Tenders & Pricing Analyst- Nairobi - Siginon Group
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Siginon is an African word derived from an indigenous –all weather-tree, found in the Rift Valley of Kenya. Descriptively, the Siginon tree is composed of deep roots, a strong wide trunk with an extensive canopy of ever green foliage providing a large shade. This tree offers refuge from the harsh elements be it the scorching sun or pounding rain in the tropical and at times unpredictable climate in Kenya. The Siginon tree is considered a blessing among the communities wherever it is present.
JOB SUMMARY
Education, Professional Qualifications & Work experienceBachelor's degree in finance or business or equivalent.Diploma in Transport and Clearing & Forwarding.5 years' experience in a busy related position.Experience in the Logistics field is highly desired.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain accurate market data to help determine market rate's structure to be used in submitting rates to customers. Maintain overseas agents' structure, rates, proposals, and inquiries relating to pickups, freight, destinations clearances, packing, removals, warehousing, transport and quotations. Arrange door to door services by liaison with various agents worldwide including pre-alerts. Contact consignees on arrivals, negotiate with them about services prior to handing over of the documents. Prepare tariffs, tenders, proposals, and quotations for all our services in comparison to markets rates. Work closely with the sales teams to obtain sales forecasts, performance data and customer requirements for the purposes of management planning. Recognize and anticipate missing data from price quote requests and obtain required information to assure proper review of relevant facts pertaining to the proposed opportunity. Prepare quotations and pricing activity reports and perform routine maintenance of pricing activity reports to assure ongoing management visibility of pricing activities and the ability to evaluate integrity of the pricing and discounting processes. Provide timely and accurate quotations and ensure proper documentation of approved price quotes that enable accurate contracting at the point of final sale.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Risk management, Budgeting, financial planning, Accounting, Compliance, Information security, Risk analysis, File management and data back-up, System and network security, Financial analysis, System architecture, User management and administration, Financial controlling, Team leadership, System (IT) auditing
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education