Pricing Specialist

Pricing Specialist - Aberdeen, UK

Our client who are a global freight forwarder are looking for a Pricing Specialist to join their team in Aberdeen, UK

As Pricing Specialist, you will be the first point of contact by phone or email for new customers, supporting the sales team and having a focus on understanding the customers' needs by providing pricing solutions in a professional and positive manner.

Job type: Permanent

Days: Monday to Friday

Day-to-day:

• Assisting with the on-boarding of all new clients, ensuring a smooth transition to our service
• Working closely with Sales team to win new work and maintain positive relationships with current clients
• 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
• Feedback any operational issues to the Manager who will filter to the Sales Department to develop further business.
• Full understanding of the 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
• Follow client Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Demonstrate intelligent buying from suppliers and ensure the team buy smartly

Requirements:

• Experience with a UK-based freight forwarder
• Right to work in the UK
• 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.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experienced in handling Dangerous Goods

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