Quote Management: Prepare and respond to spot and long-term ocean freight pricing requests (FCL/LCL) within approved thresholds, providing best-fit solutions and market-driven pricing.
Provide pricing support to the U.S. organization for global ocean opportunities in alignment with thresholds established by the Ocean Product Director.
Process agent requests for U.S. export shipments, ensuring accuracy and timely turnaround.
Negotiate and procure rates with carriers and co-loaders for applicable volumes within approved thresholds, as needed.
Collaborate with overseas colleagues and agents to develop complete end-to-end pricing.
Maintain WebCargo - Catapult and internal pricing modules to ensure accurate status updates and reporting.
Stay current on industry trends and ocean product updates (weekly and monthly) to support competitive pricing decisions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES
Demonstrated attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sound analytical abilities.
Strategic mindset with strong business analysis capabilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and related productivity tools.
Working knowledge of other software as needed (e.g., WebCargo, SharePoint, Outlook).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2 years’ experience in ocean pricing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components
Sitting for extended periods of time
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Job may require regular and punctual attendance as well as presence on-site at the assigned work location
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?
At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
Quarterly Incentive Plan
136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
Employee Discounts
Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Itasca, IL
Job Type
Part-time
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Analysisunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Mouse Hardwareunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Incentive Programsunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Keyboardsunmatched
Loadersunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Marine Cargounmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft SharePointunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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