Pricing Specialist (R&D)
LTI, Inc. is looking for individuals who possess a positive attitude and who are customer driven to join our team! At LTI, Inc. we specialize in the transport of liquid- and dry-bulk commodities throughout the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. For over 75 years, we have proudly served our customers' transportation requirements and the needs of our employees. This is not a safety sensitive position.
Primary Function: Responsible for developing transportation pricing strategies, preparing rates and quotes, and monitoring financial performance with the Business and Development team in a fast-paced environment.
Why Work for LTI, Inc.
- Compensation: $80k to $110k
- Retirement Plan: 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + an additional 3% of your compensation regardless of your participation following one year of service.
- Discretionary Bonus(s)
- Additional Compensation: Cell Phone allowance stipend
- Paid Time Off/Extended Leave: 17 days of PTO annually to new employees, days increase with years of service + 6 days annually of Extended Leave.
- Holidays: 8 paid Holidays a year
- Benefits: Employees (and their families) may opt into medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Long Term Disability Coverage, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Programs + flexible spending arrangements are offered.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday onsite
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, accounting, finance, economics, or three years of related experience preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and other analytical tools.
- Demonstrates refined analytical thinking, abstract reasoning, and thoughtful use of mathematics.
- Communicates complex ideas clearly in both written and spoken forms.
- A mindful approach grounded in analysis, curiosity, and a dedication to detail.
- Openness to learning and using new technologies.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong commitment to contributing within a collaborative team environment.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
What You Will Be Doing
- Develop and implement transportation pricing strategies in alignment with company policy, prepare rates and quotes aligning with financial objectives set by the executive team.
- Analyze and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), special pricing inquiries, and support managers in business development to maximize margins.
- Create, update, and maintain pricing models, cost models, and associated metrics to evaluate operational costs and recommend pricing actions.
- Monitor market trends and the competitive environment to provide recommendations on pricing adjustments and strategic opportunities.
- Oversee the organization and upkeep of all pricing-related documentation, including proposals, contracts, rate tables, tariffs, and surcharge schedules.
- Conduct annual rate reviews and special studies, offering insights and analyses for management decision-making.
- Facilitate team development by training managers in rating and quoting practices and ensure compliance with key contractual terms.
Contact Us
We are looking forward to hearing from you and discussing your career with LTI, Inc. and the Lynden family of companies. Send us an email at LTIIHR@lynden.com or give us a call at 800-327-6255.
Our Story
LTI, Inc. is part of the Lynden family of companies® that provides transportation and logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, and around the world. Extensive multi-modal capabilities allow customers to optimize time and money by shipping via air, land or sea, or in any combination. At Lynden we provide innovative solutions to complex transportation problems. Milky Way, a division of LTI, Inc., entered the milk-hauling business in 1948. By the 1970s, Milky Way was the largest motor carrier of bulk fluid milk within the state of Washington and, today, it remains the premier hauler for the dairy industry throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Other
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background and pre-employment drug screen, excluding marijuana where prohibited by law. Random drug testing is required for all LTI, Inc. employees, excluding marijuana from non-safety sensitive positions.
LTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin. Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
