Solutions Design Engineer

TA Dedicated, Inc.; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Company Match

Growth opportunities

Paid vacation & sick days

Company holidays

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA medical spending accounts

Dependent care FSA

Employee assistance program

Job summary

TA Dedicated, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Pricing Analyst to own end-to-end solution design for lower-to-mid complexity RFPs and customer opportunities.

You will build cost models, validate data, and support senior engineers in scenario analysis while coordinating with Operations, Finance, and Sales to ensure feasible submissions. The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with BI tools, and knowledge of TMS and pricing mechanics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2+ years in logistics, supply chain, transportation engineering, or related function.
• Strong Excel skills with advanced modeling and scenario analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar tools.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, SQL, or R).
• Knowledge of network modeling and optimization software (Direct Route, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, etc.).
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS).
• Solid understanding of transportation cost structures, lane economics, and pricing mechanics.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end solution design for RFPs with minimal supervision.
• Validate, cleanse, and structure customer data for rate tables.
• Build and maintain cost models for labor, fleet, routing, and overhead.
• Develop pricing model inputs and assist senior engineers in analysis.
• Present findings and logic to cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Sales for feasibility checks.
• Identify data gaps and pricing assumptions needing escalation.
• Support win/loss analyses and improve model accuracy.
• Contribute to templates, tools, and process documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cost modeling

Pricing analysis

Data analysis

Multitask/Deadlines

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Direct Route

Blue Yonder

Manhattan

TMS

Job description

Salary: $ 80 ,000-95,000, depending on experience

Summary

Owns and executes transportation solution design and pricing analysis for new and existing customers with limited supervision. Applies working knowledge of cost modeling, network design, and data analysis to deliver competitive, well-structured proposals for lower-to-mid complexity opportunities. Expected to operate independently on defined workstreams and contribute meaningfully to cross-functional efforts.

What does a normal day look like?

• Own end-to-end solution design for lower-to-mid complexity RFPs and customer opportunities with minimal supervision
• Validate, cleanse, and structure customer-provided data including RFPs, lane data, volumes, and rate tables
• Build and maintain cost models covering labor, fleet, routing assumptions, and overhead components
• Develop pricing model inputs and support senior engineers in scenario analysis and proposal review
• Present solutions and findings at internal review meetings; communicate model logic clearly to cross-functional partners
• Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Sales to validate solution feasibility prior to submission
• Identify data gaps, model risks, and pricing assumptions that require escalation to senior team members
• Support win/loss analysis and contribute observations that improve future model accuracy
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of internal templates, tools, and solution documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and incorporate feedback into future work

What makes you right for the job?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation engineering, or a closely related function preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced modeling, formulas, and scenario analysis (required)
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools and reporting tools
• Working knowledge of at least one programming/scripting language (Python, SQL, or R preferred)
• Familiarity with network modeling and optimization software (e.g., Direct Route, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or comparable)
• Experience with or exposure to transportation management systems (TMS)
• Solid understanding of transportation cost structures, lane economics, and basic pricing mechanics
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deliver on deadlines without constant oversight
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting findings internally

Why work for us?

• 401k + Company Match
• Internal Growth / Mobility
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Company Designated Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Medical Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Employee & Immediate Family Assistance Program (EAP)

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