See yourself at Odyssey…

Join the team as our new Pricing Analyst!

Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring

Odyssey Rail Intermodal, 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 vibrant 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!

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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!

Required:

• 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 an in-office role based in Lombard, IL.

Travel Requirement:

Occasional travel may be required.

As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Odyssey provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets.

The base pay range for this position is: $61,000 - $97,500 per year