Pricing Specialist

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 Manger 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.