Rates and Costings Assistant

Our client is one of the world’s leading independent international relocation companies specialising in delivering fully integrated relocation services on a global, national and regional basis to many of the world’s leading multinational organisations and government agencies.

Rates and Costings Assistant - Job Purpose:

To assist the Manager with the smooth running of the section and in conjunction:

• To provide accurate costs for tenders, bids and multiple rate requests on requested formats and within set deadlines.
• Assist with pricing and profitably reports as requested.
• Advise and work with all staff on cost implications and best practice.
• Maintain rates and requests on the Acadia system.
• Assist any other department in line with management directive.

Rates and Costings Assistant - Responsibilities:

• Obtaining preferential rates and prices for services from global agents and other service providers e.g. freighting / transportation companies and team offices.
• Calculate and obtain UK and global service and freight costs.
• Ensure that all costs submitted are accurate and presented in a timely manner.
• Compile matrixes and spreadsheets.
• Analyse rates, evaluate and present rate proposals and pricing.
• Quoting recommendations for departments within the mobility sector.
• Any other tasks set by Management.

Rates and Costings Assistant - Skills and Experience:

• Excellent numeric skills – Mathematics, GSCE equivalent.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Financial awareness.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work to tight timescales.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail and be accurate.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Freight forwarding or transportation and logistics experience is desirable but not essential.

Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm

Rates and Costings Assistant - How to Apply:

If you wish to be considered for this superb Rates and Costings Assistant opportunity click ‘apply’. If you feel you have the necessary skills for this role please apply online with your CV, along with a covering letter, stating your salary expectation. Candidates will only be contacted if they are invited for interview.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

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