Procurement / Pricing Assistant

Objectives

• Increase the win ratio of business and RFQ through timely, efficient, well organized replies
• Maximize the profit of the business by better buying rates
• Deliver the space commitment and quality service to customer
• Support the growth of volumes & profit by coordinating with sub-regions

Role & Responsibilities:

(1)    Carrier relationship & Rate procurement

• Develop and maintain relations with ocean freight carriers
• Provide updated information within network on carriers’ situation, i.e. blank sailing program, new service and changes in ocean surcharges
• Procure the competitive rates with carriers for assigned trades

(2)Pricing Guidelines

• Upload the rates contract on Rate Engine
• Prepare rate summary sheet as per request
• Check online rates and purchase the space
• Circulate the rate sheets to overseas offices, GCA offices (related sales & operations team) on timely manner
• Attend daily FAK rate enquiries
• Attend RFQ/Tender

(3)Capacity Management

• Co-ordinate with carriers and internal party for capacity/space issue
• Co-ordinate with the sub-regions on volume/equipment projections so as to secure space/equipment guarantee with respective carriers.
• Manage seasonal capacity requirements e.g. Chinese New Year, National Day holidays, peak seasons

Education and Experience requirements

• Degree qualified
• Min 3-4 years’ solid experience in freight forwarding industry
• Having good connection with ocean carriers

Job Skills and Competencies for this position

• Team player with strong communication, interpersonal skill and networking capability
• Proactive, self-motivated, able to work independently, Detail Minded
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong command both written and spoken English, Cantonese and Chinese

Good computer literacy (Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)