Costing Analyst
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Job Description
Costing Analyst
Location US-PA-Pittsburgh
ID 2024-1161
Category Analyst Position Type Full-Time
Overview

PITT OHIO, a $900 million, high service, highly profitable, transportation solutions provider offering SUPPLY CHAIN, GROUND, LTL and TRUCKLOAD services is seeking a Costing Analyst 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

* Evaluate freight density and volume for proper cost allocation.
* Assist in monthly and annual cost model maintenance via data collection, direct as well as iterative analysis, and reconciliation.
* Perform analysis surrounding freight characteristics/cost drivers and identify areas of improvement for the costing model.
* Liaise with Pitt Ohio operating terminal personnel regarding account level, terminal level, and company level expenses and cost-drivers that would impact the costing model.
* Develop and streamline data collection processes to support closing and reporting responsibilities.
* Conduct profitability analysis on an account, business segment, operating terminal, and regional bases.
* React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
* Support development and maintenance of cost profiles and databases.
* Provide occasional end-user support of cost model.
* Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting.


Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or other quantitative discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
* Medium-to-high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required (vlookups, pivot tables, subtotals, etc.), and/or strong desire/initiative to rapidly increase working knowledge of Excel application toward expertise level with minimal direction.
* High proficiency with SQL Server is a plus, but not required.
* Outstanding problem solving and analytical ability.
* Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent math skills
* High attention to detail
* At least 1 year of related work experience

Preferred qualifications:
* Ability to compile and analyze data and draw conclusions.
* Cost accounting and/or data analysis experience
* LTL trucking experience and/or knowledge of LTL freight classes and characteristics
* Intellectual curiosity
* Enjoys "playing in data".
* Ability and desire to transform ambiguity into actional information.
* Process orientation that respectfully looks for increased efficiency in repetitive tasks.

We offer 100% employer paid hospital / medical, vision, discounted prescription, dental, 401K, profit sharing, paid vacations, pleasant work environment, and much more!


Relocation assistance is not provided.

PITT OHIO values diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to join our team!


EOE M/F/V/D


PITT OHIO is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and we welcome 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. PITT OHIO is committed to diversity and inclusion of all.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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