Ocean Pricing Asst. Manager
- To maintain a very good relationship with the service providers.
- To maintain always the most updated local port charges, storage and demurrages.
- To maintain always the most updated local transportation charges.
- To build very good relationship with the local carriers and co-loaders.
- To requests rates from local carriers, as well as from destination/origin offices and compare the same with Share point and contract agreements.
- To check with customer service persons, sales persons or managers on the profit margin to be added.
- To revert on requests with quotes within 24 hours, if any delay in receipt of rates, an interim email to the sent to the respective person.
- Quotes to be prepared using the Quoting Database or Approved Quote Format as per company policy.
- To keep good relationship with Sales, Customer Service and to collect feedback for each and every quote.
- Updating the Quote Log with feedback for Market analysis.
- If rejected, the correct reason must be updated
- To gather as much information as possible (carrier’s name, transit time, services used) to be able to quote better and get a high closing ratio.
- To run weekly report through the Quoting Database and analyze the information and keep department managers aware of the best carrier to use from the best port/airport.
- To keep all quotes submitted confidential and never disclose the information to anyone outside the department.
- To make sure job is executed as per company guidelines and policies. To always update the team with the GRI, PSS and rate fluctuations and changes whenever they occur.
- 2-3 years of industry specific qualification (country specific)
- Good market and product knowledge
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
- Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical
- Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Employee Referral Program Bonus