We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pricing Analyst with 3+ years of experience in transportation pricing, drayage operations, and logistics analysis. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of drayage markets, carrier pricing structures, and transportation costs, and can develop accurate, competitive, and profitable pricing solutions to support the Sales and Operations teams.
This role is primarily focused on analyzing market data, maintaining pricing models, and providing rate recommendations that help drive business growth and profitability. The Pricing Analyst will work closely with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams to ensure quotes accurately reflect market conditions and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain pricing strategies for drayage transportation services across multiple markets.
- Prepare accurate and competitive customer quotations based on market conditions, historical pricing data, carrier costs, and operational requirements.
- Analyze drayage market trends, fuel costs, port conditions, rail ramp activity, and capacity fluctuations to support pricing decisions.
- Maintain and update carrier rate databases, pricing models, and market intelligence resources.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams by providing pricing guidance and rate recommendations.
- Support customer bids, RFPs, and strategic pricing initiatives through detailed cost analysis and pricing recommendations.
- Work closely with carrier partners and 3PLs to gather market intelligence and maintain current pricing information.
- Monitor pricing performance, market competitiveness, and profitability to ensure sustainable margins.
- Analyze transportation costs, accessorial charges, and operational variables to develop accurate pricing structures.
- Ensure all quotes accurately reflect operational requirements, detention, demurrage, chassis fees, fuel surcharges, and other applicable drayage costs.
- Generate pricing reports and provide insights to leadership regarding market trends and pricing opportunities.
- Support continuous improvement of pricing processes, tools, and data accuracy.