Strategic Rate Analyst - Bids & Pricing

Werner-Enterprises; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a pricing analyst to manage bids, support strategic pricing decisions, and drive customer retention and growth in a cross-functional environment. The role involves collaboration with pricing, sales, and operations teams, and requires strong Excel and analytical skills.

The position emphasizes data-driven pricing strategies, profitability analysis, and timely bid submissions to support Werner's logistics and truckload services across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with transportation rate/pricing a plus.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; proficient in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full lifecycle of customer bids and RFP/RFQ responses.
• Collaborate with internal pricing, sales, and operations to develop competitive pricing solutions.
• Analyze incumbent business performance and profitability trends using internal and external tools.
• Prepare cost modeling, competitor benchmarking, and margin analysis for new opportunities.
• Develop data-driven, customer-specific pricing strategies for leadership review.
• Track, report bid outcomes and pricing performance to supervisory personnel.
• Serve as liaison between Account Executives and internal divisions for pricing.
• Complete rate-related projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain timely attendance per shift schedule.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Pricing databases

Bid templates

Job description

Werner Enterprises is seeking a pricing analyst to manage bids, support strategic pricing decisions, and drive customer retention and growth in a cross-functional environment. The role involves collaboration with pricing, sales, and operations teams, and requires strong Excel and analytical skills.

The position emphasizes data-driven pricing strategies, profitability analysis, and timely bid submissions to support Werner's logistics and truckload services across North America.