Transportation Brokerage Pricing Specialist Job in Chattanooga 37411, Tennessee Us

Description:

The main focus of this position is to view, analyze and manage RFPs/RFQs and spot pricing, and manage load boards.  Must understand trends in pricing and capacity and stay on point regarding any fluctuation in rates. 

Job Purpose:
Influences brokerage profitability by tracking pricing issues; recommending new pricing. This position will manage Pricing and work closely with Carriers to understand shifts in the market and stay ahead of the pricing curve.

Develop long-term strategies with Carriers to identify their capacity needs on a regular basis and match those needs with consistent pricing opportunities in conjunction with Lipsey Sales and Operations.

Maintain knowledge of current pricing opportunities and make recommendations as to how rates could be more competitive bringing value to our Customers.

Duties:
* Monitors competitive pricing by tracking current industry price schedules; updating pricing database.

* Monitors costs by updating cost-analysis model.

* Determines pricing trends by applying economic and industry indicators; surveying sales managers and industry representatives.

* Recommends new pricing by evaluating competitive pricing, costs, pricing trends, and company revenue and profit objectives.

* Recommends special pricing by contracts, special applications.

* Protects organization's value by keeping pricing information confidential.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading industry publications; maintaining personal networks.

* Accomplishes marketing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Requirements:

·         3-5 years in the transportation or logistics industry at a minimum

·         Experience in over the road and transactional load truckload Pricing

·         Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills

·         Ability to make good decisions under pressure

·         Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal direction

·         Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

·         Experience with McLeod software a plus

·         High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

·         Must be a self-starter, and have the ability to communicate and interface effectively with all levels of the Lipsey Logistics organization, its Customers, and Carriers in a manner that consistently produces results

·         Brokerage/Logistics experience preferred

·         College degree preferred

Skills/Qualifications:
Pricing, Reporting Research Results, Statistical Analysis, Financial Planning and Strategy, Marketing Research, Confidentiality, Competitive Analysis, Transportation Brokerage Knowledge, Business Knowledge, Financial Skills