POSITION OVERVIEWThe Pricing Manager is a key resource to provide pricing support to the operations team. The Pricing Manager uses information resources regarding customer needs, historical data, market conditions, and internal targets to prepare pricing quotes and/or internal proposals regarding pricing. Will manage internal guides for operations to manage shipments based on desired pricing outcomes.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS REQUREDIntegrity Adhere to
Fracht's Core Values and Vision. Ability to operate in an open and honest manner and achieve a trusting and reliable relationship with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to accept mistakes and learn from them without apportioning blame.
Flexibility Learn and keep up to date with new developments, procedures, and regulations. Work efficiently in an environment with multiple shifting priorities.
Communication Effectively listen and communicate clearly with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to interpret and disseminate information promptly.
Problem Solving Measure effectiveness in understanding problems and making timely practical decisions. Ability to work well in groups and/or individually to develop alternative solutions.
Accountability Justify responsible actions and decisions to management. Be a reliable team player who can make accurate decisions with sense of urgency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Participates in all phases of projects through design, planning, and scheduling to include negotiating, pricing, and bidding on projects.
- Manages transfer of project pricing details to operations team in accordance with the department's sales to operation handover SOP.
- Works in tandem with operations team to ensure a project is completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with commercial/pricing provisions.
- Maintains a high level of communications with customers/subcontractors.
- Maintains superior relationships with customers and subcontractors to meet project goals and to establish/maintain future business opportunities.
- Works efficiently and professionally within a team environment to maximize profits by
minimizing potential for error and up-selling of services. - Maintains regular discussion with upper management involving client changes and improvements are expected.
- Manages relationships with internal and external customers, as well as various vendors throughout the transport industry.
- Responsible for integrating vendors, internal and external customers while providing a professional reliable and efficient communication line between Fracht, the customer, and the sub-contractor.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Train pricing supervisors/specialists/coordinators on all job tasks, as necessary.
- Manage tenders/RFP/RFI submissions.
- Delegate responsibilities to other pricing specialists/coordinators, if required.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent working knowledge of pricing terminology for all modes of transport
- Experience in negotiating transportation rates agreements/contracts for all modes of transport
- Bachelor's degree in logistics or equal level by experience a plus.
- 4+ years of pricing experience in logistics and freight forwarding.
- MS Office and other IT skills: basic MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Safely and successfully performs the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged period of time in office environment, desk setting.
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
