Pricing Analyst

SUMMARY

Handle export and import shipments for Projects clients and Network clients by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Verifies that all proper documentation accompanies shipments. Requests any missing documents from customer or network or USPPI.
• Informs customer of any problems with the freight -- missing items, damaged pieces, etc.
• Prepares and transmits pre-alerts to destination office for export and receive documents, handle shipment, communicate progress of
• Shipment with clients or network offices.
• Prepares quotations for customer as requested- this should be sporadic as operations should be the priority.
• Communicates information to customer and vendors via e-mail, fax and telephone.
• Answers inquiries from customer regarding rates (should forward to pricing most of the time) , routing, packing procedures and interline transportation procedures.
• Tracks shipments from point of origin to destination for both import and export shipments.
• Notifies customer of arrival of shipments.
• Communicates with customs agents regarding procedures for clearing shipments coming into U.S. and notifies the customer when cargo has been cleared .
• Prepares shipping instructions on cargo going out of U.S.
• Notifies customer when cargo will arrive at final destination.
• Corresponds with shipper, ocean lines and/or truckers to trace missing cargo.
• Files insurance claims for damaged cargo.
• Prepares reports of transactions to facilitate billing of shippers and foreign customers.
• Examines documents such as invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements, to verify conversion of merchandise weights or volumes into system used by other countries.
• Converts foreign currency figures into United States monetary equivalents, or domestic currency into foreign equivalents.
• Corresponds with foreign network.
• Is responsible for moving shipments on time. Files documents in an accurate manner. Meeting Quality standards set by our QHSE
• Guidelines and management.
• Organizes oneself to handle the volume of activity.
• Reports all serious difficulties to the Branch manager.
• Prepares quotations which are under the control of the branch manager- if applicable.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

5 -8 years minimum related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. All these abilities pertain to exchanges in the English Language- the main language for business.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, ability to distinguish colors and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Bollore has to offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance & disability.
• Discretionary bonus
• Paid time off / Holidays
• Career advancement

Job Type: Full-time

Bollore Logistics 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.