Pricing Specialist

Description:

TEXO Recruitment are delighted to be sourcing a Pricing Specialist, on behalf of our external client, to join on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our client, a specialist in providing best-in-class freight forwarding and logistics is searching for a suitable candidate to join their team based in Aberdeen.

The suitable candidate will be the first point of contact for new customers. Supporting a national sales team, they will be focused on understanding the customers’ needs and providing pricing solutions in a professional and positive manner.

Through providing competitive quotations to new customers, they will ensure intelligent buying and negotiation is always sought.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assisting with the onboarding of all new clients, ensuring a smooth transition to our service.

* Working closely with the Sales team to win new work and maintain positive relationships with current clients.

* Fully conversant with all in-house systems.

* Accurate and complete entry of consignment and client information to the system.

* Ensure all monthly KPI’s are met and billing requirements are achieved in timely manner.

* Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss workload, issues and opportunities.

* Provide competitive quotations to customers and overseas offices, ensuring intelligent buying is always sought.

* Resolving day to day issues with Clients and Vendors including issuing NCR’s.

* Feedback any operational issues to Manager who will filter to Sales Department to develop further business.

* Full understanding of the companies Compliance Programme, working closely with the Pricing Manager & Regional Compliance Manager for latest edition of trade sanctions etc.

* Ensure Dangerous Goods procedures are followed within the department for successful export in accordance with the current regulations.

* Providing advice to clients on all aspects of importing/exporting cargoes.

Candidate Requirements:

* Displays a positive and outgoing attitude.

* Strong negotiation and problem solving skills.

* Good organisational skills.

* High level of accuracy in checking and processing information.

* Ability to form good relationships, with clients, colleagues and vendors.

* Experience in freight forwarding/logistics/supply chain.

* Experienced in handling Dangerous Goods.

* Comprehensive understanding of Export Regimes and understanding of Customs Tariff.

* Familiar with Lloyds Loading List, OAG Flight Guide and Croner’s Export Guide.

* Ability to react to demand and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment