Pricing Coordinator

Expeditors•Memphis, TN

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

Responsibilities

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 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.