Pricing Analyst

Transformers Network Inc.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

401(k) with 6% match

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Phoenix International is seeking an experienced Pricing Analyst to drive winning pricing strategies for import and export shipments. The role partners with Operations and Sales to optimize resource allocation and capitalize on new business opportunities.

You will analyze market changes, price effectively, and build strong relationships with agents and carriers worldwide to secure competitive rates and service levels. Strong Excel and CargoWise skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in international freight forwarder environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills related to logistics and pricing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Price and quote import/export ocean and air shipments.
• Use pricing tools, databases, and processes effectively.
• Analyze market conditions to develop pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with branches and offices to improve win ratios.
• Handle multiple pricing requests simultaneously.
• Learn and use various pricing tools available.
• Respond to pricing requests from overseas offices, agents, and teams.
• Build relationships with agents, carriers, and network to win opportunities.
• Develop a carrier base for best service and rates globally.
• Solicit feedback to maximize win percentage, and report progress to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Negotiation

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced Pricing Analyst responsible for winning and developing new business for the network by building relationships, promptly responding to all opportunities, properly allocating resources, and pursuing new business whenever possible. This role will work closely with Operations and Sales.

About Us

Phoenix International is a privately-owned global logistics company with U.S. locations in the greater Chicago, Los Angeles, and Newark areas. Our company focuses on providing quality freight forwarding as well as providing services in international freight, freight procurement, global supply chain planning, contract logistics and solution design, and cross border eCommerce. We are guided by our core values of experience, innovation, trust, and passion. We believe that these values, anda belief in a collaborative employee/customer experience, are what makes us unique.

What You'll Find Here

• A company where your ideas are heard
• Leadership is accessible and invested in your success
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance
• A team that celebrates wins together
• Technology that supports you, not replaces you
• A culture built on integrity, accountability, and doing what's right for our clients
• A strong company culture that embraces work/life balance
• Industry competitive earnings
• Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Employee Assistance Program, Disability, Life)
• 401k available after 90 days with 6% match

Essential Job Functions:

• Effectively price and quote multiple modes of import / export ocean and air shipments
• Expert with pricing tools, databases, and processes
• Analyze changes in market conditions such as capacity, competition, schedules, and fares to develop, implement and track appropriate pricing strategies
• Collaborate closely with branch and worldwide offices in developing a strategy for winning success ratio
• Must be able to handle multiple requests at the same time
• Learn and effectively use the various pricing tools available
• Respond to pricing requests for Phoenix International global forwarding services from overseas offices, agents as well as commercial team and operational teams
• Build strong relationships with agents, carriers and the network to win more opportunities
• Build a base of reliable carriers to provide the best service and rates in all locations, domestically and internationally
• Solicit feedback from agents, clients, and team members to ensure win percentage is at its highest
• Monitor and report back to management monthly progress towards assigned goals and KPIs
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to specific requirements

Requirements:

• Must have at least 3-5 years of experience working for an International Freight Forwarder
• At least 1-2 years of data entry experience
• Analytical skills related to supply chain, logistics, and transportation
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in CargoWise preferred
• Demonstrated communication, prioritization, and time management skills
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs with a strong emphasis on Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to effectively negotiate
• Strong desire to win business for the network and grow the organization
• Willingness to continually learn, grow and improvePositive attitude, friendly demeanour, upbeat and flexible

JOB LOCATION

• Itasca, IL

SENIORITY LEVEL

• Associate

INDUSTRY

• Logistics & Supply Chain
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Full-Time

Phoenix International is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v/so

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