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Pitt Ohio Express, LLC. Costing Analyst II in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
PITT OHIO Express LLC
US-PA-Pittsburgh ID: 2024-1839 Category: Analyst Position Type: Full-Time
Overview
PITT OHIO, a $900 million, high service, highly profitable, transportation solutions provider offering SUPPLY CHAIN, LTL and TRUCKLOAD services is seeking a Costing Analyst II to join our team at our Corporate Headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
We offer competitive wages, hospital/medical insurance with no monthly premiums, vision, discount prescription, dental, 401K, profit sharing, paid vacations, pleasant work environment, and much more!
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Develop, maintain, streamline, and recommend continuous improvement regarding data collection processes supporting closing activities • Perform analysis surrounding freight characteristics and cost drivers, and identify areas of improvement for the cost model • Leverage firm knowledge of core infrastructure, activities, cost-drivers, and profitability to conduct analysis and provide solutions to cost-related business problems • Develop, maintain, and grow proficiency in SQL in order to identify possible issues with model infrastructure • Assist with vendor inquiries (e.g., SMC3) in order to ensure cost model accuracy • Provide Tier II end-user support of cost model. This includes but is not necessarily limited to potential issues with cost model inputs, cost model functionality gaps and lapses due to version updates, etc. • Analyze cost model calculations and provide insight on areas of improvement • Support the implementation and development of new business processes affecting active cost models or the Costing department • Develop self-written SQL queries for general analysis and problem resolution • Other projects as assigned • Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned • Provides lower-level analysts with support as necessary.
OTHER DUTIES • Fulfilling Level I duties occasionally or as needed, which include but are not necessarily limited to: o Creation of freight density studies o Cost profile maintenance, support, research, and development • Provide insight for improving and/or developing cost model set-up and organization • Provide analytic support to the company's W&I function • Assist with cross-departmental costing-related support (e.g., Supply Chain) • May perform duties of TCG/SMC3 model administrator including model maintenance and monthly financial downloads and inputs • Makes decisions on account costing profile changes • Follows up on account pricing actions to determine outcome • Recommends unprofitable accounts that need to be improved
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or other quantitative discipline. Equivalent experience may also be considered. • At least 2-5 years of related work experience preferred. • Medium-to-high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required (vlookups, pivot tables, subtotals, etc.). • Proficiency with SQL Server is a plus. • Outstanding problem solving and analytical ability. • Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. • Excellent math skills. • High attention to detail. • Ability to compile and analyze data and draw conclusions. • Cost accounting and/or data analysis experience preferred • Command of English language to communicate effectively with internal and external customers • LTL trucking experience and/or knowledge of LTL freight classes and characteristics preferred • Intellectual curiosity • Ability and desire to transform ambiguity into actional information. • Process orientated individual that looks for increased efficiency in repetitive tasks. • Knowledge of TCG/SMC3 Costing Model beneficial
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Primarily a sedentary osition working in an office environment; frequent exposure to moderate noise levels including ringing telephones, machinery, and conversations of others. • Occasional travel required to terminal or other locations within the enterprise's service footprint; walking is frequently required for sustained periods of time during offsite visits • Potential exposure to adverse weather conditions when interacting with management and employees • May be exposed to dock operations including freight, forklifts, and other dock equipment. May also be exposed to various trucks, exhaust, fumes, and other related conditions. • Manual dexterity is regularly required including fingering, grasping, and typing; manual dexterity includes repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers • Talking and hearing required to communication with and listen to others to share or receive information.
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