Assistant Manager Ocean Pricing

Job description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. • 15,000 trained professionals • 250+ locations worldwide • Fortune 500 • Globally unified systems Summary Description: The Pricing  Supervisor/ Assistant Manager optimizes pricing strategies to enhance profitability and competitive positioning, conducting market analysis, developing pricing models, and implementing pricing policies to attract customers and develop business. Job Responsibilites   • To maintain a very good relationship with Ocean carriers, Co-loaders and service providers. • To maintain always the most updated local port charges, storage and demurrages.. • To request rates from local carriers, as well as from destination/origin offices and compare the same with Share point and contract agreements. • 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. • 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. • To always update the team with the GRI, PSS and rate fluctuations and changes whenever they occur. • Written and verbal communication skills • Listening skills • Negotiation skills • Leadership skills • Emotional intelligence • Leading change • Adaptability • Presentation skills • Analytical thinking • Problem solving • Strategic Planning • 3 + years of Ocean product experience  • Well versed with the Ocean trade market Job location - Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reporting to - Manager Ocean Services Expeditors offers excellent benefits • Paid Leaves  • Health Plan: Medical • Employee Stock Purchase Plan  • Training and Personnel Development Program All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.