Freight Forwarder

5 days ago

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India CONNECTING 2 WORK Full time

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The main purpose of this role is :

To ensure that the Freight commercial department works seamlessly with Procurement (internal client) to help achieve business objectives.To quote commercially competitive price and to help increase the winning rateTo prioritize and send the prices for the requested goods within stipulated time frameTo ensure right price is submitted for every request for priceTo liaison with your reporting manager about freight team challenges in Trivandrum office

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Providing cost effective solutions to internal customers (procurement team) in the organization for efficient movement of goods from point of purchase to point of destinationAnalyze data to provide the best freight cost by referring to available cost sheets for both air & sea movements.Calculating freight cost of general cargo & DG items /goods using DG calculation guidelinesUnderstand Red Orange's internal customer requirements/expectations on pricing of the goods & ensure pricing solutions are provided within the requested deadlines.Coordinating & educating internal customer on the importance of providing relevant information on the weights, packed dimensions, quantity etc of the goods.Identify cost reductions and implement strategies for cost reductionsAn awareness of, and strategic responses to external influences, such as govt. legislation, fuel costs, etc is vital

Responsible to prioritize freight cost revalidation requests and compete within 24hrs

JOB CONTEXT :

The roles environment will be based upon the following characteristics:

¨ Fast moving and commercially focused with high level commitment

¨ Intensive working day based on ethics of hard work, results achievement and meeting business objectives

¨ Highly focused on quality (Including quality of communication and written documentation, data base management)

¨ Highly focused on providing exceptional service to internal clients within the organization

¨ Team based working culture

¨ Self management and personal commitment in terms of commercial approach and obtaining results

· Make and keep commitments at first touch – Do what you say and say that you'll do

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

(Knowledge, skills, experience)

Education

Vocational or professional qualifications

Experience

Developing administrative and communication ability,

Skills/competencies

Excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent communication skills (spoken and written)Analytical skills

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (or equivalent software packages)

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