Ocean Pricing Analyst

at  United Parcel Service

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JOB SUMMARY

This position supports global pricing requests for product development. He/She reviews requests for accuracy and completeness; makes requests to sales for additional information. This position analyzes request data using tools to determine if results are within UPS’s approval guidelines. He/She addresses pricing-related questions to provide supplemental information requested by others after initial proposal. This position works closely with international pricing groups and other business units to address price RFQs including multiple geographies, products, and services, and/or business units to ensure complete and accurate information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent in Logistics and Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
• Strong computer skills required. Advanced in MS Office – focus in Excel and creation of macros to compile and analyze large amount of data for pricing proposals
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of Ocean Freight (FCL, LCL, LTL) required
• Experience demonstrating proficiency using Microsoft Office Access (ex: creating & using databases) - Preferred
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills. This position requires regular interaction with other domestic and global groups concerning matters of diverse scope. Ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize, while remaining detail-oriented
• Experience analyzing and qualifying Ocean RFQs is a plus (global and regional tenders)

• Provides sales with direction on what rate, routing, validity, and pricing structure options are available and which are appropriate for each engagement
• Develops proposals and forwards to sales and other pricing groups to facilitate fulfillment of customer requests
• Works with contract and legal departments to confirm pricing details on contracts and agreements to ensure accuracy and compliance to policies
• Assists with pricing maintenance for multiple accounts
• Obtains knowledge of pricing systems and tools to accurately track proposals
• Works with appropriate internal systems to ensure timely and accurate pricing
• Reviews customer accepted pricing proposals to ensure contract integrity; supports with implementation process
• Works on various projects centered on process improvements
• Engages with sales executives daily providing consultative advice on competitor activities and pricing strategies
• Assists sales with understanding of pricing systems, strategies, and tactics