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Flexport
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Jalisco
At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward.
That's why it's our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it.
We're shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people.
Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world.
We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people.
Ready to tackle general challenges that impact business, society, and the environment?
Come join us.The OpportunityAs an Air Pricing Associate, you will be a foundational member of the team, learning all aspects of the trade, mastering Flexport's advanced technology systems, and working on the front-lines to ensure Client Solutions Teams - and by extension, Flexport customers - have the right solutions and the right prices so that supply chains run smoothly.
You will be an expert in coordinating and executing the end-to-end shipment lifecycle: procurement, solution design, rate setting, bid mapping and administration of marketplace prices.You WillDevelop end-to-end pricing solutions for Flexport customersExecute the end-to-end creation and delivery of pricing solutions for Flexport customers by working with cross-functional stakeholders (Trucking, Supply Chain Operations, Partner Team, etc) to secure necessary procurement costs.Procure rates for customer requests within our network of vendors (ie carriers, subcontractors, partners)
and ensure they are clearly recorded and available in cost databasesFulfill dynamic pricing requests for both fixed and spot rates and ensure solutions are clearly recorded and available in sell databases for immediate consumption by Account ManagementFollow up with customers on spot pricing submissions to increase likelihood of conversionAct as the first point of contact for all Air pricing issues, requests, or questions & take the lead in resolvingTriage incoming pricing requests and find a resolutionResolve all pricing escalations raised by account management or sales teams as quickly as possible, with an eye for mitigating future escalations of the same nature; exercise good judgment on when to elevateConstantly monitor group emails, Slacks, and offer support wherever possibleDrive and support initiatives to promote growth and profitability for the regionEnsure high integrity and accuracy of all rates stored in internal database; record all rates and rate updates timelyLeverage internal tools and processes to mitigate potential revenue leakage (Conversion reports, etc)Identify opportunities to improve pricing strategies and increase profitabilityProactively follow-up on lost pricing requests and new opportunitiesSupport with strategic pricing tasks as needed (bid mapping, analysis, etc.)Identify areas for process improvements and contribute to future automation designsMaster all Flexport internal tools and databases for maintaining buy and sell ratesTake a critical approach to company and customer SOPs and identify ways to improve themBe a general expert, able to support procurement, solution design, rate setting,
vendor audits and implementation cycles for all geographies in your regionProactively share risks & barriers with regional air freight leadership and work to resolve themEmbody a "can-do" attitude at all timesYou Should HaveMinimum BA/BS and 2-3 year(s) of related work experienceKnowledge of operations, procurement and technology within the industryExperience with regards to imports and/or exports from a sales, operational or procurement perspectiveExperience building and maintaining relationships and partnerships with vendorsAnalytical skills and metric / data based approach to solving problemsStrong analytical background and knowledge of analytical tools (Excel, Looker, Claude, etc); basic programming capabilities a plusStrategic vision and ground floor executionExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skillsCommitment to Equal OpportunityAt Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce.
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📌 Air Pricing Associate (Jalisco)
🏢 Flexport
📍 Jalisco