HOURS: Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week
LOCATION: 100% Remote from most anywhere in the USA but must work east coast time zone hours
Qualified candidates must have experience in the Logistics, Supply Chain or Freight Forwarding industry.
Work for a company that has shared goals for success and a supportive team environment. The primarily focus of the role is on pricing new business opportunities and maintaining the profitability of existing accounts by continually reviewing market conditions and negotiating with ocean, air, and inland carriers accordingly.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide pricing to existing and potential customers, sales and agents as requested with a maximum turn-around time of 24 hours for most requests.
- Develop and maintain carrier relations to facilitate ease of communication regarding market conditions to obtain favorable pricing/procurement.
- Negotiate bullet pricing for existing and potential business.
- Maintain contract amendments and ensure the accuracy of contract rates in Catapult.
- Maintain general knowledge of FMC regulations regarding rate filings and surcharge updates.
- Cultivate and maintain broad knowledge of international market conditions with an emphasis on imports to the US.
- Assist in resolving disputes for miss-rated invoices from the carriers.
- Provide inside sales support to Sales team as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of the transportation industry with a focus on carrier contracts, pricing, and procurement for ocean imports/exports.
- Experience with RFQ / RFP processes and quoting/pricing import/export shipments including profitability margins
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with clients, the sales team, and other teammates.
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills with the ability to manage and complete multiple tasks accurately and on time
- The ability to work in a face-paced environment.
- Good negotiation skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
ABOUT OL-USA LLC:
OL USA is one of the fastest growing privately held International Logistics companies in the world. We streamline global commerce with our vast array of services and network of agents in over 140 countries, making us truly local, around the world.
We are headquartered in New York and have 15 domestic offices, 3 international offices, and dedicated partners strategically located across the globe. Our experience, expertise, resources, and market knowledge make us a truly global logistics solutions provider.
We are dedicated to maintaining and providing solutions to all our client's logistical needs. Our market advantage comes from our creative and individualized solutions combined with our technology to track and manage our customer shipments with the highest accuracy.
BENEFITS
- Competitive healthcare benefits with a substantial company contribution, including medical, dental, vision.
- Life and AD&D, employer-paid
- Short- and Long-Term Disability; employer-paid
- 3 weeks of paid vacation, 9 sick and mental health leave days
- Company holidays and other leave policies
OL-USA values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
