Airfreight Commercial Centre Specialist

Airfreight Commercial Centre Specialist

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 Groups 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.

Global Forwarding Freight – South Africa has an opening for an Airfreight Commercial Centre Specialist where you will execute pricing, validate adherence to standards and pricing instructions, roll-up bid input into country response, execute country-to-country pricing, pricing campaigns, factor-based BC pricing (incl. setting up internal rates), support in execution of commercial AFR strategy in country (e.g. filling campaign rate table) as well as initiate risk taking process (e.g. escalation to ACC Manager). Join us now in connecting people and improving lives.

In this Airfreight Commercial Centre Specialist position

• You will own and maintain Country ACC tariffs.
• You will support in execution of AFR and commercial strategy in local ACC.
• You will drive competitive pricing and execute pricing campaigns (e.g. seasonal offers).
• You will search for best pricing solutions in order to maximize profitability of AFR.
• You will provide pricing for Sales growth on country level (including standard factor-based pricing methodology), supports and follows up with Sales.
• You will provide correct and timely feedback to GBT bids. Answers GBT and region to region pricing requests, from break-down of pricing instructions to roll-up of pricing input and submitting.
• You will execute country bid response, in particular qualification of bids received, formulation of bid strategy, gathering and checking of pricing inputs, consolidates country bid response.
• You will escalate need for decision making on risk taking through higher hierarchy levels.
• You will adhere to and comply with rules and principles.
• You will act as AFR subject matter experts in trainings, for customer visits, local AFR conferences, etc.
• You will interact with customers in alignment with Sales.
• You will constantly be demonstrating and living the values of DHL.

Now, here’s what we need from you

• Must have a matric and a Diploma in related field.
• Deep Knowledge of AFR forwarding business as well as Global Logistics and Geographical knowledge.
• Strong Analytical skills and good communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to cope with multiple bids in parallel.

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?

We are part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization

DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in South Africa. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.