all levels of the organization
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be extremely detail-oriented with respect to documentation and communication
• BS/BA degree in supply chain, economics, business, mathematics or related discipline

What We Offer:

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Opportunity for internal mobility
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
• Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
• Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
• Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more

Work Schedule:

This position is full-time and hybrid Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.

Compensation Range:

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $80,000

This position is eligible to earn monthly incentives based on individual and company performance.

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company’s needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.