Recycling Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Base Salary: $50,000 - $53,000 annually (Exempt / Full-Time)
• Bonus: 5%
• Location: 100% Remote (U.S. Based)
• Working Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
• Top-Tier Benefits: 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and a generous 401(k) match

Job Summary: 

The Pricing Analyst is a key member of the Pricing Team-the team responsible for developing customer savings strategies and driving RoadRunner's profitability for all prospective accounts. The Pricing Analyst will collect, organize, and utilize a wide variety of information and resources to analyze the expected costs and revenues of potential business relationships.

This role requires the Analyst to quickly develop expertise in the waste & recycling brokering industry. The core function is to analyze every detail of a customer's operation to achieve cost reduction, waste diversion, and profit growth. Success depends on critical thinking, efficient communication, and creative problem-solving while managing a high volume of concurrent accounts, requiring disciplined multitasking and prioritization. 

Primary Duties:

Core Pricing Analysis & Strategy ~ 50%
   Conduct detailed financial and operational analyses of vendor-customer relationships to identify clear cost-savings opportunities and drive prospective account profitability.
   Make accurate cost and revenue projections on prospective opportunities through the thorough review of all available customer, market, and industry data.
   Utilize RoadRunner's unique products and services to design optimized waste and recycling management strategies for customers.
   Collaborate closely with internal teams to increase service efficiency, recycling rates, and profitability for both customers and the company.
   Execute all required pricing and financial analyses by using and building financial models in spreadsheet software such as Excel and Googlesheets.

Cross-Functional Support & Communication ~ 25%
   Apply the core team principles of accountability, creative thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, and collaboration to all daily tasks and interactions, fostering a strong, supportive team environment.
   Communicate proactively and efficiently with Sales to minimize downtime, increase sales velocity, and support the creation of closable, revenue-generating opportunities.
   Engage with Operations and Marketplace teams to creatively design and support strategies that balance customer savings with company profitability. 
   Develop foundational internal and external networking skills to build productive relationships that expedite day-to-day task execution and information flow.

Vendor & Market Engagement ~ 15%
   Build and maintain strong professional relationships with vendors to support the negotiation of material management agreements.
   Monitor and synthesize key market and industry trends, proactively sharing updated information with team members to ensure pricing quality and efficiency are maintained.

Data Integrity & Process Support ~ 10%
   Contribute to market data integrity by consistently researching, monitoring, and updating current industry data.
   Generate quarterly reporting for Sales leadership to provide insights and recommendations for increasing revenue growth.
   Assist with basic process improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects across the team to enhance operational efficiency and support broader business goals.

% Travel required: 0

Organizational Relationship:

• Reports To: Mid-Market Pricing Manager
• Direct Reports:  None
• Interacts with:  Sales, Sales Operations, Data, Account Strategy

Skills and Experience:

•  0-2 years of experience in an analytical role.
• Analytical Decision Making: Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make prudent, timely decisions and act with sound judgment despite ambiguity or incomplete information
• Accountability & Ownership: Passionate about business results and quality, demonstrating a strong sense of accountability, metrics, and ownership
• Strategic & Adaptable: A strategic thinker with the ability to grasp tactical details, who remains comfortable and effective amidst constant change in a fluid, dynamic working environment
• Communication & Collaboration: Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate findings, facilitate internal meetings, and collaborate effectively across all functions.
• Prioritization & Organization: Proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects, and effectively prioritize conflicting assignments with minimal supervision.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Excel or similar analytical platforms.
• Learning Agility: Exhibits high curiosity, proactively seeks out information, and demonstrates the aptitude and drive to rapidly absorb new skills and complex industry knowledge.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Data Analysis, Supply Chain or similar field of study. An associate degree and/or relevant work experience can be substituted

Core Values:

• Trust - Have confidence in our team. Have integrity in your actions.
• Care personally about each other - Show compassion, empathy and open-mindedness.
• Be Passionate - Love what you do. Love what we do.
• Embrace challenge - See obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow.
• Be Humble - Stay grounded. Seek feedback. Be curious.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership. Be reliable. Be proactive.