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