Job Information
C.H. Robinson Procurement Analyst in Klang, Malaysia
Job summary
This position will primarily lead the procurement of C.H. Robinson Ocean services with local carriers on global trade lanes and support the development of Ocean Freight businesses and solutions within the Asia region.
The major responsibilities of the role are to manage local carrier relationships, negotiate ocean freight rates and services with assigned service carriers in all trade lanes, and fulfil the MQC to ensure our comments are met with maximized value and profitability created to the Company.
In addition, the role will be responsible for local space and allocation control to ensure better yield management to the Company, as well as, periodic reports to the Ocean Services Management in the performance review and global ocean strategy alignment.
Responsibilities
Manage and negotiate assigned service carrier contracts on multiple trade lanes.
Handle daily rate request and quotations within Asia network or overseas branches, and ensure it is processed in a timely manner.
Analyze and Plan space allocation with service contract carriers for fixed, quarterly and FAK contracts.
Collaborate with global networks to ensure volume commitment are fulfilled based on allocated space.
Work closely with Commercial teams on RFQ pricing strategies.
Coordinate and problem solve with carriers and/or other entities to ensure successful deliveries of efficiency.
Maintain long term and strong carrier relationships for the continuous expansion of C.H. Robinson global ocean service products.
Provide management reports to Country and global ocean services management on carrier service network changes and market analysis.
Provide periodic rate guidance to local Commercial / Network on new business solicitations.
Support other ad-hoc tasks as required.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of pricing experience in global forwarding or international logistics company.
Familiar with ocean services contract negotiation and operations in NVOCC.
Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory), and/or Mandarin to liaise with Chinese associates if required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Advanced interpersonal communication skills and negotiation skills.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision, or as a flexible team player, sense of priority, urgency and aptitude to work under pressure.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
Benefits
• EPF contribution 15%
• Group Health Insurance
• Flexible Benefit (Dental treatment or Optical purchase)
• Birthday Leave
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .