Position: Flex Forward SpecialistPay: $55k - $65kSchedule: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pmJob Description:Projects and pricing analyst for our Flex Forward division. Individuals must be self-motivated with the ability to maximize the efficiencies of our supply chain. This role assists in developing and facilitating proposals for new/existing business including customer specific and large-scale programs. Strong pricing development, proposal writing, contract writing, and analytics is a must.Core Responsibilities & Duties:Applicants should be able to develop customer/sales relationships, multitask, communicate in a clear and professional manner, possess high computer and typing skills, high attention to detail, ability to learn complex systems quickly, and have a positive attitudeResponsible for pricing, vetting, and booking projects and new secured businessAssemble, implement, and manage Load Planning and Service scenarios between Sales and Operations across all the verticals with direct communication to the customerProvide guidance to our sales and operations teams for existing and new business opportunitiesSuccessfully collaborate and coordinate between multiple departments with multiple teams to find pricing and/or service solutions to our networkCommunicate findings effectively to relevant departments and levels of managementBuild customized proposals and pricing solutions via brokerage or internal assetsOther duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or relative experience TMS or previous pricing experience/analyticsExcellent professional, authoritative, and positive communicationComputer systems in Microsoft, Excel, Word, Salesforce, Mcleod Multitasking in fast-paced environmentMultiple line phone system, calculator, and great math skillsAbility to successfully coordinate and collaborate between multiple departments as well as customersSelf- motivated with critical thinking and problem-solving skillsSkills:Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethicMust have the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentExperience with AS400 operating systems is a plusProficiency within Excel is highly desiredExperience with Access and query functions a plusTransportation industry knowledge and experience is a plusSales and pricing experience is highly desiredForward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
