Pricing Coordinator

Expeditors•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 focus
Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions
Influences others to action
Timeliness and accountability for results
Presentation skills

Responsibilities

Maintain a very good relationship with service providers.
Maintain updated local port or airport charges, storage, and demurrage.
Maintain updated local transportation charges.
Build good relationships with local carriers and co-loaders.
Request rates from local carriers and destination/origin offices, comparing them with SharePoint and contract agreements.
Check with customer service, sales team, or managers on the profit margin to be added.
Respond to requests with quotes within 24 hours; send an interim email if rate receipt is delayed.
Prepare quotes using the Quoting Database or Approved Quote Format as per company policy.
Maintain good relationships with Sales and Customer Service, collecting feedback for each quote.
Update the Quote Log with feedback for market analysis, ensuring the correct reason for rejection is updated.
Gather information (carrier’s name, transit time, services used) to quote better and achieve a high closing ratio.
Run weekly reports through the Quoting Database, analyze information, and inform department managers about the best carrier and port/airport.
Keep all submitted quotes confidential.
Ensure jobs are executed as per company guidelines and policies.
Update the team with GRI, PSS, and rate fluctuations and changes.