Competitive Pricing Manager jobs in Miami, FL

Main Purpose of the Role:

This position procures rates for ground freight, ocean freight and air freight, dedicated and general logistics solutions to issue formal quotes for internal/external customers. Assists with strategic partnerships, vendor/customer onboarding, international relationships, accounts payable and accounts receivable, logistics and operations for contracted services, and support the functions of Contract Logistics Manager.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Responsible for day-to-day procurement, pricing, and issuance of formal quotes for internal and external customers.

Main Tasks:

 Day to day procuring of rates for ground, ocean, air, warehousing, and logistics solutions services.

 Issue formal quotes from MAGAYA (or any other pricing platform used by ZIM LOG USA).

 Provide net costs to Sales team and Management for margin determination.

 Ensure rate filling to FMC.

 Monitor amendments and updates of all contracts with service providers.

 Understand the pricing models and principles used to arrive at collective pricing decisions and business propositions.

 Request from internal and external customers, all information needed for accurate procurement.

 Benchmarking of pricing of local, foreign charges and come with recommendation for customer retention.

 Reply to customers within 24 hours all inquiries received.

 Follow up sent quotations and re-negotiate if needed for declined offers.

 Inform manager about accepted quotations and transmit to relevant departments for handling.

 Cooperate with Operations department for the kick-off of contracted services.

 Coordinate new vendors/customers onboarding and vetting processes.

 Monitor files for correct billing/invoice, ensure collection of quoted services and monitor payments to contracted vendors.

 Organize and store relevant documents and communications for review.

 Assist Contract Logistics Manager in all pricing, sales, logistics and operations related activities as per manager’s request.

 .Assist on performance follow up of customers and vendors

 Communicate opportune ideas for business development to their .team mates and manager

 Special projects in sales, audit, customer service and pricing area.

 Large RFQ / Bidding opportunities.

• Minimum 5 years of proven pricing experience in Shipping, NVOCC or Freight Forwarding industries, sales, customer service and/or operations experience optional/preferred.
• Languages: must be fluent in English (written and verbal), Spanish optional/preferred.
• BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in marketing, logistics, supply chain, shipping, accounting, or related area.
• Able to work under pressure and ability to adapt to a very fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and analytical thinker, extremely detailed-oriented, innovative, independent, and problem solving.
• Versed in shipping/logistics vocabulary, transportation models and INCOTERMS.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational communication skills.