Pricing Analyst at Crane Worldwide Logistics in Houston, TX

PRICING ANALYST ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Analyzes market prices and data, identifies cost requirements and overhead. • Negotiates top lanes of RFQ in the Americas Region. • Develops solutions to support client requirements in RFQ for Americas. • Maintains and uploads database with current market rates for Americas. • Works with Crane Freight on pickup and line haul strategies to support the RFQ in North America. • Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • High School Diploma or equivalent required. • Bachelor’s Degree preferred. • 3 years experience in bid preparation/sales support. • Industry experience a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Job may require extensive sitting, standing and use of standard office equipment OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Excellent attention to detail • Excellent communication and analytical skills • Strategic thinking skills with strong business analytic skills • Strong computer skills associated with the utilization of Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project • Other software skills as needed such as Visio, Access, Outlook etc. WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE? At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work. We offer: • Quarterly Incentive Plan • 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits • Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job • Employee Referral Bonuses • Employee Recognition and Rewards Program • Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities • Employee Discounts • Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check. More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify  Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.