Your Job
The KBX Logistics organization is seeking a driven and analytical Market Analyst to join our dynamic Point of View Development team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future growth and success of KBX Logistics through strategic business development initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in establishing a new capability aimed at making forward price calls in the markets served by KBX Logistics. By conducting meticulous micro and macro-economic analyses, you will provide critical insights that drive strategic decision-making and enhance the long-term profitability of our organization.
This role will be in Wichita, KS.
Our Team
KBX Logistics is a trusted leader in supply chain logistics, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our valued customers. With over a century of expertise in shipper-focused logistics management, cutting-edge technologies, and data analytics solutions, KBX Logistics optimizes service, increases capacity, and reduces costs for freight logistics in a safe, sustainable, and efficient manner. Our offerings span various transportation modes including rail, truckload, flatbed, expedited, dry and liquid bulk, drayage, less-than-truckload, asset management, global project cargo, and specialty equipment services. KBX Logistics is a subsidiary of KBX, a Koch Industries Inc. company. Learn more about KBX at www.kbx.com.
What You Will Do
- Lead the development of sophisticated supply and demand models that support short-, medium-, and long-term price calls.
- Collaborate closely with KBX business leaders to identify, assess, and interpret market indicators and trends.
- Conduct comprehensive economic analyses and forecasts to support strategic decision-making and initiatives.
- Develop and refine mental models on market drivers, continuously tracking outcomes to validate assumptions and improve predictive accuracy.
- Drive innovation in business development processes and strategies to stay ahead of evolving market trends
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably with an emphasis in Business, Finance, or Economics, and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field.
- Profound understanding of economics and financial modeling fundamentals.
- Strong business acumen and strategic economic thinking.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Professional experience in leading a Point of View Development team or a related corporate finance/accounting group.
- 3+ years of experience in corporate or business development initiatives or strategic planning processes within a corporate environment
- Knowledge of transportation or logistics industry dynamics and market trends
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to turn complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, KBX provides the global transportation, logistics and technology solutions that help our customers deliver life's essentials to people all over the world. We develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies to deliver better solutions for increasingly complex supply chains. Our team of tenacious problem-solvers are driven to create real, long-term value for our customers.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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