Pricing Analyst

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

• 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 receives documents, handles shipment, and communicates progress.
• Shipment with clients or network offices.
• Prepares quotations for customers as requested- this should be sporadic as operations should be the priority.
• Communicates information to customers and vendors via e-mail, fax, and telephone.
• Answers inquiries from customers 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 customers of the arrival of shipments.
• Communicates with customs agents regarding procedures for clearing shipments coming into the U.S. and notifies the customer when cargo has been cleared.
• Prepares shipping instructions on cargo going out of the U.S.
• Notifies customers when cargo will arrive at the final destination.
• Corresponds with the 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 the conversion of merchandise weights or volumes into systems used by other countries.
• Converts foreign currency figures into United States monetary equivalents, or domestic currency into foreign equivalents.
• Corresponds with foreign networks.
• 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 that are under the control of the branch manager- if applicable.

Requirements

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 essential functions.

Strong organization skills

Ability to multi-task and manage priorities

Intermediate to Advanced user of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Analytical

Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise while exercising diplomacy

Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Minimum 2-3 years of related experience and/or training. Ocean Freight operations/customer service experience

mandatory! Understanding the Industry (Ocean Freight) and familiarity with the negotiation of rates is a plus.

A college degree is preferred but not required.

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.