OCC Specialist

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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 Group's 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.

In this OCC Specialist Position:

• Maintains 'Country OCC tariffs' within relevant templates and system
• Supports in execution of OFR and commercial strategy in local OCC
• Drives competitive and strategic pricing solutions – Executes pricing campaigns (e.g. seasonal offers, trade lane market and special offers)
• Searches for best pricing solutions in order to maximize profitability of OFR.
• Provides pricing for new business growth on country level (including standard factor‑based pricing methodology), supports and follows up on priced opportunities.
• Provides correct and timely feedback to GBT bids; answers GBT and region to region
• Sets up and maintains Tier 4 approach to local BC Sales – Provides quick and aggressive responses to level 1 and 2 opportunities
• Sets up tariffs to answer level 3 and 4 opportunities
• Monitors objectives in terms of profitability maximization and volume growth (e.g. on ITM lanes)
• Escalates need for decision making on risk taking through higher hierarchy levels
• Adheres to and complies with rules and principles
• Interacts with customers on estimate submissions
• Increase win opportunities through accurate completion of ocean freight estimates
• Provide ocean freight estimates to existing customers within SLA turnaround times
• Maintain proactive communication/relationship with colleagues and managers.
• Maintain and keep estimate register up to date
• Maintain and keep rates updated in Quote Shop database
• Provide weekly feedback on Quote Shop activity and monthly activity and success rates

• Deep knowledge of OFR forwarding business and market rates
• Strong project management skills and ability to cope with multiple bids in parallel
• Strong analytical skills and good communication skills
• Commercial experience/capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Strong problem‑solving mentality
• Ability to negotiate with service providers to obtain most competitive pricing/service
• Adherence to SLA’s and deadlines
• Solutions driven
• Self‑motivated and hunger to learn
• Team player
• High level of attention to detail

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Mentorship from experienced freight forwarding professionals and senior leaders.
• Opportunities for international travel and exposure within the Freight Forwarding Industry.

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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.