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Freight-Rate Analyst

@ TalentSphere

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Mississauga, Ontario

1+ years experience
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Responsibilities:

  • Analyze transportation costs, carrier rates, fuel surcharges, and lane pricing to develop competitive freight quotes.
  • Review and negotiate carrier rates, pricing agreements, and service levels with transportation providers.
  • Maintain and update carrier rate tables, tariffs, pricing databases, and routing guides.
  • Monitor market conditions, capacity trends, and industry pricing to identify opportunities and recommend rate adjustments.
  • Prepare pricing comparisons, cost analysis reports, and profitability assessments.
  • Audit carrier invoices against contracted rates and investigate pricing discrepancies.

Requirements summary:

  • 1–3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight pricing, or rate analysis.
  • Experience within LTL, Truckload, Freight Brokerage, or 3PL environments.
  • Strong understanding of transportation pricing, carrier tariffs, freight costs, and shipping requirements.
  • Experience with carrier negotiations and rate management is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and carrier portals.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive pricing deadlines.

Tools & skills

SalesIdentify pricing opportunitiesPricing strategiesTMSLogisticsMicrosoft ExcelData analysisAttention to detailCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solving
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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
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2026-11-09
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2026-11-09

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Job description

Freight / Transportation Rate Analyst

TalentSphere – Mississauga, ON, Canada

Freight / Transportation Rate Analyst
Mississauga, ON – On-site / Hybrid
Transportation / Logistics
Base Salary: $65-$85K + Commission

Our client, a well-established organization within the transportation and logistics industry, is seeking a Freight Rate Analyst to support transportation pricing, carrier rate management, and cost analysis. This individual will play an important role in developing competitive freight rates, analyzing transportation costs, and protecting overall profitability. Working closely with Sales, Operations, and Carrier Management, the successful candidate will help identify pricing opportunities, maintain accurate rate structures, and ensure the business remains competitive within the market.

The Role:

  • Analyze transportation costs, carrier rates, fuel surcharges, and lane pricing to develop competitive freight quotes.
  • Review and negotiate carrier rates, pricing agreements, and service levels with transportation providers.
  • Maintain and update carrier rate tables, tariffs, pricing databases, and routing guides.
  • Monitor market conditions, capacity trends, and industry pricing to identify opportunities and recommend rate adjustments.
  • Prepare pricing comparisons, cost analysis reports, and profitability assessments.
  • Audit carrier invoices against contracted rates and investigate pricing discrepancies.
  • Provide pricing support to Sales and Operations teams for customer inquiries and new business opportunities.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service expectations and profitability.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to develop effective transportation pricing strategies.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of freight pricing information within the Transportation Management System (TMS).

The Ideal Candidate:

  • 1–3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight pricing, or rate analysis.
  • Experience within LTL, Truckload, Freight Brokerage, or 3PL environments.
  • Strong understanding of transportation pricing, carrier tariffs, freight costs, and shipping requirements.
  • Experience with carrier negotiations and rate management is an asset.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
  • Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and carrier portals.
  • Strong analytical and numerical abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive pricing deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a commercially minded approach to cost control and profitability.

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