Sea Freight Pricing Operative - Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom - Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

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Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About the Role:

The key focus of this role is deliver support to UK Sea Freight Product supporting Sea Freight Senior Management with maintenance and distribution of cost pricing and efficient delivery of sales pricing to relevant stakeholders.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities will include:

Liaise with customers, other offices including overseas (internally and externally), agents, shipping lines and haulers.
To be the first point of contact and to action all incoming calls from all internal/external customers.
Respond to all internal/external customer enquiries promptly and professionally and escalate where necessary
Provide support and cover for the rest of the departments during absence periods as and when required
Liaise with stakeholders to formulate and provide Sea Freight quotes in timely manner
To provide and maintain and in depth understanding of the Sea Freight product including Incoterms
To demonstrate a high quality of excellent service
To analyse cbm and w/m variances whilst demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.
To ensure you have knowledge of exchange rates and maintain your knowledge daily to ensure this is up to date.
Any other reasonable tasks as designated by your immediate line manager.
Adheres fully to the companies Quality Management Systems/Standard Operating Procedures/Company Policies/Procedures (Company Handbooks) at all times.

About you:

Essential:

Minimum 3 years' experience in Freight forwarding industry
Knowledge of Incoterms
Excellent written and communications skills.
Team player.
Competent in IT skills such as Microsoft suite
Excellent timekeeping

Desirable:

CIPS level 3 accredited or above
Additional Language(s)
Pricing/ Procurement experience
Network Forwarding experience
Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Work in a consistent methodical manner when required
Precision and accuracy

Right to Work UK
We are not looking to engage with any external recruitment agencies.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits: