OCC Specialist

DHL Global Forwarding; Manama; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global company culture

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an OCC Specialist in Bahrain to manage OFR pricing, respond to RFQ inquiries, and ensure accurate tariff updates. You will support tender development, maintain essential databases, and build strong relationships with customers and airlines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in pricing or freight forwarding. It offers career development opportunities and a competitive salary in a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in pricing, RFQ handling or freight forwarding is expected.
• Strong understanding of tariffs, rates and industry pricing practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute plans and processes to implement the OFR pricing strategy.
• Respond to pricing enquiries in an efficient and competitive manner.
• Monitor and update local tariffs for accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop RFQs with detailed guidance and lead launch calls for critical RFQs.
• Prepare day-to-day shipment documentation and support tender development.
• Maintain databases to enable quick network queries and responses.
• Build relationships with customers and airlines; negotiate competitive rates.
• Prepare carrier performance reports and reviews; identify service improvements.

Skills

Pricing strategy

RFQ development

Tariff updates

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Who moves mountains even across oceans? You do.

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for a OCC Specialist in Bahrain.

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this OCC Specialist position

• Execute plans and processes to implement the OFR pricing strategy
• Respond to pricing enquiries in an efficient and competitive manner
• Ensure the timely monitoring and accurate updating of local tariffs
• Ensure RFQ development, particularly for high priority RFQs provide detailed guidance and for critical RFQs conduct launch calls
• Deliver day-to-day shipment documentation for freight forwarding, assist in development of tenders and ensure on-time submission on relevant documents
• Develop and maintain databases with specific information to enable quick responses to specific network queries
• Build and secure business relationships with customers and airlines
• Prepare carrier performance reports and reviews
• Identify opportunities to enhance services and processes to secure cost-effective and competitive prices and negotiate competitive rates with airline suppliers while meeting desired service specifications and transit time targets
• Understand recent developments of new solutions, services, lane and traffic development
• Provide support on issues and problems from less experienced/new team members, provide direction and guidance as needed
• Study and resolve issues in day-to-day delivery and implement practices for OFR pricing focusing on increasing effectiveness and efficiency

Now, here is what we need from you!

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

Experience Level

more than 4 years

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization is an ongoing key focus area.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than :30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision:

The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission:

Excellence. Simply Delivered.

Our Purpose:

Connecting People, improving lives.

Our Values:

Respect & Results

Our Goals:

Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.