Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? We invite you to join one of the most successful international logistics organizations here at Kuehne+Nagel. Our Houston branch is looking for a new Pricing Specialist to join our Project Logistics team.
Your Role
Reporting to our National Project Logistics Pricing Manager, you will manage the assigned pricing activities within the target timelines in response to daily Spot Quote requests as well as medium to long term Request for Quotes (RFQs). You will ensure accurate pricing is issued as per the client's scope of services, covering all service and supplier costs to allow the most profitable scenario, and to serve the ultimate goal of maximizing success rate and yield on trade lanes quoted.
Your Responsibilities
You will utilize your logistics knowledge to design solutions that reduce costs and improve quotations' success ratio
Identify gaps in information, troubleshoot, and support the RFQ process including if it results in failure
Calculate and analyze total spend, gross, and net profit to determine supply chain financial sustainability
Obtain and analyze feedback from all internal and external customers on all quotes issued
Log and record quotes efficiently
Make sure that all sub-contractors are aware of and meeting Kuehne+Nagel and customer's quality and safety requirements
Ensure that all costing for services are following the service level agreement and scope of work ordered
Your Skills and Experiences
4+ years Industrial Projects Experience and/or Heavy Lift Cargo Pricing
You will have experience analyzing and planning complex shipments
Experience consulting with high profile clients and internal/external partners
Experience with data analytics and management tools, including Excel (VLookups and Pivot Tables beneficial)
Good Reasons to Join
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-KS1
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.