Posted in: Supply Chain/Logistics in Basildon | Posted: |
Our client a leading provider in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation industry are looking for a Pricing Coordinator to join their team working within the sea freight department.
Successful candidates would have previous experience working within the sea freight industry and have knowledge of LCL and FCL services (CNS, Destin8, Sequoia or similar)
Key responsibilities:
* Quote all new import and export enquiries received from our network and direct customers.
* Keep records of FCL and LCL rates for main markets with main carriers in a share folder.
* Create weekly report on number of quotes sent out, margins and comments.
* Always maintain and utilise the operational system, ensuring customer bookings are accurately recorded.
* Maintain regular communication with line manager, reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments.
* Follow up quotation 2 days after initially quote with phone call and if not available via email requesting feedback.
* Assist the Sea freight Manager in the execution of their duties in support of the Head of Ocean’s vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable.
* Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development to successfully move Sea Freight products.
* Assist in maintain current SOPs for the department.
* Always maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships giving regular feedback to line manager.
* Communicate quotations to the line manager/sales team and ensure all quotations are recorded on the system in one format.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Experience with import or export operations
* Proficient with standard software packages, especially MSWord, Excel and Outlook
* Impeccable attention to detail.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Good organisation Skills
This role is working within their offices in Basildon where the client offers free onsite parking. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm.
Salary is £23,000 - £25,000 per annum depending on experience