Pricing Analyst I: Freight Costing & Analytics

Estes Express Lines; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Estes Express Lines seeks an analytical support professional to assist Senior Pricing Analysts with historical and hypothetical trend analysis. You will apply the Estes costing model and pricing reports to ensure accurate rates and complete comparative projects.

Field data collection and costing analyses will be core responsibilities, under mentorship in pricing and yield management. Develop knowledge of Estes pricing philosophy and rapidly adapt to a high-volume environment with multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent background in business, finance, transportation or logistics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; knowledge of Access/AS-400 is preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and perform mathematical calculations.
• Must be self-directed with strong organization and deadline skills.
• Able to lift approximately 20 lbs. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to Senior Pricing Analysts with trend analysis.
• Use Estes costing model and internal pricing reports for insights.
• Ensure current pricing is entered correctly and accurately.
• Complete rate comparison projects and customer rate conversions as requested.
• Gather field data for accurate freight costing and compile analyses.
• Learn Estes pricing philosophy and contribute to pricing tasks.
• Train under Senior Pricing Analysts and Yield Management mentoring.
• Handle miscellaneous analytical projects as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliability.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Mathematical analysis

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Independence / teamwork

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Access

AS/400

Job description

Estes Express Lines seeks an analytical support professional to assist Senior Pricing Analysts with historical and hypothetical trend analysis. You will apply the Estes costing model and pricing reports to ensure accurate rates and complete comparative projects.

Field data collection and costing analyses will be core responsibilities, under mentorship in pricing and yield management. Develop knowledge of Estes pricing philosophy and rapidly adapt to a high-volume environment with multiple