Pricing Analyst – Drayage at Cargomatic

<p data-start="135" data-end="185"><strong data-start="135" data-end="185">Pricing Analyst – Drayage&nbsp;</strong></p> <p data-start="187" data-end="256">Chicago, IL (Hybrid)<br data-start="207" data-end="210">Full-Time<br data-start="219" data-end="222">Salary Range: $75,000 – $100,000</p> <p data-start="258" data-end="278"><strong data-start="258" data-end="278">About Cargomatic</strong></p> <p data-start="280" data-end="624">Cargomatic is revolutionizing the transportation industry. Founded in 2013, we power local freight through the first and largest digital marketplace for local trucking. Our AI-enabled platform uses real-time data to match shippers with available drivers, creating flexible, on-demand capacity while improving efficiency across the supply chain.</p> <p data-start="626" data-end="780">We’ve been recognized as a Built In Best Places to Work, reflecting our people-first culture and commitment to employee growth, collaboration, and impact.</p> <p data-start="782" data-end="800"><strong data-start="782" data-end="800">About the Role</strong></p> <p data-start="802" data-end="1196">We’re looking for a Pricing Analyst to support our commercial organization by developing accurate, competitive, and operationally sound pricing for drayage opportunities. This role plays a critical part in our bid and RFP process, ensuring pricing reflects real market conditions, internal cost structures, and the operational realities of port.</p> <p data-start="1198" data-end="1465">This is an individual contributor role designed for someone with hands-on experience pricing drayage logistics, where rates are influenced by terminal constraints, equipment availability, appointment-based workflows, and short-haul network dynamics.</p> <p data-start="1467" data-end="1485"><strong data-start="1467" data-end="1485">What You’ll Do</strong></p> <p data-start="1487" data-end="1514"><em data-start="1487" data-end="1514">Pricing &amp; Market Analysis</em></p> <ul data-start="1515" data-end="2060"> <li data-start="1515" data-end="1628"> <p data-start="1517" data-end="1628">Develop pricing for drayage using market data, lane performance, and historical trends</p> </li> <li data-start="1629" data-end="1771"> <p data-start="1631" data-end="1771">Incorporate port operations, terminal constraints, chassis availability, dwell time, and appointment requirements into pricing assumptions</p> </li> <li data-start="1772" data-end="1877"> <p data-start="1774" data-end="1877">Utilize internal cost models and industry tools to price short-haul and port-centric lanes accurately</p> </li> <li data-start="1878" data-end="1970"> <p data-start="1880" data-end="1970">Evaluate margin impact and ensure pricing aligns with profitability and network strategy</p> </li> <li data-start="1971" data-end="2060"> <p data-start="1973" data-end="2060">Monitor market dynamics, congestion patterns, capacity shifts, and competitor pricing</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2062" data-end="2081"><em data-start="2062" data-end="2081">Bid &amp; RFP Support</em></p> <ul data-start="2082" data-end="2487"> <li data-start="2082" data-end="2190"> <p data-start="2084" data-end="2190">Prepare and review pricing for bids, RFQs, and RFPs with a focus on drayage and containerized freight</p> </li> <li data-start="2191" data-end="2285"> <p data-start="2193" data-end="2285">Ensure pricing submissions meet customer requirements, service expectations, and deadlines</p> </li> <li data-start="2286" data-end="2386"> <p data-start="2288" data-end="2386">Partner with Sales, Operations, and other stakeholders to deliver accurate, executable proposals</p> </li> <li data-start="2387" data-end="2487"> <p data-start="2389" data-end="2487">Analyze win/loss results and provide recommendations to improve competitiveness and bid strategy</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2489" data-end="2521"><em data-start="2489" data-end="2521">Cross-Functional Collaboration</em></p> <ul data-start="2522" data-end="2817"> <li data-start="2522" data-end="2616"> <p data-start="2524" data-end="2616">Work closely with Sales, Operations, Capacity, and Finance to validate pricing assumptions</p> </li> <li data-start="2617" data-end="2728"> <p data-start="2619" data-end="2728">Help determine which freight opportunities align best with our drayage network and operational capabilities</p> </li> <li data-start="2729" data-end="2817"> <p data-start="2731" data-end="2817">Support internal teams with pricing insights, scenario analysis, and recommendations</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2819" data-end="2856"><em data-start="2819" data-end="2856">Documentation &amp; Process Improvement</em></p> <ul data-start="2857" data-end="3022"> <li data-start="2857" data-end="2919"> <p data-start="2859" data-end="2919">Maintain pricing documentation, templates, and bid records</p> </li> <li data-start="2920" data-end="3022"> <p data-start="2922" data-end="3022">Support continuous improvement of pricing tools, processes, and cost models as the business scales</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="3024" data-end="3050"><strong data-start="3024" data-end="3050">What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <p data-start="3052" data-end="3077"><em data-start="3052" data-end="3077">Required Qualifications</em></p> <ul data-start="3078" data-end="3533"> <li data-start="3078" data-end="3238"> <p data-start="3080" data-end="3238">Experience in pricing, bid management, or analytics within transportation or logistics, with direct exposure to drayage, intermodal, or port-centric freight</p> </li> <li data-start="3239" data-end="3316"> <p data-start="3241" data-end="3316">Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data and pricing models</p> </li> <li data-start="3317" data-end="3383"> <p data-start="3319" data-end="3383">Proficiency in Excel (modeling, analysis, scenario evaluation)</p> </li> <li data-start="3384" data-end="3453"> <p data-start="3386" data-end="3453">Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills</p> </li> <li data-start="3454" data-end="3533"> <p data-start="3456" data-end="3533">Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="3535" data-end="3561"><em data-start="3535" data-end="3561">Preferred Qualifications</em></p> <ul data-start="3562" data-end="3871"> <li data-start="3562" data-end="3641"> <p data-start="3564" data-end="3641">Hands-on experience pricing drayage and/or intermodal containerized freight</p> </li> <li data-start="3642" data-end="3741"> <p data-start="3644" data-end="3741">Familiarity with port operations, terminals, chassis providers, and appointment-based workflows</p> </li> <li data-start="3742" data-end="3775"> <p data-start="3744" data-end="3775">Exposure to RFP/RFQ processes</p> </li> <li data-start="3776" data-end="3808"> <p data-start="3778" data-end="3808">Salesforce or CRM experience</p> </li> <li data-start="3809" data-end="3871"> <p data-start="3811" data-end="3871">Experience with freight market tools and rate benchmarking</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="3873" data-end="3893"><strong data-start="3873" data-end="3893">Benefits &amp; Perks</strong></p> <p data-start="3895" data-end="4020">Cargomatic offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.</p> <ul data-start="4022" data-end="4406"> <li data-start="4022" data-end="4119"> <p data-start="4024" data-end="4119">Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including HSA-eligible plans</p> </li> <li data-start="4120" data-end="4196"> <p data-start="4122" data-end="4196">Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage</p> </li> <li data-start="4197" data-end="4262"> <p data-start="4199" data-end="4262">Flexible spending accounts and dependent care savings options</p> </li> <li data-start="4263" data-end="4355"> <p data-start="4265" data-end="4355">Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal, and financial resources</p> </li> <li data-start="4356" data-end="4406"> <p data-start="4358" data-end="4406">Wellness programs and benefit advocacy support</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="4408" data-end="4438"><strong data-start="4408" data-end="4438">Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></p> <p data-start="4440" data-end="4581">Cargomatic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p> <p data-start="4440" data-end="4581">&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="4440" data-end="4581">&nbsp;</p>