Strategic Flatbed Pricing Analyst

LST Group LLC; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

LST Group LLC seeks a detail-oriented Flatbed Pricing Analyst to develop, analyze, and manage pricing strategies for flatbed transportation services. This role focuses on competitive rates, healthy margins, and strong carrier and customer relationships.

You will monitor market trends, build pricing models for spot and contract freight, and partner with sales and operations to quote rates, support RFPs, and stay current on industry pricing practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in freight pricing, logistics analytics, or transportation.
• Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with TMS platforms and pricing/analytics tools a plus
• Solid understanding of flatbed equipment types, lane dynamics, and freight market drivers
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with load boards, rate benchmarking tools (e.g., DAT, Truckstop) preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze flatbed freight rates, market trends, and lane-specific data to develop accurate and competitive pricing
• Build and maintain pricing models for spot and contract flatbed freight
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to quote rates for customers and carriers
• Monitor fuel costs, capacity trends, and seasonal demand fluctuations to adjust pricing strategies
• Evaluate historical shipment data to identify pricing opportunities and margin improvement
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards on pricing performance, win/loss rates, and market benchmarks
• Support RFP/RFQ processes with pricing analysis and bid strategy recommendations
• Partner with carrier procurement teams to ensure pricing aligns with available capacity
• Stay current on flatbed industry trends, regulations, and competitor pricing practices

Skills

Freight pricing

Logistics analytics

Excel proficiency

Tools

TMS platforms

Pricing analytics tools

Job description

LST Group LLC seeks a detail-oriented Flatbed Pricing Analyst to develop, analyze, and manage pricing strategies for flatbed transportation services. This role focuses on competitive rates, healthy margins, and strong carrier and customer relationships.

You will monitor market trends, build pricing models for spot and contract freight, and partner with sales and operations to quote rates, support RFPs, and stay current on industry pricing practices.