Pricing Analyst I

Estes-Express-Lines; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Estes-Express-Lines in Richmond, VA seeks a pricing analytics assistant to support Senior Pricing Analysts. You will identify trends, use Estes costing models, and ensure pricing accuracy across reports and customer conversions.

You will gather field information, compile costing analyses, and learn Estes pricing philosophy under mentorship, contributing to multiple analytical projects. The role requires strong communication, Excel/Word proficiency, and the ability to work independently or in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent background in business, finance, transportation, or logistics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; experience with Access and AS/400 preferred.
• Ability to perform mathematical analysis and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-directed with strong organizational skills; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to Senior Pricing Analysts by identifying historical and hypothetical company trends.
• Use the Estes costing model and internal pricing reports to inform pricing decisions.
• Assure current pricing is keyed correctly and consistent with policy.
• Complete rate comparison projects and customer rate conversions as requested.
• Gather customer information from the field for accurate costing of freight.
• Compile costing analyses for Senior Pricing Analysts and learn Estes Pricing philosophy.
• Train under mentorship of Senior Pricing Analysts and Yield Management.
• Handle miscellaneous analytical projects and duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

AS/400

Mathematical analysis

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/Transportation/Logistics

Tools

Access

AS/400

Job description

Job Summary:

• Provide analytical support to Senior Pricing Analysts by identifying both historical and hypothetical company trends including the following:
• Use the Estes costing model and various internal pricing reports
• Assure current pricing is keyed correctly
• Complete rate comparison projects (to other companies, customer rate conversions per request, etc.)
• Learn the Estes Pricing philosophy and the skills required to price LTL freight
• Gather customer information from the field necessary for accurate costing of freight
• Compile costing analysis for Senior Pricing Analysts
• Train under the mentorship of Senior Pricing Analysts and Yield Management
• Complete miscellaneous analytical projects and responsibilities as assigned
• Regular attendance is required.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Business, Finance, Transportation, or Logistics; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge and experience in Access and AS/400 system preferred
• Proficiency in performing mathematical analysis
• Must be self-directed and possess strong organizational skills in order to meet tight deadlines
• Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
• Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands:

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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.