Assistant / Deputy Manager - Procurement Air Cargo (Pricing)

Cargo-Partner GmbH; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

cargo-partner is seeking an experienced pricing professional to drive region-wide airfreight pricing strategy in India, covering import and export, and to support Sales, networks, and peers. You will influence carrier relationships and provide competitive quotes while ensuring timely responses to customers.

Join a global logistics provider focused on information technology and supply chain optimization, now part of the Nippon Express Group, offering opportunities to grow within a top-5 global

Responsibilities

• Support pricing for airfreight region-wide including import/export.
• Manage carrier relationships in the region.
• Receive pricing requests via Quote log from Sales, Customer Service and Operations, and provide competitive quotes.
• Ensure responses to customers are accurate within the agreed timeframes.
• Review quotations for House and Sales accounts and renegotiate/update as needed across rate sheets.
• Coordinate with Air Product Manager/Operations to negotiate with Airlines for better rates.
• Utilize internal system to record and generate quotes.
• Provide guidance to pricing staff, customer service and sales staff in relation to pricing responsibilities.
• Ensure smooth interaction between pricing staff and client base (sales force / operations).

Job description

General

Responsible for pricing region wide (covering import, export), supporting the sales, networks, and peers. Will be involved in carrier management and product related functions and to determine pricing and has the decision making ability on commercial grounds.

Tasks & Responsibility

• Support Product to ensure fast and accurate responses to pricing / quoting for all modes of Airfreight from both internal and external customers and sources, e.g. CP network, Sales, overseas offices, RFQ’s by obtaining and compiling selling rates for business not covered by existing rate agreements
• Managing carrier relationship for the Region.
• To receive requests for pricing/quotations via our Quote log Quom from Sales, Customer Service and/or Operations, on behalf of our customers and ensure competitive quotes are provided
• Ensure that all responses to customers are provided accurately within the agreed timeframes
• Review on a regular basis our existing Quotations for House-and Sales accounts and renegotiate and/or update as required across all relevant systems/rate sheets
• Work in conjunction with Air Product Manager / Operation team to negotiate with Airlines for better rates and establishment of competitive solutions with Sales
• Ensure full utilization of our internal system for recording and generate quotes.
• Act as a resource in problem solving and providing guidance for pricing staff, customer service and sales staff in relation to area of expertise and responsibility
• Act as a linkage and ensures smooth interaction between pricing staff and client base (sales force / operations)

Company Introduction

For over 40 years, cargo-partner has flourished in the logistics industry, delivering unparalleled service to our clients worldwide. We have now embarked on another journey and to continue our commitment for excellence, we have now joined the Nippon Express Group which will now underpin all the values we constantly aspire to achieve, now becoming a top 5 global player. As an end to end info logistics provider, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive portfolio of air, sea, land transport, and warehousing services.

With a unique focus on information technology and supply chain optimization, we empower businesses to thrive in today's fast-paced world. Join our dynamic team, where innovation meets passion and every voice is valued. Embark on a journey where your skills are nurtured, creativity is celebrated, and together, we take pride in making a difference.

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