Main Purpose of the Role:
This position holds the responsibility of securing the maximum volume of cargo onboard the vessels while retaining the highest amount of revenue for the assigned services
Main Tasks:
Negotiates rates (with various commercial customer service functions) such as demurrage, detention pricing, US land transport and cross trade container pricing.
Analyzes proposals and applications for changes in rates, rules, or regulations received from rate bureaus, shippers, sales offices, and other carriers.
Reviews regulations and decisions issued by regulatory agencies on other carriers’ rate applications to identify any required updates to our company’s rate charts
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university.
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Analytical skills.
• 1-2 years’ experience in trade pricing positions or equivalent is highly preferred
• Transportation experience with steamship tariffs and service contracts as well as a familiarity with the US Transatlantic trade is a plus.
• Advanced working Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, Power point Data Manipulation, Formulas, Lookups, Filters, Pivot Tables, Etc.
• Experience with Tableau is an advantage
• Shipping industry experience is an advantage.
Launched in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE:ZIM) became a pioneer in container shipping in the early 1970’s, and has established itself as a leading global, asset-light container liner shipping company. We provide customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services, covering the world’s major trade routes and focusing on select markets where we have competitive advantages and are able to maximize our market position.
ZIM’s unique strategy as a digital-oriented, asset-light, global niche carrier offers distinctive advantages, allowing the company to provide innovative and premium customer-centric services while maximizing profitability.
Through this focused strategy, enhanced digital tools, and a reputation as a top industry performer with high schedule reliability and service quality, ZIM is positioned to continue to expand its leadership and achieve best-in-class margins.
