Company Description

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ professionals in a worldwide network of over 3050 locations across six continents. 

“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.

Over 18,000 trained professionals350+ locations worldwideFortune 500Globally unified systems

Job DescriptionSupport the company Pricing Strategy on a local levelDrive engagement with best-in-class pricing services

The Pricing Analyst 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.

 

Tasks and Duties

 

To maintain a very good relationship with the service providers.To maintain always the most updated local port or airport 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 request corresponds to an origin within the same hour zone, if out of the same zone 48 hours would be acceptable. Special projects or any other unusual request might require additional time to respond. In addition, 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 updatedTo 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.

QualificationsOral and written proficiency in the English languageWell versed with the trade marketPricing experience in the required market.Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work productively both individually and in a team environmentSense of urgency for goal achievementSelf-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong rapport and relationship-building focusedEmpowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditionsInfluences others to actionTimeliness and accountability for resultsPresentation skills

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan  Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential.