Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to support the Ocean Product department with daily tasks.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Maintain pricing database.
* Support with pricing inquiries for FCL and LCL from all offices
* Procure monthly rate sheets for imports and exports
* Checking and maintain rate management tool
* Negotiate space and allocation with carriers
* Manage weekly space allocation internally
* Solve queries raised and support operations
* Distribute pricing updates & market intel to the UK network.
* Support pricing strategy set by Ocean Product Team
* Publish own consol box schedules and service guide
* Assist Ocean Product Manager with regular internal / external reporting
* Build / Grow relationships with SEKO network to enhance the confidence in the UK Ocean product
Key Skills
* Logistics and shipping industry experience preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
* Knowledge of LCL and FCL pricing advantageous
* Understanding of key trade lanes an advantage but not a prerequisite
* Highly organised
* Problem solving
* Excellent communication skills, able to build partnerships across multiple offices and regions.
* Additional languages welcome but not essential