Senior Pricing Analyst, Solutions

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Senior Pricing Analyst 
Time Type: Full Time

Tertiary Qualification(s)

Degree in:

• Engineering or; • Business Administration or Commerce (with focus on Finance, Economics or Opertaional Management) or; • Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science

Additional Computer Skills

• Advance Excel

• PowerQuery (beneficial)

• AutoCAD (beneficial)

• Microsoft Office: PowerPoint

Job-related Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role or environment. • Demonstrated ability in data analytics. • Process design and flows. • Ability to communicate concisely. • Own vehicle with driver’s license required.

Beneficial: • Experience in Costing/Pricing.• Highly adaptable to change • Sound knowledge of economics and fundamental accounting principles • Experience in logistics • Ability to interact at various levels in the organisation and with clients • Project management skills and experience • Innovative • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team • Ability to communicate concisely

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Senior Pricing Analyst will collaborate closely with the Sales and Commercial teams, as well as General Managers, to support and drive the growth of the DSV Solutions business. Business growth will be mainly through Request for Quotation (RFQ) and/or consultation with new and existing customers. The role also involves supporting General Managers in renewing existing business with clients at the end of contract terms. The individual must be comfortable working with big data and clean, analyse, interpret and report back on large data sets. Have a good understanding of warehouse operations and processes, to calculate resource requirements to determine future process, resource and layout. Be able to use the warehouse and resource design outputs to cost the operation for the client. The costing process involves coordinating with key suppliers to obtain quotes for various expenses, including racking, sprinklers, material handling equipment, IT systems etc. MS Word and PowerPoint skills are required to package the final solutions and commercials for submission to the client. The role is essential for driving the growth of the business and demands strong attention to detail, effective time management and excellent interpersonal skills when working with both internal and external stakeholders

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solutions design

o Identify, analyse & develop value-adding solutions for current & prospective clients

• Costing Model – comprehensive use of the Solutions Costing Model o All costing inputs to be signed off or supported by quotes.

o Basic use of applications like AutoCAD and Power BI, etc to ensured detaile and accurate designs Electives e.g. Skills / Competencies / Other • Highly adaptable to change

• Sound knowledge of economics and fundamental accounting principles

• Experience in logistics

• Ability to interact at various levels in the organisation and with clients

• Project management skills and experience

• Innovative

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

• Ability to communicate concisely for input into the costing model.

o Develop relationships with key suppliers (racking, packaging, sprinklers, MHE etc).

o Establish and verify activity-based productivity targets to support resource and equipment requirements in costing model.

• Tools:

Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required:

o Material flow mapping o Warehouse and layout design

o Manning requirements calculations

o Material handling equipment selection

o Storage density calculations

o Productivity calculations

o Problem Solving

• Warehouse Management Systems – knowledge of key functions and features of systems used by DSV in support of solutions development and implementations. Detailed understanding of cost implications and correct allocation of related costs when completing costing models

• Business cases/feasibility studies – develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for product improvements and future growth/revenue potential

• Client Relationship management – To develop and maintain sound client relationships based on competence, respect and trust.

• Sales Support – Assist with the technical and financial selling to the client with the development and documenting of proposals, response to tenders, RFQs and RFPs.

• Operation Review – Evaluate operation against proposed solutions in terms of

o Solution and Operations review (volumes, resource, MHE, process etc)

o Commercial (revenue, cost, liability and risk etc)

• Mechanisation – interaction with the global mechanisation team to assess mechanisation opportunities, ensuring alignment with DSV’s standard mechanisation practices

Additional Job Information

o Must work well in a team.

o Must show maturity level to work on his/her own with minimum supervision.

o Must show initiative and be motivated.

o Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

o Have good numeric skills.

o Work well under pressure and to a deadline.

o Work on multiple projects/RFQs with overlapping timelines

o Pay meticulous attention to detail.

o Ability to implement corrective action.

o Effective administration skills.

o Must be methodical and precise in their work.

o Punctuality and time management skills are critical.

o Available to work long hours when required and may be required to travel locally on occasion.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. 

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