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Expeditors Pricing Agent - Air and Ocean Services in Savannah, Georgia
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 is to 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!
The Pricing Agent for Ocean and Air services provides daily rates, rated and ADHOC. They will coordinate spot requests within network, managing price quotations related to air, ocean, and road transport for specific Expeditors global customers, while being the main point of communication contact with customers. This is NOT a remote position and will sit in Savannah, GA.
To maintain a very good relationship with the service providers.
To maintain always the most updated local port or airport charges, storage and demurrages.
To maintain always the most updated local transportation charges.
To build very good relationship with the local carriers and co-loaders.
To requests rates from local carriers, as well as from destination/origin offices and compare the same with Share point and contract agreements.
Quotes to be prepared using the Quoting Database or Approved Quote Format as per company policy.
Oral and written proficiency in the English language
Pricing experience in the logistics/freight forwarding market.
Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work productively both individually and in a team environment
Sense of urgency for goal achievement
Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong rapport and relationship-building focused
Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions
Influences others to action
Timeliness and accountability for results
Successful candidates must pass a background check.
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
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