Pricing Analyst

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth. We offer excellent benefits including: 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match Medical, Dental & Vision insurance Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance Supplemental Medical Coverage Paid Time Off Parental Leave Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts POSITION SUMMARY: Position entails analyzing tariff rates in accordance with the market value in order to offer our customers through service contracts, the most competitive quote that will secure cargo and provide a margin of benefit to the company. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GEOGRAPHIC REGION: Please note applicants out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Two (2) years of experience in pricing and/or related within the ocean transportation and/or freight forwarding industry. High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to communicate effectively in English (read and write) in a business environment at an intermediate level Must be able to type a minimum of 40 WPM Intermediate Computer Skills in programs such as MS Word, Excel & Outlook. Ability to prepare a variety of reports. Ability to work with limited supervision. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures. Ability to think logically and follow procedures and instructions. Strong decision making abilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and fellow employees. Ability to respond to common inquiries from departmental managers or subdivisions relating to the areas of countries of service assigned regarding rates Strong analytical and reasoning abilities in order to examine, analyze and interpret market trends, competitor’s rates and other reports Strong organization and time management skills. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends and/or holidays as necessary. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary Researches and analyzes competitor’s rates. Updates the tariff system if required with the research results. Drafts service contracts for customers who will receive preferred rates. Exercises knowledge of company’s services and aspects of department. Quotes various types of rates (port-to-port, intermodal, over the road, railroad, and transshipment) and effectively work with intermodal department in developing rates as per customer’s needs. Keeps abreast of tariff changes, including any new regulations and changes in rate applicability. Secondary Assists Sales Executives with quotes for customers. Provides support to Customer Service Representatives, Rate Clerks and Traffic Coordinators in the interpretations of the tariff rules and/or rates. Profiles and identifies accounts in order to ensure the most profitable rate for each shipment/customer. Keep abreast of M/V changes or related issues as they pertain to areas of responsibility (countries in charge of). Handles heavy contract rate negotiations. Participates in bids performed in Conference Agreements or for specific customers in order to secure cargo. Performs other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers. The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear. The employee is continuously required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job …

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