Pricing Specialist
The purpose of this position is to perform analysis, pricing, and proposal work for new business as well as analyze profitability of current operations. The Specialist will manage the entire new business process beginning with Requests for Proposal through data analysis, fleet design, pricing, and proposals.
Part of the Pricing Team will be responsible for pricing and analysis for the Dedicated division.
Responsibilities:
- Review customers' requests for proposals, analyze data, and develop and optimize transportation solutions, pricing models, and proposals for new business.
- Develop and maintain pricing model and reports.
- Work with account executives, operations management, and internal Werner Enterprises departments to develop optimal strategy for dedicated business design and cost modeling.
- Analyze profitability of current dedicated operations utilizing profit and loss statements and revenue statistics along with internal reporting systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word experience essential. Microsoft Access/similar database experience a plus.
- Knowledge and understanding of financial statements.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills.
- High degree of accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain all aspects of work performed to Management, Account Executives, and customers.
- Transportation knowledge/experience preferred.
- Self starter with ability to manage RFP/Pricing Process and startup process for new business awards.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
- One to two years statistical analyst experience such as accounting/finance preferred.
- One to two years personal computer experience. (MS Excel).
- Six months to one year transportation experience preferred.
Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.