What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pricing Specialist position at Colossal Transport Solutions?
Job Description
The Pricing Specialist will research pricing for RFQ's (bids) for various types of cargo within the geographical scope of the Pricing Department as directed.
Essential duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Colossal Transport Solutions (CTS) is a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL) specializing in moving over-dimensional freight via rail, barge, and over the road. We provide transport 'SOLUTIONS' to complex transport projects. Our focus is to provide our customers with professional, turnkey transport project services across North America at a competitive price.
Colossal Transport Solutions (CTS) is a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL) specializing in moving over-dimensional freight via rail, barge, and over the road. We provide transport 'SOLUTIONS' to complex transport projects. Our focus is to provide our customers with professional, turnkey transport project services across North America at a competitive price.
The Pricing Specialist will research pricing for RFQ's (bids) for various types of cargo within the geographical scope of the Pricing Department as directed.
Essential duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Coordinating and finalizing vendor rates per scope of work
- Decide best routing and service mode(s) for specific proposals that creates a win-win solution for both the customer and the company
- Help to identify and resolve any challenges that arise with the delivery of cargo
- Negotiation of rates with vendors to achieve the best rate for customers
- Sources new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-ups and RFQ's
- Completes all RFQ's in a timely manner and maintain deadlines
- Work with internal departments to complete job transitions and assist accordingly
- 2 years of sales and or pricing experience in a customer service based business
- Transportation background
- Self starter with solid follow thru and attention to detail
- Computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, Word, PC Miler, Pipedrive, Google Maps/Earth
- Strong internet and research skills
- Ability to handle fast-paced environment with a challenging work load
Colossal Transport Solutions (CTS) is a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL) specializing in moving over-dimensional freight via rail, barge, and over the road. We provide transport 'SOLUTIONS' to complex transport projects. Our focus is to provide our customers with professional, turnkey transport project services across North America at a competitive price.
Colossal Transport Solutions (CTS) is a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL) specializing in moving over-dimensional freight via rail, barge, and over the road. We provide transport 'SOLUTIONS' to complex transport projects. Our focus is to provide our customers with professional, turnkey transport project services across North America at a competitive price.
