Barnhart is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Pricing Assistant to support our pricing team with market research, carrier sourcing, quote preparation, and customer support. This is a great entry-level opportunity to learn the transportation and logistics industry while building a foundation for future growth within Barnhart.
Responsibilities:
Pricing and Market Research -
- Research lane rates, market conditions, equipment availability, and carrier capacity
- Gather carrier quotes and cost information, including fuel, permits, and accessorial charges
- Maintain rate history and support analysis of transportation and warehousing pricing
Carrier and Partner Sourcing -
- Research and contact motor carriers, warehouse providers, and logistics partners
- Obtain rates, verify capacity, and assist with qualification and onboarding under company procedures
- Maintain accurate partner records and support network development
Systems and Quoting Support -
- Enter accurate information into McLeod TMS and customer quoting platforms
- Prepare, submit, and track RFQs and quotations under pricing team direction
- Maintain records and follow up on outstanding team and customer requests
- Review load dimensions, weights, and specifications to develop preliminary load plans
Communication and Learning -
- Correspond with customers to clarify shipment details and relay approved rates
- Coordinate with Sales, Pricing, and Operations to complete requests
- Develop knowledge of transportation equipment, brokerage, specialized freight, and warehousing
Qualifications and Skills:
- High school diploma or GED required
- No prior pricing experience required; interest in logistics and willingness to learn essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of sales and marketing principles and techniques
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Industry Leading Benefits:
- Compensation Plan with Incentive Bonus Program
- 401(K)
- Holiday Pay (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas)
- PTO (paid time off)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance ($20k coverage fully paid by employer)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- HRA
Working Conditions:
Normal office setting. Requires use of a computer, reading, typing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 lbs
