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About PSA BDP:

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Position Purpose & Summary

PSA BDP is looking for a driven professional that will be responsible for processing rate requests for ocean exports from North America. The candidate must demonstrate familiarity with basic shipping policies and procedures. The candidate will support the development, implementation, and execution of the regional pricing strategies while optimizing revenue contribution and market growth.

Responsibilities:

• Support team with carrier meetings, FMC filings, and other compliance and trade matters
• Build and maintain strong positive relationships with carriers to determine optimal pricing to better meet customer’s business requirements.
• Communicate with customers and sales/operations staff to resolve pricing issues, make recommendations, and implement corrective action.
• Respond to spot quotation requests and implement tariffs utilizing internal rate platform
• Work with Product leadership team to develop pricing strategies.
• Negotiate service contracts with different carriers to obtain competitive ocean, land, and consolidation rates.
• Become a subject matter expert on specified tradelane (ie.carrier service portfolios, contractual terms, free time, Hazmat restrictions, equipment, etc..).

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience
• Strong negotiating skills
• Positive attitude with focus on customer service
• Initiative and ability to work in team oriented environment
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations considering impact of decisions.
• Proficient in software Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interface with people of a variety of backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the shipping industry terminology and concepts of related equipment and logistics a plus

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is considered to be sedentary, and no unusual physical requirements are necessary to perform daily tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach with hands and arms, vision abilities, hear, speak and read. The employee is regularly required to use but is not limited to computer, fax machine and phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Compensation based on experience. We offer a very competitive salary, full benefits, matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and casual dress environment.

Please visit our website: www.bdpinternational.com

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