Pricing Analyst, Ocean Services - EUROPE

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Purpose:

• Perform Analyst duties supporting company & EUROPE Ocean Product strategy 
• Manage Regional RFQs and Europe portion of Network RFQ. 

Summary:

• Perform Analyst duties for Ocean Pricing in EUROPE with vision, leadership, energy, professionalism and support in conjunction with the Global Ocean Group(s).
• Manage Ocean Pricing for RFQs from within EUROPE and manage EUROPE Ocean Pricing for RFQs generated in other regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate RFQs:
• Review RFQ from CRM
• Communicate with Sales, Account Management, Product and build strategy
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Product
• Perform data analysis using Excel and Power BI
• Identify opportunities and challenges
• Manage deadlines
• Follow up on RFQ outcome

• RFQ Execution:
• Convert customer formats
• Insert / integrate pricing based on tools and in line with strategy
• Communicate to the field
• Manage responses
• Audit responses and make cohesive
• Maintain communication per DRP (Document Retention Policy)

• General Support:
• Update RFQ Bid Log / Pricing Tool in a timely manner
• Maintain RFQ tools such as local charges, port to port rates and tariffs, as required
• Support Supervisor/Manager where needed
• Support team and Sales with pre-engagement for upcoming bids
• Actively engage in and support Pricing projects assigned by Manager
• Maintain adherence to The Company’s policy and procedures while displaying and communicating the Company’s goals and culture

• Culture:
• Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor and Visionary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS:

• Knowledge:
• Strong industry knowledge; notably with regards to pricing structure
• Expeditors company policies and procedures knowledge
• A good understanding of Expeditors’ products, services and systems

• Skills:
• Excellent communication skills
• Very detail oriented & strong analytical skills
• Proactive, strong organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Ability to relate to employees at all levels

• Behaviors:
• Positive and willing to help attitude
• Emotional resilience
• Self-reflecting and open to feedback
• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
• Role model of integrity and pride for all employees

Qualifications

• Training Requirements:
• Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee
• Maintains a working knowledge of the industry

• Education and Experience:
• 3 years of industry specific qualification (country specific)
• College or University Degree or equivalent business qualification

Additional Information

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