The Logistics Pricing Analyst – Warehousing & Distribution leads pricing strategy, cost analysis, and commercial contract management across direct-operated and 3PL networks. This role is responsible for end-to-end RFP/RFQ execution, vendor sourcing (MHE, staffing, racking, automation), cost modeling, and operational procurement workflows utilizing company’s internal logistics platform.   Key Responsibilities: Pricing, Cost Analysis & Executive Reporting · Build dynamic cost models (storage, labor, equipment, VAS) to evaluate 3PL proposals and benchmark against direct-operation costs. · Generate executive-level reports, pricing summaries, and scenario comparisons to support strategic decision-making and site selection. · Analyze rate structures and identify cost-saving and operational improvement opportunities across distribution centers. Sourcing & Contract Management (3PL & Direct Operations) · Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes for 3PL warehousing operations and direct-operation support vendors (staffing agencies, MHE providers, rack installers, automation systems). · Partner with Legal, Procurement, and Operations to draft, review, and maintain service agreements (MSAs, SOWs, SLAs), rate cards. · Oversee contract extensions, pricing amendments, and scope-change controls with internal/external partners. · Conduct vendor benchmarking, commercial evaluations, and bid comparisons to ensure competitive pricing, service capability, and compliance with internal procurement requirements. Logistics Platform (Cello) & Cross-Functional Collaboration · Execute end-to-end procurement workflows within company platform, including RFQ floating, vendor quote consolidation, and commercial bid evaluations. · Oversee contract and billing administration in Cello, ensuring timely registration of master rate cards, monitoring billing settlements, and resolving cost variances. · Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, IT, Legal, and Finance to ensure pricing accuracy, operational feasibility, and system alignment. Ad Hoc Projects & Strategic Initiatives · Lead and support ad hoc logistics, sourcing, pricing, and operational projects driven by evolving business requirements, customer needs, and management priorities. · Develop rapid business cases, cost analyses, market benchmarks, and sourcing strategies for new warehouse operations, network changes, customer opportunities, and special projects. · Support new site launches, expansions, relocations, operational transitions, and other time-sensitive initiatives from initial feasibility assessment through vendor sourcing and implementation. · Evaluate emerging logistics technologies and solutions, including warehouse automation, MHE, robotics, and other productivity-enhancement initiatives, from both operational and financial perspectives.