About the role
Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for Asst. Manager Pricing-Ocean Exports to manage the pricing/quotation process, serving as a single point of contact for all our pricing requirement. Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain competitive internal tariffs for all major carriers to all important trade lanes.
- Evaluate opportunities to sign long term rate contracts or agreements with major carriers.
- Responsible for enabling Traydo to win new business through competitive pricing opportunities & creating increased success on existing business through carrier management & procurement management;
- Establish & maintain a strong working relationship with carriers to ensure best possible pricing, capacity & equipment in alignment with our key carriers.
- Identify opportunities to optimise sales and profitability through pricing strategies
- Review & act on existing contractual terms or general forwarding business for opportunities to improve net margins through improved procurement;
- Bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Logistics or related field plus 10 years of experience with a reputed Freight Forwarder in the job offered, out of which at least 5 years of experience in Ocean Exports Pricing. Should be below 35 years of age. Should have handled pricing for a minimum volume of 200 containers per month.
- Ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
- Should have handled pricing for Freehand business of minimum 200 containers per month.
- Should have great connections and relationships with carriers.
- Should know about Service Contracts for US business. Should have the capability to negotiate contracts and agreements with carriers for Non US business on a long term basis.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and information
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think analytically and should be a problem solver.