Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.
Who moves mountains even across oceans? You do..- DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for an Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As an Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial organization—including Sales and Route Development Managers—by providing timely, competitive pricing and transit time information for end-to-end ocean freight solutions. You will also contribute to local, regional, and global tender processes in alignment with our pricing strategy and business growth objectives.
Join us in connecting people and improving lives!
In this Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist position
- Pricing Execution: Assist in implementing pricing strategies in alignment with corporate guidelines and trade lane objectives. Support the development of pricing proposals for standard and spot quote requests.
- Tender Support: Contribute to local tender pricing activities by preparing pricing inputs, ensuring data accuracy, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders for timely submissions. Support global tender responses as needed.
- Spot Quotes: Respond promptly to spot quote requests that require manual input, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with pricing guidelines.
- Market Monitoring: Track carrier rate changes, capacity developments, and competitor pricing trends. Share relevant insights with the commercial team to support pricing decisions.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Service Delivery teams to provide pricing support and help tailor solutions that enhance competitiveness and margin potential.
- Cost Optimization: Support negotiations of favorable local terms on all local charges, incl. but not limited to origin/destination handling, pickup and delivery fees, demurrage, detention and storage in collaboration with Trade Management, Procurement and ICC (if applicable)
- Data Maintenance: Maintain complete and accurate pricing data in systems (e.g., MTS, RMS, CW1 DDS/DDH), including rates, tariffs, surcharges, DDS free days/rates and transit time. Ensure timely updates and consistency across platforms.
- Dispute Resolution: Support service delivery in the timely resolution of cost and sell related disputes
- Compliance: Ensure FMC compliance through timely and accurate NRA issuance and acceptance
- Performance Tracking: Monitor pricing outcomes such as win rates and margin performance. Support analysis efforts to identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with pricing processes.
- Team Collaboration: Share knowledge and best practices with peers. Contribute to a collaborative and quality-focused pricing environment.
Stakeholders
- Trade Teams: Coordinate with Ocean Freight Trade for pricing strategies
- Sales Teams: Partner to develop pricing for client proposals
- Ocean Commercial Center (OCC): Share knowledge, insights, and best practices
Now, here is what we need from you!
- Proficiency in Excel and database tools
- Foundational understanding of freight forwarding and supply chain logistics
- Knowledge of local ocean carriers and transport providers
- Structured, detail-oriented, and service-minded approach to work
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive and collaborative team mindset
- Ability to perform effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environment with occasional high-pressure situations
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
- less than 2 years
We offer:
- Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
- Possible further career development
- Competitive salary
Why join DHL Global Forwarding?
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