Pricing Analyst

The Logistics Transportation Pricing Analyst is responsible for analyzing current market conditions and economic trends while continuously evaluating the efficiency of surface transportation cost routes. This role requires applying various factors to create an overall cost simulation, enabling the optimization of transportation pricing strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency across logistics operations. Contract 1 year, Located in Plano, TX Offering $24-28 / hr.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct internal and external transportation data analysis and cost research to support carrier negotiations.
• Simulate scenario-based cost estimations to identify the most optimal transportation solutions.
• Negotiate the cost of transporting raw materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate transportation activities, ensuring smooth communication and proper completion of necessary paperwork.
• Conduct internal and external RFQ data analysis and cost research for carrier sourcing.
• Obtain quotes from various suppliers and negotiate price, quantity, terms, and conditions with transportation brokers / carriers.
• Identify key factors to aid in price negotiations with carriers during the RFP process.
• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure compliance with all business-related conditions in transportation contracts.
• Oversee the companies internal procurement system throughout the sourcing process.
• Evaluate suppliers quotes and provide detailed assessments of cost element breakdowns.
• Maintain quote comparisons with financial simulations and offer data-driven recommendations for selecting freight forwarders and carriers

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