Ocean Pricing Coordinator

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC is a leader in supply chain solutions with 130+ locations across 30 countries. The Ocean Pricing Coordinator serves as the primary contact for ad hoc pricing requests for client import/export ocean shipments, sourcing solutions that balance cost and service to present competitive end-to-end pricing packages.

Responsibilities include negotiating with carriers, coordinating cross-functionally across the global Crane Worldwide network, and building relationships with

Qualifications

• Freight forwarding experience with pricing knowledge for ocean freight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and close on critical sales contracts.
• Team-oriented with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Crane Worldwide’s potential and existing customers.
• Negotiate directly with air and ocean carriers to achieve best pricing.
• Coordinate with departments worldwide to build end-to-end logistics solutions.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key clients and close major contracts.
• Prospect for new clients and opportunities while maintaining existing client base.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

High School or better

Job description

Description

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

The Ocean Pricing Coordinator acts as primary business contact for ad hoc pricing requests for client import/export ocean shipping requests. Responsible for sourcing logistics solutions based on client shipment parameters while considering the cost/service balance of all partner carriers in order to present the most competitive end to end pricing package. Builds strong relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Build relationships with Crane Worldwide’s potential and existing customers.
• Communicates all aspects of Crane Worldwide’s capabilities and service offerings available to the client.
• Negotiate directly with air and ocean carriers to achieve best pricing.
• Coordinate with different departments and offices domestically and globally across the Crane Worldwide global network to build end to end logistics solutions.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key clients, including negotiating and closing on major contracts.
• Maintain existing client base and simultaneously prospect for new clients and opportunities when possible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

• 2 years Freight forwarding experience with extensive knowledge in the pricing of complete end to end solutions for ocean freight.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present strategy and results to Crane Worldwide’s Senior Leadership and District Directors as needed.
• Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Demonstrated skill in negotiating and closing on critical sales contracts and opportunities.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

• High School or better