Job Title: Senior Executive / Assistant Manager – Import Pricing & Operations**

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Department: General Logistics – Procurement & Pricing

Experience: Assistant Manager: 4+ years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced professional to manage Import Pricing, Procurement, and Operations for Ocean and Air Freight shipments. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in freight forwarding/logistics and good knowledge of freight rates, vendor coordination, quotations, and import shipment processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Handle pricing and procurement activities for import shipments.
- Obtain and negotiate competitive freight rates with shipping lines, airlines, freight forwarders, and other vendors.
- Prepare accurate and competitive quotations based on customer requirements.
- Coordinate with vendors, overseas agents, customers, transporters, CHA, shipping lines, and airlines.
- Manage import shipment activities and ensure timely execution.
- Monitor shipment schedules, documentation, and operational requirements.
- Maintain updated freight rates, vendor rates, and pricing records.
- Evaluate freight costs, local charges, surcharges, and other applicable charges.
- Support RFQs, spot quotations, and regular customer pricing requirements.
- Coordinate with internal operations and commercial teams to resolve shipment-related issues.
- Follow up with service providers to ensure smooth shipment movement and timely delivery.
- Maintain positive working relationships with vendors and overseas partners.




- Monitor shipment profitability and ensure pricing is commercially viable.
- Prepare pricing and operational reports as required.
- Ensure adherence to company procedures and applicable logistics/import requirements.

Required Skills

- 2+ years of relevant experience for Senior Executive or 4+ years for Assistant Manager.
- Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, shipping, or NVOCC.
- Hands-on experience in Import Pricing and Operations.
- Good knowledge of Ocean Freight and Air Freight.
- Exposure to ODC / Project Cargo will be an advantage.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Good understanding of import processes and documentation.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
- Ability to manage multiple pricing and operational requirements within deadlines.

### Preferred Candidate

Candidates currently working in freight forwarding, shipping, logistics, or NVOCC companies with relevant experience in import pricing and operations are preferred.

**Key Skills:**

Import Pricing, Procurement, Freight Forwarding, Ocean Freight, Air Freight, ODC Cargo, Import Operations, Vendor Management, Rate Negotiation, Freight Rates, Quotation, Logistics Coordination.

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

- Are you comfortable working 6 days a week?
- Are you currently working with an Indian company?
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have in Import Pricing & Operations?
- Do you have hands-on experience in Ocean/Air Freight Pricing, rate negotiation, vendor coordination and import operations?

Work Location: In person

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