Logistics Pricing Analyst
Company: Zuum Transportation
Location: Irvine
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Were currently looking for fast, growth-minded individuals who
want to help revolutionize the logistics industry and play an
integral role in a thriving startup environment. *Please submit
your resume now - this position has lots of room for growth!The
Logistics Pricing Analyst will be responsible for supporting both
the Sales and Operations teams in growing business opportunities
and profitability. The Logistics Pricing Analyst will be processing
and formatting new bids, analyzing and identifying inconsistencies,
coordinating and submitting bid responses, updating and maintaining
Zuums proprietary software.ResponsibilitiesManage lane pricing for
national level and high-profile market accounts; analyze
inbound/outbound market Rates Per Mile (RPM), balance, deadhead,
customer mix, seasonality, and lane flow, consistent with company
objectives as it relates to market rate and customer
objectives.Responsible for determining spot market rates by
utilizing proprietary software and analytical research, in
conjunction with Zuum's Sales Team, to remain competitive based on
current market needs.Respond to customer inquiries for information
(RFI) or Request for Pricing (RFP) proposals or create rate
proposals for customers and document pricing assumptionsSupport bid
process by collecting and analyzing preliminary rate and volume
data, and published accessorial relative to operational
characteristics for actual cost and revenue collection trends in
order to maintain a profitable businessAnalyze current market
trending against historical trending to identify opportunities to
proactively react to non-seasonal changes quicklyCoordinate with
the credit department to facilitate credit checks on potential and
existing customers; monitor the credit history of existing
customersEvaluate the risks in customer accessorial and contract
terms to minimize those risks and strengthen profitabilityAnalyze
current market trends, conditions, forecasted economic information,
and customer pricing for opportunities to increase rate, optimize
and maximize profitabilityRequired Skills & Experience:At least 2
years of experience in freight pricing within a freight brokerage
(inland), or transportation, 3PL, logistics, and supply chain
industryBachelor's degree in Business, Math, Statistics, Data
Analysis, or Operations & Supply Chain Management
preferredFamiliarity with DAT and Truckstop, and deep understanding
of the freight industry and marketsExcellent command of Excel,
Google Sheets, and other analytical toolsStrong research and
presentation skillsEffective communications skills and
team-playerSelf-motivated and comfortable working with little to no
directionZuum Transportation, Inc. is a rapidly growing, tech
startup which is transforming the $1.2 trillion logistics industry.
Zuum connects enterprise shippers, brokers, and carriers on an
automated platform. To better understand what we are about, please
check out our website!Zuum offers a competitive, starting
compensation, benefits package, perks and SPIF's, and an
unparalleled culture of diversity and inclusion. New ideas are
always welcome, we embrace our failures and move quickly through
them, testing and iterating our way to success - all while having
fun!Zuum Transportation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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