Contract Logistics Pricing Analyst
Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.
As a Contract Logistics Pricing Analyst, your primary responsibility is to create pricing strategies that enhance profitability and competitiveness in our warehousing & Contract Logistics operations.
You will be the main point of contact during the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, ensuring a customer‑centric approach and alignment with pricing strategies. In this role, you will work closely with various members of the Crane WW team to gather essential pricing data and requirements, including input from Commercial, Solution design engineers optimizing warehouse layout and staffing, and developing financial analysis models for executive-level evaluation.
Essential Job Functions
* Responsible for pricing new business and existing clients and providing analytical support to improve our cost models
* Analyses complex opportunities and develops comprehensive cost models to support pricing.
* Pricing Strategy Development: Develop and maintain pricing strategies for warehouse services, including storage, handling, and value-added services, considering cost factors, market conditions, and profitability goals.
* Maintain thorough documentation of the scope of work and assumptions for all integrated logistics opportunities. Identify potential risks and propose alternatives to mitigate risk.
* Contract Management: Manage pricing and rate agreements with clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in pricing strategies, tools, and processes and work with the team to implement enhancements.
Physical Requirements
The job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
Other skills and abilities
* Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, mathematical modelling, and cost analysis to make informed pricing decisions.
* Communication: Strong communication skills to convey pricing strategies and data to both internal teams and clients.
* Industry Knowledge: Understanding of warehouse and logistics industry practices, trends, and competition.
* Problem-Solving: Capacity to identify pricing challenges and develop innovative solutions.
* Time Management: Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple pricing projects simultaneously.
* Must have strong computer skills associated with the utilisation of Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheets
* Other software skills as preferred, such as Visio, Outlook, Power BI, AutoCad etc.
Education and Experience
* Bachelor's Degree required
* 2+ years of pricing strategy experience
* 1-2 years supervisory experience
* Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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