“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an creative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
Summary Description: The Pricing Supervisor/ Assistant Manager optimizes pricing strategies to enhance profitability and competitive positioning, conducting market analysis, developing pricing models, and implementing pricing policies to attract customers and develop business. Job Responsibilites
- To maintain a very good relationship with Ocean carriers, Co-loaders and service providers.
- To maintain always the most updated local port charges, storage and demurrages..
- To request rates from local carriers, as well as from destination/origin offices and compare the same with Share point and contract agreements.
- 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.
- 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.
- To always update the team with the GRI, PSS and rate fluctuations and changes whenever they occur.
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Listening skills
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Leading change
- Adaptability
- Presentation skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Strategic Planning
- 3 + years of Ocean product experience
- Well versed with the Ocean trade market