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Expeditors Pricing Analyst in Ellenwood, Georgia
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
15,000 trained professionals
250+ locations worldwide
Fortune 500
Globally unified systems
Scope of Position:
Perform Pricing Analyst duties for Ocean & Air Cargo Pricing with Vision, leadership, energy, professionalism and support, in conjunction with the Pricing manager.
Maintain adherence to Expeditors’ policies and procedures while displaying and communicating Expeditors’ goals and culture.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
RFQ Coordination
Communicate with sales and build strategy.
Perform data analysis.
Identify opportunities and challenges
Manage the product pricing for RFQs (Request for Quotes).
Manage and meet deadlines set by customers and sales/geo on responding to pricing requests.
Work with pricing manger / sales/geo staff to properly qualify bids.
Track and report the results of RFQs.
RFQ Execution
Convert customer formats.
Insert / integrate targeted pricing.
Communicate to the field.
Manage responses.
Audit responses and make cohesive.
Maintain communication per Document Retention Policy (DRP).
Update RFQ capture in a timely manner.
Maintain RFQ/Pricing tools.
Analysis of Rates
Review and analyze carrier rates.
Review feedback from sales/geo on rate competitiveness.
Report results of analysis to Pricing Manager & Ocean & Air Product Managers.
In conjunction with pricing managers, work with carriers to keep rates fresh and competitive.
Rate & Surcharge Maintenance
Maintain rate databases.
Maintain and distribute General Rate Increase (GRI) and surcharge information.
Maintain diary system to flag expiring rate agreements and contracts.
General Support
Provide general support for sales and product pricing.
Provide other general pricing support as specified by the Ocean & Air Managers.
Training Requirements:
- Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training.
Education, knowledge and experience:
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training required;
Ocean & Air Cargo knowledge, with thorough understanding of pricing; processes and operations.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects, working well under pressure.
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
Pro-active, strong organizational skills, detail oriented.
Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Positive and willing to help attitude
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
Health Plan: Medical
Life Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
Growth opportunities within the company
Employee Referral Program Bonus
Shift: Monday - Friday (08:00pm - 5:00pm)
Reporting Structure: Pricing Supervisor / Manager