Ocean Trade and Pricing Analyst

Requirements

• Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety of self or others.
• Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
• BA or BS Degree.
• Five+ years of experience forwarder or shipping industry in operations / procurement.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Additional languages may be required.
• ENVIRONMENT :
• 100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Travel will be (up to__ %) required in support of the position's responsibilities.
• ADDITIONAL :
• The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
• The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
• DEFINITIONS : (if any abbreviation, the meaning needs to be inserted)
• Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

Benefits

Additional Information

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. The Ocean Trade & Pricing Analyst is a Key support function to Trade Manager and Senior Director Ocean Services. Assist with carrier relations for Ocean Services in conjunction with trade manager and directors of Ocean Freight. Assist to drive new business to JAS by providing best procurement results geared towards growth plans in place and by supporting internal JAS customers (WOT team, Commercial channels and Customer Service teams / Branches) with strategic pricing & procurement solutions and to negotiate and manage the trades in conjunction with trade manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Assist with tender management process: Kick-off for JAS subsidiary (from WW SBU or regional). Document action items and timelines for trade manager and LCL & domestic services. Accumulate all data and compile into a final JAS USA response to owner (exception: regional trade lane tender). Issue FCL tender lanes with pricing at set thresholds for presentation to trade lane manager. Create region to region pricing and rate updates as needed for commercial utilization. Compile FCL surcharge matrix. Participate in on-site carrier meetings as requested. Assist Trade Manager to Package and Communicate "Ocean Services Procurement strategy" to U.S. Branches, our Commercial Organization and our valuable overseas network. Contribute input to trade manager related to the Ocean Services Procurement Process; assist to fine tune and update processes as workflows change through enhancement, procurement, & rate tools (Catapult). Guide regional & local procurement colleagues during branch set-up through constant feedback & communication to individuals and managers; assist with learning and development initiatives and mentoring. Ensure timely response to all inquiries. Assist Trade Manager with special projects and ensure continuous guidance to commercial channels and customer service teams as well as GAM. Perform other position related duties as specified by management. Ensure adherence to all company policies. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : The incumbent will not directly and/or indirectly supervise employees.

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