Job Description

• To maintain a very good relationship with the service providers.
• To maintain always the most updated local port or airport charges, storage and demurrage.
• 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 team 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.

Qualifications

• Oral and written proficiency in the English language
• Well versed with the trade market
• Pricing experience in the required market
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work productively both individually and in a team environment
• Sense of urgency for goal achievement
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong rapport and relationship-building focused ·
• Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions
• Influences others to action
• Timeliness and accountability for results
• Presentation skills

Additional Information

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

Please note, this opportunity does not sponsor work visas and has no relocation assistance.