CAC036: Intl Pricing Spclst

Address: 5550 Explorer Drive, Suite 600, Mississauga, ON L4W 0C3 Total Base Pay Range - $48,391.00 - $75,610.00 CAD Annual Monday - Friday: 8:00AM to 4:00PM SPOT QUOTE PREPARATIONS, INITIAL SUBMISSION Effectively relies on industry expertise and market knowledge, and prepares spot quotes in the most time-efficient manner that has the greatest chance of scoring success Using the pricing tools (of which the Pricing Specialist will have in-depth knowledge), prepares quotes and presents in a way that is professional and in line with the company’s strategy Promptly follows-up and performs the necessary data entry to help improve the accuracy of reporting and the status of the quotes presented Always keeps alert to the time-sensitive nature of preparing and submitting quotes CUSTOMER RATE TARIFF UPDATE (AIR / OCEAN QUOTES) Works closely with the Product team to ensure changes in the carrier cost are considered in our customers Tariffs Ensures that the Tariffs are updated in a timely and accurately manner, in an excel format Executes all assigned quote requests within the established timeframes and uses approved quoting tools defined by the Pricing Manager in the policy Coordinates pricing efforts with the Product Managers requiring specialized attention and creates back-up for each quote on SharePoint to make client bookings COORDINATION Coordinates correspondences with the Sales team, Operations, OPCO’s carriers, approved agents and our customers to ensure rate requests are completed on time to avoid any unnecessary delays Conducts follow-up on the requests sent and escalates for non-responsive carriers/FTN offices/Agents. Ensures all requests are managed within predefined time-frames. Communicates effectively to Sales and Operations with the reasoning for the decisions made, to avoid misunderstandings and keep relationships strong Proactively reaches out to Product Management for information and analyzes data from source systems from time to time, as required Is fully aware that communication and coordination is the key to making successful decisions in a competitive pricing environment ADMINISTRATION Records each completed rate request onto the Pricing SharePoint site as per the documented process Maintains current pricing rates and validates in the pricing database system, and ensures that accurate information is used and established processes are followed Performs any other duties as advised by the Manager MEETING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Shows initiative and brings forward ideas that will continually help the department to improve on services provided to internal and external customers Is cognizant of the pressing and consequential nature of “spot quotes” if not handled promptly and on time Actively participates in contributing towards an improved pricing strategy in Canada Minimum 2 years of College required. CIFFA/CITT required or equivalent business related course preferably with a focus in International Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of experience in Internal Pricing in a reputed Transportation and Brokerage firm and prior experience with Spot Quote preparations is required In depth knowledge of trade terms (Incoterms 2010) is required Proficiency in Excel for accurate data-entry is crucial Proficiency in Microsoft Access is an asset. Solid knowledge of Import and Export process and strong numerical ability Strong problem solving, communication, inter-personal, initiative and time management skills are a must Should demonstrate active team-player skills Strong organization and customer service skills are required Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Connecting people with goods, services, ideas and technologies creates opportunities that fuel innovation, energize businesses and lift communities to higher standards of living. At FedEx, we believe that a connected world is a better world, and that belief guides everything we do. Our Core Values: To act with ho…

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