ACC Specialist

Deutsche Post; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking an ACC Specialist to own country ACC tariffs and support AFR pricing strategy. You will drive competitive pricing, execute campaigns, and prepare country bid responses while coordinating with Sales and GBT bids.

Ideal candidates bring deep AFR forwarding knowledge, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple bids in parallel within a global logistics environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth AFR forwarding knowledge required.
• Strong pricing and commercial experience.
• Ability to manage multiple bids in parallel.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Educational background: matric or diploma.

Responsibilities

• Owns and maintains 'Country ACC tariffs'.
• Supports AFR and commercial strategy in local ACC.
• Drives competitive pricing and campaigns.
• Executes pricing campaigns (seasonal offers).
• Finds best pricing solutions to maximise profitability.
• Provides pricing for Sales growth at country level.
• Delivers feedback to GBT bids and pricing requests.
• Executes country bid response with strategy and inputs.
• Escalates risk decisions to higher levels.
• Adheres to rules and principles.
• Acts as AFR subject matter expert in trainings and visits.
• Interacts with customers in alignment with Sales.
• Embody DHL values in daily work.

Skills

Afr forwarding knowledge

Pricing experience

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Matric / Diploma

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.

Job Purpose:

• Executes pricing
• Validates adherence to standards and pricing instructions
• Rolls-up bid input into country response
• Executes country-to-country pricing, pricing campaigns, factor-based BC pricing (incl. setting up internal rates)
• Supports in execution of commercial AFR strategy in country (e.g. filling campaign rate table)
• Initiates risk taking process (e.g. escalation to ACC Manager)

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening ACC Specialist, Johannesburg, South Africa. Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this ACC Specialist position

• Owns and maintains 'Country ACC tariffs'
• Supports in execution of AFR and commercial strategy in local ACC
• Drives competitive pricing
• Executes pricing campaigns (e.g. seasonal offers)
• Searches for best pricing solutions in order to maximize profitability of AFR
• Provides pricing for Sales growth on country level (including standard factor-based pricing methodology), supports and follows up with Sales
• Provides correct and timely feedback to GBT bids. Answers GBT and region to region pricing requests, from break-down of pricing instructions to roll-up of pricing input and submitting
• Executes country bid response, in particular qualification of bids received, formulation of bid strategy, gathering and checking of pricing inputs, consolidates country bid response
• Escalates need for decision making on risk taking through higher hierarchy levels
• Adheres to and complies with rules and principles
• Acts as AFR subject matter experts in trainings, for customer visits, local AFR conferences, etc.
• Interacts with customers in alignment with Sales
• Constantly demonstrating and living the values of DHL

Now, here is what we need from you!

• Deep knowledge of AFR forwarding business
• Global Logistics and Geographical knowledge
• Strong project management skills and ability to cope with multiple bids in parallel
• Strong analytical skills and good communication skills
• Commercial experience/capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong problem-solving mentality
• Results driven and attention to details
• Negotiation Skills
• Education: Must have a matric/ Diploma

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 Deutsche Post DHL, 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

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 will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

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.