SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Pricing Coordinator is responsible for handling pricing support and strategy for RFQs. This role will support the growth in the international airfreight and sea freight and work closely with Operations, Sales, Tender team as well as other staff, implementing bids and utilizing the proper carriers to maximize the benefits forecasted in the bids.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the costs, carriers and market-related adjustments applying a technical/operational approach.
Support the UK pricing department in developing RFQs for all UK sites, local tenders of over 500K and prepare all spot quotes of 500kg or over.
Contribute to the success ratio on the 30-50% range, providing our sales team a one-stop shop.
Responding to monthly quotes requests to maximize conversion.
Handling pricing support for all RFQs supporting the growth in international airfreight and sea freight.
Work closely with operations and other stations to implement bids and utilize the proper carriers to maximize the benefits forecasted in the bid.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned and as deemed necessary. Standard Responsibilities:
Contribute actively to a healthy and secure work environment by reporting unsafe/unsecure/unhealthy conditions and possible improvements.
Apply continuous improvement culture and attitude
Quality first thinking
Strong Team Player
Actively live and role-model our core values:
Earn our customers’ trust.
Value or teammates.
Engage in our communities.
Apply our ethics.
High Performance at a world class level.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
High School/GCSEs.
Working experience in freight forwarding industry
Operational and Sales experience in international forwarding
IT SKILLS
Strong PC skills (Windows, Microsoft Office applications) preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent oral and written English is a must
Additional (major) European languages would be an asset
OTHER SKILLS AND / OR COMPETENCIES
Accurate, efficient, and independent way of working
Organizational talent as well as analytical skills
Quick perception and open for changes
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
Strong team player with the ability to work independently
High affinity for organizational and administrative tasks
Distinct customer
Enthusiasm
MEASURED KPI
Convert monthly quotes requests with an average success of 32%+4