Job Description

About BDP International: PSA BDP, a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions, is headquartered in Philadelphia, USA. It serves a wide range of multinational customers across diverse industry verticals, providing services that include lead logistics (LLP) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) solutions; ocean, air, rail and road transportation; barge services; complementary port services; origin management, export freight forwarding; import customs clearance and regulatory compliance; trade compliance, analytics and optimization solutions; contract logistics; project logistics; warehousing, and supply chain visibility and predictive ETA tracking through proprietary Smart technology and applications. PSA BDP is a unit of PSA International, a leading global port operator and trusted supply chain partner to cargo stakeholders. Responsibilities: Position: Assistance Manager - Pricing To source for the best possible cost from Carriers so that we can provide our Sales\' organization with competitive pricing to win more businesses for BDP for Ocean Product ( Import & Export). Building good repo with Carriers / NVOCC and developing relationship to get the best rates. Job specifications Tender Bids / Named Accounts / Regular Rate Requests Liaise with BDP Regional tender team on the tender bids received on the strategies involved. Work with local carriers on the tender bid/NAC/rate request(s) if required. Liaise with relationship holder(s) and carrier(s) for Named Accounts received directly via mail. Provide recommended selling costs to relationship holder(s) Follow up on Rate Requests with Lost Reason \'Rates too high.\' Uploading Rates from Carrier into our local system to have more visibility or rates options. Working with Core carriers and moving high volumes with them Assisting Sales Team in given the best and the lowest rates to get new customers onboard. In case of requirement, meeting customers and giving them best possible solutions and getting them onboard. Mediator between TRAC/GSC and Pricing teams Monitor the accuracy of the contract uploaded by GSC Provide advice/verification to GSC if required Market Updates Perform analysis on market trend to regional procurement team Send market updates from carriers to Sales team if required Trend export rates for means to forecast for longer validity Liaise with Internal Stakeholders Work with APAC, North America and Europe regional procurement and pricing teams to put forward the best pricing solutions for each and new business opportunity. Offer rates, alternative solution(s) and working towards problem solving approach Identify doubts and bridge differences on understanding and expectation(s) Provide timely response to enquiries Provide verifications on charges and rate discrepancies Request regional support for alternative solutions To intervene in operational issues whenever required Liaise with External Stakeholders Liaise with carriers to resolve operational issues including but not limited to rate disputes, space requests and etc. Request for rates for Tender Bids/NACs/Requests with target rates Request for monthly lifting report, if not already provided for by carrier(s) Report Analysis Tally lifting reports between Cyberlog and carriers\' lifting Provide carriers with volume forecasts for NACs Analyze lifting reports for NACs and the forecast provided earlier Any other tasks assigned Job Requirements Academic Qualifications: 3-4 years of relevant experience from freight forwarding pricing domain Good communication, Interpersonal skills. Knowledge/ Skills Result oriented and target driven professional. Strong problem-solving and out of box thinking skills. Adaptability and go getter attitude. Good Interpersonal skills and Good Analytical bent of mind. Good communication and Presentation skills. Good knowledge of MS Office. Please visit our website: www.bdpinternational.com *** This is a great opportunity to advance your career! Come join our growing BDP team!*** BDP International - The Employer of Choice Follow BDP International Career Pages! Facebook l Twitter l LinkedIn

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