Rates Analyst

Vitran Express is a recognized leader in transportation and distribution across Canada. Our service offerings provide superior coverage, flexibility and consistent performance for your less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) shipping needs.

Vitran is looking for a new member to join our team as a Rating Analyst Please continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

**SUMMARY**:
Under general supervision from the Pricing General Manger, the Rating Analyst will be responsible to charge and/or quote clients to the point of invoicing for shipments moved through the Vitran network.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES**:

- Manage and provide rate charge services assigned to a particular portfolio (this could be Western, Central or Eastern Region).
- Provide audit of the internal automatic rating system, ensuring the system has charged the client correctly, and adjust shipments where necessary.
- Assess accessorial charges as required based off of the bill of lading, or Vitran requirements for services provided.
- When required, calculate and enter provided costing to pay interline carriers.
- Spot quote clients’ individual shipments as required based off pricing contracts, liaise with clients, some negotiation with clients required to ensure shipment capture.
- Audit and verify bill to codes, review bill of ladings, and verify accuracy of data entry department to ensure precise invoicing is accomplished.
- Occasional training of new staff members as needed.
- Data analysis and manipulation using excel is required.
- Other tasks as assigned.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED**:

- High school diploma required, college diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Good knowledge of mathematics, comfort in working with numbers, and a grasp of profit and loss required (accounting skills welcomed).
- Some knowledge of the transport industry preferred but not mandated.
- Good reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly scrutinize documents.
- Competent in multitasking, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to changing priorities.
- Must be able to work independently, and as part of a team.
- Must be proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook etc.
- AS400 experience desired, but not essential.
- Some speed in numerical and alphabetical keyboarding necessary.
- Vitran Express is an equal opportunity employer and believes we will gain through the recruitment and development of staff that represent the broad diversity of the Canadian workforce._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Concord, ON L4K 0C2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Pricing contracts/Audits: 2 years (preferred)
- Data Analysis: 1 year (preferred)
- Microsoft excel: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location