Costing Analyst II

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:
  • Creation of freight density studies
  • 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 position 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.

PITT OHIO is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.