Freight Pricing Specialist

Job Description

?Doc. No:?0005Rev. No:??Ver. 1Date: 25 JUL, 2021Owner: HRBB???JOB DESCRIPTIONBASIC INFORMATIONPosition TitleEnglishArabicFreight Pricing Specialist ?Job CodeTBDGrade?Business Entity ?DivisionHCLDepartmentHCLSectionFront OfficeReporting ToTeam LeaderNo. of Direct ReportsTBD?JOB PURPOSEHCL specialises in international freight and provides freight forwarding services across air, sea, road and rail. The role primarily involves ensuring that client freight operational requirements are interpreted correctly and services arranged for and delivered within service and cost parameters.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESKey responsibilitiesCore responsibilitiesFreight Pricing Specialist:??Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking account of the unique (e.g. perishable or hazardous) nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security.??Aarranging appropriate cost deviations in account of climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods.??Negotiating and documenting supplier costs and client costs.??Considering the cost parameters of transportation, handling, packing and insurance.??Liaising with HCL warehouse department to ensure goods are booked into the warehouse prior to arrival.??Obtaining, checking and preparing reasonable pricing to meet customer?s requirements with suitable packing specifications, keen documentation to meet customs and insurance needs, compliance with other countries regulations and fiscal regimes.??Ensuring that the client is offered positive communication in the event of a shipping problem, being pro-active to provide a solution where possible.??Adhering to all Health & Safety relating to your role, site and colleagues.??Undertaking other responsible tasks that may be required from time to time as directed by the needs of the business and/or your Line Manager.?Self-management responsibilities??Identifies the training and development requirements for self and agrees on them with the Team Leader to ensure that the required trainings are arranged and attended??Strives to achieve the highest levels of proficiency on all the competencies and skills required to perform the role??Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued educational and professional growth?Performs other responsibilities and tasks as directed by the Team Leader in order to contribute to the overall departmental growth.?MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIESQualificationsUniversity/college degree is an asset.Professional Certifications PreferredN.A.Years of ExperienceA minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.Nature ofExperiencePrevious experience, especially in any freight forwarding company is a must.Job SpecificSkills

• Familiarity with office software is a must.
• Comfortable with multitasking in a deadline-driven environment.
• Applied understanding of basic customer service principles.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Excellent planning skills.

??An understanding of import and export operations, bonded warehouse operations and other customs regimes.??Experienced in handling freight operations in a freight forwarding environment.Business Language????????Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.

???JOB DESCRIPTION DOCUMENTATIONReviewed byTeam LeaderSignature??Approved byManaging Director - HCLSignature??HRBB?

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