Ocean Freight Pricing Clerk - Feltham - Up to £35,000
Our client who are a global Logistics company are looking for an Ocean Pricing Clerk to join their growing team in Feltham. This position involves managing Ocean freight pricing across Europe. You'll handle Requests for Quotation (RFQs), analyze data, and work with different teams to ensure pricing aligns with company strategies. You will be key in ensuring quotes are accurate and delivered on time.
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £35,000
Other: Numerous benefits included
Key Responsibilities: Manage RFQs:
Review and Analyze RFQs: Examine customer requests and ensure pricing matches company strategies.
Work with Teams: Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, and Product teams to build pricing strategies.
Communicate: Keep teams updated and manage responses to RFQs.
Meet Deadlines: Ensure RFQs are processed quickly and accurately.Execute Pricing:
Input Pricing Data: Convert customer pricing requests into the system and integrate it into the company's tools.
Ensure Accuracy: Double-check that pricing calculations are correct.
Audit and Review Responses: Ensure responses are complete and cohesive before sending them to the customer.
Ongoing Communication: Keep everyone informed about pricing progress and outcomes.General Support:
Update Pricing Logs: Maintain pricing tools and logs with up-to-date information.
Assist with Projects: Support the supervisor with pricing-related projects and help Sales prepare for upcoming bids.
Pre-Engagement for Bids: Help Sales teams understand market conditions and prepare pricing strategies.
Knowledge and Skills:
Industry Knowledge: A solid understanding of air freight pricing and operations for a UK based Freight Forwarder or similar.
Communication: Be clear and effective in working with different teams.
Analytical: Pay close attention to detail and be comfortable using Excel and Power BI for data analysis.
Excel Skills: Proficient in using Excel for reporting and calculations.
Negotiation: Ability to negotiate pricing and terms with customers.
Project Management: Handle multiple tasks and deadlines at once.
Personal Qualities:
Proactive: Take initiative and look for ways to improve.
Resilient: Stay focused and work through challenges.
Team-Oriented: Collaborate well with others and communicate effectively.
Integrity: Be honest and take responsibility for your work.WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
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