Strategic Rate Analyst for Bids & Pricing

Werner Enterprises; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Additional coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a pricing/bid analyst to manage the full lifecycle of customer bids and RFP/RFQ responses from Omaha. The role collaborates with pricing, sales, and operations to craft competitive pricing solutions for existing and new customers.

The ideal candidate analyzes profitability trends, performs cost modeling, and prepares data-driven pricing strategies for leadership review. Strong Excel skills and timely, accurate submissions are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or equivalent.
• One to two years transportation rate experience preferred.
• One to two years PC computer experience with an Excel emphasis preferred.
• Zero to six months customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full lifecycle of customer bids and RFP/RFQ responses.
• Collaborate with internal pricing, sales, and operations teams to develop pricing solutions.
• Analyze incumbent business performance and identify profitability trends.
• Prepare evaluations for new opportunities via cost modeling, benchmarking, and margin analysis.
• Prepare customer-specific pricing strategies with data-driven insights.
• Utilize pricing databases, bid templates, and documentation for access and accuracy.
• Assist supervisory personnel with tracking and reporting bid outcomes and pricing performance.
• Act as liaison between Account Executives and internal divisions for pricing based on freight characteristics and customer needs.
• Complete additional rate-related projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain timely attendance as scheduled.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Werner Enterprises is seeking a pricing/bid analyst to manage the full lifecycle of customer bids and RFP/RFQ responses from Omaha. The role collaborates with pricing, sales, and operations to craft competitive pricing solutions for existing and new customers.

The ideal candidate analyzes profitability trends, performs cost modeling, and prepares data-driven pricing strategies for leadership review. Strong Excel skills and timely, accurate submissions are essential.