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🧪Data Scientist
Sr. Analyst, Pricing Strategy
XPO, Inc. · Ann Arbor, MI, US, 48105
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Data Scientist (Modeling, experiments, research.)
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Ann Arbor, MI, US, 48105
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sql
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What you’ll need to succeed as a Senior Analyst, Contract Pricing at XPO</strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum qualifications:</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent work or military experience</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>3 years of professional experience in quantitative analysis</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#333333">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span>Demonstrated ability to <span style="color:#333333">derive insight from large datasets, formulate solutions and drive action</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Solid grasp of economics and supply chains</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Working knowledge of contractual language and agreements</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Highly organized work style with proven ability to multitask</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Excellent written and oral communication skills</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Able to manage the revenue and profitability for a portfolio of accounts</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Able to collaborate with the Pricing team leadership to establish and implement a pricing strategy and tactical plan</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Able to do a critical quantitative evaluation and make recommendations</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Expert in cost/revenue analysis based on input from several departments, including Sales, Pricing, Linehaul, Operations, etc.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Able to demonstrate leadership to drive results. Self-driven and takes ownership over workload with minimal support from management</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Able to interpret analysis output for sales presentations to buyers and assist the Sales team with negotiation preparation</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Proficient in Microsoft Office</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preferred qualifications:</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><a name="_Int_iwibwX8p"></a><span style="color:#333333">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, <a name="_Hlk40108269"></a><span style="color:#333333">Statistics, </span><span style="color:#333333">Economics or Mathematics</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Master’s degree</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>3 years of professional experience in quantitative analysis in the transportation field</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Experience with SQL and statistical packages</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>About the Senior Analyst, Contract Pricing job</strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Pay, benefits and more:</strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><a name="_Hlk154475982"></a>·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Competitive compensation package</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Full health insurance benefits on day one</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Life and disability insurance</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Earn up to <a name="_Int_1WyyWfF4"></a>15 days of PTO over your first year </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>9 paid company holidays</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>401(k) option with company match</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Education assistance</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What you’ll do on a typical day:</strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Manage the revenue and profitability for a portfolio of large accounts</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Perform detailed cost/revenue analysis based on input from several departments, including Sales, Pricing, Linehaul, Operations, etc.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Interpret analysis output for sales presentations to buyers and assist the Sales team with negotiation preparation</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Conduct analyses under different pricing scenarios to compare net results</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Collaborate with Pricing team leadership to establish and implement a pricing strategy and tactical plan</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:0.25in"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal"> </span>Craft contractual pricing agreements and ensure timely negotiation and correct implementation of rates </span></p><p> </p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:19.0px"><b>About XPO</b></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Review XPO's candidate privacy statement <a href="https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en_US" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></p>