Role Details - Position Title: Pricing Executive / Senior Executive – Ocean Freight
- Department: Procurement & Pricing / Ocean Freight Operations
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Reporting To: Manager – Pricing & Procurement / Branch Head Key Responsibilities 1. Rate Procurement & Carrier Management - Negotiate and procure competitive Ocean Freight rates (Export/Import, FCL & LCL) from Main Line Operators (MLOs), NVOCCs, and co-loaders.
- Build and maintain direct relationships with shipping lines and ocean carriers in the South India region.
- Track market dynamics, rate trends, fuel surcharges (BAF/CAF), and GRI (General Rate Increases) to optimize buy rates.
- Secure container space, equipment, and detention-free periods, especially during peak seasons.
- Quotations & Sales Support - Respond promptly to day-to-day rate requests and RFQs (Request for Quotations) from internal sales, key account managers, and overseas network agents.
- Structure comprehensive, competitive end-to-end pricing proposals (including ocean freight, origin/destination THCs, local handling, customs clearance, and inland haulage).
- Assist sales teams on customer calls when technical pricing insights or carrier routing options are required. 3.
Vendor
Negotiation & Local Logistics - Coordinate with CFS (Container Freight Station) operators, ICDs around Bengaluru (e.g., Whitefield, Concor ICDs), and transport vendors to finalize local handling costs.
- Review and approve carrier and subcontractor invoices against agreed contract tariffs.
- RFQ Bidding & Analysis - Prepare and submit complex multi-lane ocean RFQs/tenders for corporate and enterprise clients within defined timelines.
- Conduct margin/yield analysis and track quote conversion ratios to refine future pricing strategy.
Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs) - Quote Turnaround Time (TAT): Speed and accuracy in responding to sales and customer inquiries.
- Win Ratio: Percentage of quotes converted into active bookings.
- Gross Margin / Yield: Achieving target profitability per TEU/shipment.
- Procurement Efficiency: Savings generated through carrier negotiation against baseline market rates. -- Suparba HR Recruiter Growing Careers Mobile: +919148500498 Email: [HIDDEN TEXT]