Pricing & Yield Intern

Reports To: Vice President - Pricing And Yield Management

Location: Elston Office

Environment: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Who We Are:

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Each summer, Redwood hosts interns from various educational backgrounds with diverse interests and skills. Through our program, our Interns can take advantage of these opportunities:

• practical experience working alongside industry professionals on projects and day-to-day operations
• mentorship and networking
• skill-development through hands-on training
• flexible work environment with an open, fun culture

Purpose of Your Work:

As a Pricing & Yield Intern working within the Redwood Brokerage, you will be responsible for increasing the accuracy and reliability of our contract pricing database through interactions with Pricing & Yield Management and Data Science teams.

How You Make a Difference Everyday:

• Create reports for various stakeholders within the organization for ongoing RFPs and customer freight health
• Perform audits of RFP database against moving volume for customers and update database to enhance reporting accuracy
• Prepare internal strategy call documents and help coordinate additional internal calls
• Take notes during RFP event calls both internal and external
• Cleanse data into standardized internal formats for pricing
• Assist with additional Ad-Hoc projects as needed
• Learn the nuances of a broker's role within a shipper's supply chain network
• Learn how customer RFPs generate value for both shippers and carriers in the long term
• Learn the general lifecycle for loads moving within a brokerage

You’ve Got This?

• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and nested formulas required
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt quickly to changing needs/timelines while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of SQL and Python preferred
• Experience with database management
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be extremely detail-oriented with respect to documentation and communication
• Completing BS/BA degree in economics, business, mathematics or related discipline

What We Offer Our Interns:

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Full-time employees earn Paid time off and access to medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match) as well as other benefits

Work Schedule:

This position is full-time and hybrid Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.

Compensation Range:

$20 per hour

The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and/or which they will be performing the job.

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company’s needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.