Pricing Analyst

Job Description

Do you see yourself with a future in Sales and Business development but need more experience?

Or,  an account manager who works with customers to retain existing business and build new opportunities for growth?

A product supervisor, perhaps?

Maybe you are looking to develop your expertise and skills in a specific product? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then a role in Pricing beckons you. We promise you an opportunity that will develop your all round knowledge across multiple products and position you to grow internally within the company in various roles.

As a Pricing analyst, here is what you will learn and excel at:

                Understand all the products and services we offer as a company and how to price effectively.

                Develop expertise on different modes of transport, carriers, routings and finding creative solutions for our customers.

                Understand revenue generation and costs.

                Develop market intelligence and learn to read the market so you can sell effectively.

                Be on the frontline with our customers and a source of knowledge that they trust and reach out to.

In return I ask you to bring these skills to the table

                Strong organizational skills and sense of urgency.

                Willing to take initiative to learn and be adaptive to varying priorities.

                Communicate effectively to customers, both internal and external.

                At least one year of experience in Logistics / Supply chain.  

 Computer skills - ability to work efficiently with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for gathering and understanding requirements, quoting and follow up of all quotes generated for the branch. The role is also responsible for working seamlessly with other stakeholders and ensuring all requests are responded to timely, and in line with the expectations and guidelines set forth by the department. Major duties and responsibilities

                Work hours- 8 am to 5 pm or as otherwise decided. Be willing to work additional hours as required.

                Manage, maintain and respond to all quote requests via the centralized Pricing mailbox and maintain accurate records.

                Provide accurate and timely quotes that are competitive and in line with Company guidelines.

                Follow company guidelines on turnaround time for responses on quote requests.

                Support the Product, Sales and Account management team on strategy within the region.

                Ensure compliance with all internal procedures as well as government regulations.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to relate to internal and external customers at all levels.
• Sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently and handle daily tasks effectively.
• Possess a strong sense of integrity and problem solving skills.
•  MS-Excel and MS-Word proficiency. Comfortable working with large amounts of data with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Additional Information

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

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!