Purchasing specialist Jobs in Omaha, NE

In the Pricing Analyst position, you will support the decision-making process by providing financial analysis behind pricing structures and customer solutions. This position performs analysis, pricing, and proposal work for new business as well as monitoring current customers for profitability.

The purpose of this position is to perform analysis, pricing, and proposal work for new business as well as monitor current customers for profitability. The analyst will manage the entire new business process along with account executives beginning with Requests for Proposal through data analysis, pricing, and proposals.

The job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listed position.
• Perform Cost modeling and pricing of transportation opportunities and initiatives which will include new business and contract renewals.
• Closely monitor economic conditions and competitor pricing and understand the impact to pricing.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Account Executives and internal divisions to ensure pricing is provided based on freight characteristics, customer needs, market imbalances, and expected operating ratios.
• Summarize and communicate pricing solutions with management and sales teams.
• Monitor existing business for acceptable margins and provide solutions for customers not meeting those expected margins.
• Complete additional rate related projects, analysis, and other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined 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.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to operate a computer terminal and/or personal computer. Intermediate MS Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of D.O.T and I.C.C. requirements, usually gained through practical experience, preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform and organize several projects at one time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business
Administration, Marketing, Economics or equivalent experience is preferred.
• One to two years transportation rate experience preferred.
• One to two years P.C. computer experience preferred, with an Excel emphasis preferred.
• Zero to six months customer service experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen answer phones, 75-100 %
communicate in person.
Standing and walking. 0-24 %
Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling. 0-24 %
Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing. 75-100 %
Lift in excess of 10 pounds. 0-24 %

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

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