Pricing & Business Analyst

Givens Group; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Givens Talent in the United States is seeking a Pricing & Business Analyst to develop and refine pricing strategies for its transportation and warehousing operations. You will analyze costs, profitability, and customer requirements, and partner with Operations, Accounting, Sales, and leadership to create reporting solutions and improve data quality.

The role emphasizes building pricing models, dashboards, and data-driven insights to drive better business decisions while ensuring competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field.
• Four to seven years of pricing, business analysis, financial analysis, operations analysis, systems analysis, or a related role.
• Experience working with operational and financial data in transportation, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, or another asset-intensive environment.
• Experience gathering business requirements, identifying data sources, evaluating data limitations, and developing analytical solutions.
• Prior experience with business analytics and pricing methodologies in transportation, freight, or warehousing.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; experience with SQL and developing data queries.

Responsibilities

• Own and continually improve pricing methodologies for Givens’ asset-based transportation and warehousing services.
• Analyze labor, equipment, facilities, utilization, customer requirements, service levels, operating costs, and profitability.
• Develop and maintain pricing models, rate structures, cost assumptions, and supporting documentation.
• Determine and approve pricing based on company objectives, operating capabilities, cost recovery, and operating-ratio expectations.
• Review pricing effectiveness by evaluating realized margins, customer profitability, cost changes, and overall pricing performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve rates, margins, and profitability.

Skills

Strong analytical judgment

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate complex data

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Givens Talent is a modern staffing agency that specializes in fit-based screening. Through precision staffing, we’ll communicate with our partners, leaders in the warehousing industry, to analyze your skill sets and find opportunities that match your experience and career goals. Whether you’re seeking clerical, administrative, or light industrial warehouse roles, we’ll help you find the right opportunity to advance your career.

We offer more than just jobs. We connect you with rewarding opportunities to grow and succeed in your career.

Personalized Job Matching

Our team takes the time to understand your skills and aspirations to find the perfect fit.

Ongoing Support

From resume enhancement to interview preparation, we support you every step of the way.

Givens is looking for an experienced Pricing & Business Analyst to develop and continually improve pricing strategies for our transportation and warehousing operations.

This role will analyze operating costs, financial data, customer requirements, and profitability to determine appropriate rates and evaluate pricing effectiveness. The Pricing & Business Analyst will also partner with Operations, Accounting, Sales, and leadership to develop reporting solutions, improve data quality, and provide insight that supports better business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own and continually improve pricing methodologies for Givens’ asset-based transportation and warehousing services
• Analyze labor, equipment, facilities, utilization, customer requirements, service levels, operating costs, and profitability
• Develop and maintain pricing models, rate structures, cost assumptions, and supporting documentation
• Determine and approve pricing based on company objectives, operating capabilities, cost recovery, and operating-ratio expectations
• Review pricing effectiveness by evaluating realized margins, customer profitability, cost changes, and overall pricing performance
• Identify opportunities to improve rates, margins, and profitability

Business & Financial Analysis

• Analyze transportation, warehouse, yard, accounting, and customer data to identify trends, cost drivers, and performance opportunities
• Work with operating teams to understand how information is entered, processed, and reported
• Help improve system usage, data accuracy, and reporting processes
• Clearly explain analytical findings and recommendations to business leaders

Reporting & Data Analytics

• Partner with Operations, Accounting, Sales, and leadership to identify business questions and reporting needs
• Translate business needs into clear data and reporting requirements
• Document metric definitions, data sources, assumptions, dependencies, and known limitations
• Identify and connect information from TMS, WMS, YMS, accounting, and other business systems
• Develop SQL queries and other data solutions supporting reporting and data-lake development
• Investigate discrepancies and reconcile information across multiple systems
• Build, modify, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and analytical tools
• Support consistent definitions, reliable source data, and repeatable reporting practices
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, Information Systems & Analytics, and technical resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field
• Four to seven years of experience in pricing, business analysis, financial analysis, operations analysis, systems analysis, or a related role
• Experience working with operational and financial data in transportation, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, or another asset-intensive environment
• Experience gathering business requirements, identifying data sources, evaluating data limitations, and developing analytical solutions
• Prior experience with business analytics and pricing methodologies in transportation, freight, or warehousing
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Experience with SQL and developing data queries
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex data and recommendations clearly
• Sound judgment with proactive, critical, and strategic thinking skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with ETL processes and data lakes
• Experience working with TMS, WMS, or YMS platforms
• Experience with Azure, SQL Server, or MCP servers

At Givens Talent, our unique approach sets us apart:

• Recruitment Expertise: We leverage our deep knowledge of the logistics, transportation, warehousing, and supply chain industries to identify and attract the best talent to fill your clerical and administrative positions.
• Placement Services: We match candidates with the right opportunities, ensuring they are well-suited and ready to succeed in their roles.
• Rigorous Qualification: Every candidate undergoes a thorough vetting process, including comprehensive background screening, to ensure they meet the highest standards of competence, reliability, and integrity.
• Tracking & Payroll Management: We meticulously track the hours and absences of each associate and manage all payroll services, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Retention Strategies: We work closely with our clients to create work environments that retain top talent, reducing turnover and ensuring long-term success.

For Employers

Givens Talent is a specialized staffing agency, focused on filling specific light industrial, special project, warehouse, and forklift operator roles. Unlike a general staffing company, we match talented individuals with precise job requirements. Our rigorous hiring process includes full background checks, even for temporary and contract positions, ensuring you receive top-tier talent.

We are licensed to operate in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

From short-term assignments to direct hires and long-term placements, we design staffing solutions that align with your business objectives.

Quality Assurance

Our rigorous recruitment and qualification process, including background screening, ensures you receive the best candidates for the job.

We’re more than just a staffing service—we’re your strategic partner, providing ongoing support to meet your evolving needs.