Senior Logistics Pricing & Contracts Analyst

MindSource; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MindSource in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Logistic Pricing Analyst to manage transportation pricing, carrier contracts, rate governance, and procurement-related analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in transportation procurement, freight rate negotiations, carrier pricing, and supply chain analysis.

Responsibilities include contract lifecycle data management, rate benchmarking, and cross-functional collaboration with Sourcing, Operations, Claims, and Risk Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in transportation procurement or supply chain analysis.
• Demonstrated experience conducting freight rate negotiations, analyzing carrier rate sheets, and managing commercial terms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data modeling, rate matrix design, and PCF calculations.
• Experience with document tracking tools.
• Strong understanding of commercial transportation structures, legal review procedures, risk allocation, and rate addendum formats.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate legal and operational risks for cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle & Data Management: Maintain contract lifecycle tracking logs, contract status repositories, and pricing databases to ensure accurate record-keeping and timely monitoring of renewals and expirations.
• Agreement Negotiations & Escalation: Serve as the primary operational intake point for carrier-requested rate modifications. Manage routine redline correspondence and prepare concise risk summaries for Sourcing leadership and Legal counsel.
• Rate & Pricing Governance: Audit carrier rate proposals, benchmark spot and lane pricing, verify NMFC/density factors, and ensure tariff terms align with company rate structures and financial models.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sourcing Managers, Operations, Claims, and Risk Management to verify operational scopes, regulatory compliance, and carrier vetting parameters before carrier onboarding.
• Process Reporting: Perform quantitative analyses on carrier performance, track compliance metrics, and execute procurement projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel data modeling

Rate matrix design

PCF calculations

Transportation procurement

Supply chain analysis

Document tracking tools

Cross-functional communication

Legal risk translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Business Administration

Tools

Document tracking tools

Job description

MindSource in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Logistic Pricing Analyst to manage transportation pricing, carrier contracts, rate governance, and procurement-related analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in transportation procurement, freight rate negotiations, carrier pricing, and supply chain analysis.

Responsibilities include contract lifecycle data management, rate benchmarking, and cross-functional collaboration with Sourcing, Operations, Claims, and Risk Management