Strategic LTL Carrier Relations Advisor

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Summit (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

401(k)

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Employee discounts

Vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks a seasoned Financial Analyst to strengthen customer relationships and analyze diverse business proposals within the LTL space. You will negotiate pricing, manage bids, and collaborate with operations to deliver a premier customer experience.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with travel to multiple FedEx Freight locations. Join a team focused on growth and profitability through data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in finance, accounting, sales or business plus five (5) years' experience in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting, sales or operations analysis/management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact successfully with all management levels as well as directly with customers
• Strong pricing experience and related analytic skills preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and/or financial support systems
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as the member of a team
• Able to lead project groups and independently represent the Carrier Relations function

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and partnership through proactive communication and collaboration
• Work directly with Customers, negotiate complex pricing programs and upsell value added services within the LTL space
• Facilitate and/or manage BID/RFP activity to include communicating with stakeholders and benchmarking off General Program
• Assist in the development and execution of dynamic pricing by providing guidance leadership
• Assist in producing forecasts, annual business plan / long range plans and incorporate current / historical information that aligns with company financial objectives
• Coordinate with other internal teams such as operations and other internal partners to provide a premier customer experience
• Collaborate with Sales on new and existing opportunities by providing LTL subject matter expertise
• Perform market research and utilize findings to develop business strategies that support growth and profitability
• Monitor network capacity and develop/implement pricing strategies that optimize network balance
• Use, develop and maintain processes, information systems and software
• Lead or participate in special projects driven by current company needs or market conditions
• Serve as resource and mentor to lower level professionals
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Financial analysis

Pricing experience

Communication skills

Project management

Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks a seasoned Financial Analyst to strengthen customer relationships and analyze diverse business proposals within the LTL space. You will negotiate pricing, manage bids, and collaborate with operations to deliver a premier customer experience.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with travel to multiple FedEx Freight locations. Join a team focused on growth and profitability through data-driven decision making.