International Pricing Analyst
Company: Supply Chain Solutions
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: May 6, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionNorth American International Pricing
AnalystSupply Chain Solutions has made amazing progress over the
last 20 years providing chain management solutions. The driving
force behind our success is our people and you could be one of
them. At SCS, people matter. We give you the power to get things
done. Because a great career doesn't just make you feel good today,
it inspires you to excel tomorrow. That's why we recruit, develop
and retain the best talent in the industry and cultivate leaders at
every level of our company.Description:The Pricing Analyst is
responsible for procuring, and negotiating, accurate pricing quotes
to internal and external customers while ensuring that the best
interest of the client is managed and that the client's needs are
met while assuring profitability for Supply Chain Solutions (SCS).
This position will interact with customers directly looking for
cost effective time sensitive results. This role may also be tasked
with projects specific to the certain accounts which they support.
Models and acts in accordance with our core values. Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Receive, review and process international import and export
shipment quote requests. Asking questions or looking for
alternatives when necessary.
- Request rates from agents, co-loaders, air and ocean carriers,
and truckers and use these to input quotes into our internal system
to generate a formal quote to client.
- Manage quote requests, NRA's and other related pricing
responsibilities including bigger projects when needed.
- Be proactive in communication with clients about status of
quotes and be able to freely ask questions if there is more
information needed.
- Work on larger projects such as RFQ or RFP's. Analyze, compare
and compile data to ensure costs are covered and SCS is competitive
in pricing large projects with time sensitive deadlines.
- Update client data stored across multiple locations to ensure
accuracy
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external
customers being able to build relationships and gain trust and
consistent reliability.
- Utilize discretion and independent thinking in order to
succeed.
- Collaborate with team to find the best solution and maintain a
high level of teamwork.
- Communicate to manager any problems or delays.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements:
- Associate degree or pursuit of Bachelor's Degree in related
field (accounting, logistics, marketing) preferred, or equivalent
work related experience.
- Four years business experience in international
operations/pricing marketing, sales, customer service, finance,
accounting, supply chain or operations
- Self-starting, proactive individual who is comfortable working
independently and in cross-functional global teams.
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities, meet
deadlines, manage risk and problem solve independently.
- Must be detail oriented, deadline sensitive, and have strong
problem-solving skills.
- Able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a
positive, can-do attitude
- International pricing/ negotiation experience
- Proficient in all MS Office products.
- Accurate typing/data entry skills.
- Timely, accurate and professional to internal and external
customers.
- Ability to use feedback from internal and external sources to
manipulate an accurate response is essential.
- Customer service and relationship building skills.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication
skills.
- Ability to work through obstacles and recommend solutions to
common problems and share them with the team.
- Strong data analytic skills with large data sets.
- Ability to work as part of a team and help, when necessary,
under reasonable pressures.
- Consistently at work and on time. Work Environment: Work across
a global, matrixed organization, sharing and learning best
practices, and balancing global and local needs and impacts. Liaise
with counterparts in other functional areas such as Sales and
Operations to ensure alignment of activities and
objectives.Physical Requirements: Typical office environment. Work
completed on computer and phone.
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Keywords: Supply Chain Solutions, Hoffman Estates , International Pricing Analyst, Professions , Hoffman Estates, Illinois
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