Job Description

Company Description

Pay rate : ~$31.77~/hr DOE

Contract Period: 1 year (renewable)

The Logistics Pricing Analyst – Warehousing & Distribution leads pricing strategy, cost analysis, and commercial contract management across direct-operated and 3PL networks. This role is responsible for end-to-end RFP/RFQ execution, vendor sourcing (MHE, staffing, racking, automation), cost modeling, and operational procurement workflows utilizing company’s internal logistics platform (Cello).

Job Description

• Contract Lifecycle & Data Management: Maintain full lifecycle tracking logs, contract status repositories, and pricing databases to ensure accurate record-keeping and timely renewal/expiration monitoring.
• Agreement Negotiations & Escalation: Serve as the primary operational intake point for carrier-requested rate modifications, managing routine redline correspondence and drafting concise risk summaries for Sourcing leadership and Legal counsel.
• Rate & Pricing Governance: Audit carrier rate proposals, benchmark spot and lane pricing, verify NMFC/density factors, and ensure tariff terms align with company rate structures and financial models.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with Sourcing Managers, Operations, Claims, and Risk Management to verify operational scopes, regulatory compliance, and carrier vetting parameters before carrier onboarding.
• Process Reporting: Perform quantitative analyses on carrier performance, track compliance metrics, and execute procurement projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; coupled with 10+ years of professional experience in transportation procurement, or supply chain analysis.
• Negotiation & Analytical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in conducting freight rate negotiations, analyzing carrier rate sheets and managing commercial terms.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (data modeling, rate matrix design, PCF calculations) and document tracking tools.
• Transportation Knowledge: Strong understanding of commercial transportation structures, legal review procedures, risk allocation, and rate addendum formats.
• Communication & Detail Orientation: Exceptional analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills with proven ability to translate legal and operational risks to cross-functional stakeholders
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Pricing Expertise: Direct background in 3PL, freight brokerage, warehouse management, national carrier sourcing, or transportation management.
• Regulatory Familiarity: Practical knowledge of Carmack Amendment principles, FMCSA regulations, CTPAT security guidelines, carrier liability limits, and Hours of Service familiarity.
• Sourcing Liaison Experience: Proven track record acting as a dedicated functional bridge between Sourcing/Procurement business units and other company divisions.

Additional Information

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