Pricing Analyst

See yourself at Odyssey.

Join the team as our new Pricing Analyst.

Who We Are & Why We're Hiring

Interdom, a subsidiary of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey), is an intermodal marketing company (IMC) providing rail intermodal services for steamship, private, and rail-controlled 20', 40', 45' and 53' container equipment moving in international and domestic cargo service.

Based in Lombard, IL, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We're actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!

Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers

About the Job

The Pricing Analyst, specializing in intermodal, will negotiate customer rate requests as well as coordinate and resolve route and rate exceptions in the freight process. The Pricing Analyst is also responsible for negotiating and maintenance of rail and drayage pricing. The Pricing Analyst will need to be knowledgeable of all railroad, drayage, and hazardous material rules.

In This Role, You Will:

• Manage intermodal pricing requests from existing and potential new customers.
• Coordinate rail and drayage in real time to establish competitive pricing for the given lane requirement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with railroad and drayage vendors, utilizing those relationships to negotiate competitive pricing.
• Prepare bid (RFP) pricing, ensuring that rates are accurate, competitive, and submitted within the customers' timeline requirements.
• Update and maintain rail and drayage rates, fuel surcharge, and accessorial charges.
• Create and maintain customer rate matrices as required by customers.
• Assist Operations with routing options and Accounting in rate discrepancies.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having "desired" qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Desired

• High school diploma or GED require; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of transportation experience; intermodal experience a plus.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Highly motivated with ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Lombard, IL.

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Choice of medical plans with FSA, HRA and HSA options
• Company-paid dental and life/disability Plans
• 401K with company match
• Preferred vendor discounts
• Competitive Paid Time Off

No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

• Lombard, IL, USA