Pricing Analyst

Job Req Number: 107191

Time Type: Full Time

The DSV group, headquartered in Denmark, is one of the biggest transport and logistics companies in the world, with more than 160,000 dedicated employees and presence in 90 countries.

We are offering you the opportunity to become DSV UAE‘s new Pricing Analyst. The primary job of this role is to procure and negotiate the rates for DSV business in line with the market and in a manner that positions DSV to have a higher win ratio on all pricing bids. The Pricing Analyst is characterized by a high attention to detail, accuracy, ability to meet deadlines and work with large and complex pricing files. This person can understand the big picture, identify trends and highlight same to management in order to allow DSV to be better positioned to win. In addition, maintains & further develops market intelligence in close collaboration with other stakeholders such as Operations, Sales & Management.

It is expected that the Pricing Analyst is able to work with direction given, raise concerns and adhere to all deadlines provided. It is also expected that this person has strong communication and organizational skills

Reporting Line:

• Report to: Senior Manager
• Role: Individual contributor
• Direct subordinates: n/a
  
  
  

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Customer inquiry validation
• Manage and respond to spot quotation requests in line with customer’s need for FCL, LCL, Air, OOG (to be coordinated with Projects team)
• Manage the timelines and submission dates effectively
• Coordinate for competitive buy rates with other DSV counterpart and procurement team and other key stakeholders
• Be accountable for content, quality and review of customer requirements, documents
• Play a key role in the development of Pricing/Commercial Support services to drive efficiencies and innovation
• Manage feedback from customers analyzing the responses to understand the impact on current key trade lanes
• Develop a board understanding of market rates and dynamics
• Monitor and update commercial price lists
• Identifies opportunities to optimize sales and profitability through pricing strategies
• Collaborate with main stakeholders in line with pricing desk processes and requirements
• Establish strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Establish pricing levels in accordance with company guidelines
• Be able to acknowledge and understand company capabilities and identify improvement areas where needed
• Creating reports/analysis as required by client.
• Routing of shipment to operations team.
• Other tasks assigned by management
  
  
  

Communication:

• Internal – Commercial, DSV Network, Operations
• External – DSV Clients
  
  
  

Qualifications & Characteristics:

• Min 3 years of experience working in Pricing, Customer service and Commercial in the Freight Forwarding industry.
• Strong data analysis, problem solving and strategy development skills
• Proven ability to create and coordinate pricing inquiries
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is a must
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Shipping / Freight Forwarding experience is a value add
• Result Driven and Business minded
• Good communication and organization skills
• Ability to define requirements, analyse facts, and determine relevant solutions/actions to be taken
  
  
  

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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