Forward Air Corporation · 1 hour ago
Senior Analyst, Pricing & Solutions
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expForward Air Corporation is a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services in North America. They are seeking a Senior Analyst, Pricing & Solutions to manage rate requests, negotiate with various stakeholders, and contribute to the organization's pricing strategy while ensuring client satisfaction.
LogisticsService IndustryTransportation
Responsibilities
Request and negotiate rates with the vendors, airlines, carriers, co-loaders and third parties
Provide rates to the customer with deep knowledge of air, ocean and intermodal logistics processes
Complete requests per US organizational pricing strategies under the guidance of the pricing and procurement management
Answer all pricing quote requests (EXW, FCA, DDP, DAP, CIP, CPT...) in a timely manner
Ensure client satisfaction by consistently responding to emails from clients and agents/partners with professionalism and punctuality
Insert the monthly rates of the contracts in the system or in monthly spreadsheets provided to the customer, as needed
Create One Off Quote in CW1, making good practice of using internal tools and systems for quotes
Communicate and educate customers & agent partners about the USA rules and internal documentation
Assist upper management in building and maintaining strong relationships with air, ocean, and trucking service providers, negotiating favorable rates
Collaborate with internal teams – sales, procurement, operations, and domestic pricing—to review RFQ proposals and ensure they meet customer requirements
Utilize advanced Excel models and data visualization tools to support decision-making process and reporting
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ years of Pricing and RFQ experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience driving rate map strategy
Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders
Experience Spot/ BIDs/Tenders Global Air and Ocean modals (General Cargo, DG, Temp Control, AOG)
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Cargowise proficiency
Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent written & verbal communication in English
Team-player capable of working in a team-orientated
Positive environment driven, proactive and detailed-oriented
Strategic thinking, sense of responsibility
Preferred
Excellent written & verbal communication in Spanish desirable
Company
Forward Air Corporation
Forward Air has been a leader in the expedited ground transportation industry for over 40 years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$925MKey Investors
Irenic Capital Management
2024-05-28Post Ipo Equity
2023-12-20Acquired
2023-09-20Post Ipo Debt· $925M
Leadership Team
Shawn Stewart
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Pierson
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-04
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