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It's more than a job
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
Challenge your talent and come onboard to live an extraordinary experience. Are you ready to ignite the future of logistics together? The Sea Logistics Pricing Specialist plays a pivotal role within the National Sea Logistics Pricing Team, tasked with preparing and delivering quotations to the UK Sales Team, CCL, and international offices to drive business growth. The position requires close collaboration with trade and route management to ensure competitive market rates are provided swiftly and in line with established KPIs. Precision in data entry is vital to maximize profitability and maintain the highest standards of output quality.
How you create impact
1. Prepare Sea Logistics quotations to support both regular and spot pricing requests from National Sales teams, CCL, or overseas offices.
2. Meet tight deadlines and adhere to key performance indicators.
3. Utilise internal and external quotation tools effectively.
4. Maintain a thorough understanding of the Sea Logistics products being quoted, while also staying informed about other KN Sea Logistics offerings and operations.
5. Possess the knowledge and capability to obtain rates from the business field quoting platform to construct accurate quotations.
6. Collaborate closely with trade and product management to ensure quotations reflect the appropriate sales strategy in line with current market conditions.
7. Ensure precise data entry to support the effective use of SeaQuote.
8. File carrier buy rates accurately to facilitate SeaRates usage.
What we would like you to bring
9. Proven experience in freight forwarding or sea logistics transportation.
10. Strong understanding of sea logistics, combined with solid commercial insight.
11. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team to achieve targets.
12. Knowledgeable in Incoterms, shipping methods, and shipment classifications
13. Skilled at fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders
What's in it for you
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne + Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing center. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance program providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognize the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organization.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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