Associate Pricing Analyst

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AN INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY?   Loadsmart is a growth-stage technology company valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)!   We are a collection of industry veterans and user-centered engineers using innovative technology to fearlessly reinvent the future of freight by helping shippers, brokers, warehouses and carriers to move more with less.   With headquarters in Chicago and a globally distributed remote team, Loadsmart continues to attract top talent committed to driving meaningful change. We seek professionals who embody our core values: curiosity, clarity, results, commitment, and teamwork.

We are looking to add an Associate Pricing Analyst to the team. The person will process incoming contract requests from customers.  They will handle the entire process from creating our analysis files based on what we received to tracking awards and pricing feedback internally. You have an eye for detail, and are well equipped to handle high pressure situations with firm deadlines.  You will work closely with our Sales, Account Management, Carrier Sales, Pricing Strategy, and Product teams to assist in improving the Request for Proposal (“RFP”) process (i.e. Contract Pricing), and meeting customer expectations.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

Facilitate and support sales and operations teams with RFP and bid management for new and incumbent customers

Update and track our progress on initiatives through various internal systems

Coordinate directly with sales if there are questions/ issues that need to be brought up with the customer

Run point on final bid submission to third party portals in collaboration with assigned Account Manager 

Daily management of RFP pipeline document from pre-bid activities, to initial bid intake, to internal review process with assigned account manager

Assist with customer mini-bids in collaboration with account managers when requested

Assist in bulk spot pricing requests and other contract-related adhoc analyses as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years of experience in a fast paced, results driven role

Working with process or bid management

Managing strong communication and organization skills

Working in a high-pressure deadline driven environment

Managing advanced Microsoft excel / Google Sheets skills alongside and within groups to maintain a collaborative work environment

Proficient in verbal and written English

Transportation/logistics background is a plus.

WORKING AT LOADSMART:   • Competitive base salaries - we believe in rewarding top talent  • Extremely competitive Equity package - become a shareholder in our company! • Loadie Time Off - PTO and sick days without a limit   At Loadsmart, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Loadsmart treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, including on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.   It is the policy of Loadsmart that all offers of employment made shall be contingent upon successful completion of electronic background check(s). These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted by our vendor, pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures of our candidates' specific locale.