Pricing Analyst – Job Description

Nationwide – Remote

Who We Are

Mountain Valley Express (MVE) is a leading LTL Carrier and 3PL Services provider with locations across California, Arizona, and Nevada.

With years of experience, a dedicated team, and cutting-edge technology, MVE offers a broad range of services, including less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload, custom invoicing and auditing, optimization, warehousing and distribution, engineering solutions, and packaging and shipping supplies. Our deep understanding of the market, along with strong carrier partnerships, allows us to deliver highly tailored services that meet the unique needs of our customers.

Benefits

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

· 401(k) plan with company match.

· Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance policies.

· Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Pricing Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing freight data and developing competitive pricing strategies that drive profitability and customer satisfaction. This position is integral to optimizing MVE’s pricing performance, ensuring alignment with market trends and organizational goals, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance overall efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pricing Strategy Development: Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and internal data to create competitive and profitable pricing models.
• Freight Rate Analysis: Evaluate historical and current shipment data to recommend rate adjustments that improve margins and enhance competitiveness.
• Bid and RFP Management: Collaborate with sales and operations teams to prepare accurate and timely responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bids.
• Cost Modeling: Develop cost models that reflect operational expenses and service requirements, ensuring alignment with profitability goals.
• Market Research: Conduct research on competitors, industry benchmarks, and regional trends to maintain competitive pricing.
• Data Reporting: Generate reports and dashboards to communicate pricing performance, trends, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field or equivalent experience. 
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in pricing analysis, transportation, or logistics (LTL experience strongly preferred).

Compensation

• Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually, based on experience and location.
• Classification: Exempt, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. 

Work Environment

This is a full-time, fully remote, at-will position with standard business hours. We offer some flexibility to accommodate individual needs.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Ability to lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.

· Ability to navigate each department and the company’s facilities as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mountain Valley Express is an at-will and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employing and assigning the best-qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve and National Guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.