✈️ Air Freight Pricing &
- Quotations
- Prepare accurate and competitive air freight quotations for import and export shipments.
- Obtain and evaluate rates from airlines, GSAs, and freight consolidators.
- Compare carrier rates, transit times, routings, and service options.
- Calculate freight charges, surcharges, handling fees, and other applicable costs.
- Ensure quotations are commercially viable and aligned with company margins.
- Respond promptly to customer and sales team pricing requests.
? Carrier & • Vendor Coordination
- Develop and maintain relationships with airlines, GSAs, and consolidators.
- Negotiate spot and contract rates based on shipment requirements.
- Monitor airline capacity, schedules, and rate fluctuations.
- Secure competitive rates and space during peak seasons.
- Maintain updated airline and vendor rate sheets.
? Market & • Trade Lane Analysis
- Monitor market trends and changes in air freight rates.
- Analyze trade lane performance and pricing opportunities.
- Track fuel surcharges, peak season surcharges, and other market-related costs.
- Recommend pricing adjustments based on market conditions.
? Sales & • Business Development Support
- Support the sales team with competitive pricing for new and existing customers.
- Assist with RFQs, tenders, and large-volume quotations.
- Develop pricing strategies to support customer acquisition and retention.
- Identify opportunities to improve margins and increase business volume.
- Provide alternative routing and carrier options when required.
⚙️ Operations Coordination
- Coordinate with operations teams to ensure quoted rates are correctly implemented.
- Clarify rate,
routing, and carrier-related issues.
- Ensure pricing information is accurate and updated in internal systems.
- Maintain proper documentation and pricing records.
Required Experience & • Qualifications
- 3–7 years of experience in Air Freight Pricing / Freight Forwarding.
- Strong hands-on experience in Air Freight Pricing is mandatory.
- Good knowledge of airline rates, air cargo routing, and international trade lanes.
- Experience dealing with airlines, GSAs, and consolidators.
- Solid understanding of freight calculations and surcharges.
- Experience supporting sales teams with quotations and RFQs.
- Graduate in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
Key Skills✔ Air Freight Pricing ✔ Airline & GSA Rate Negotiation
✔ Import & Export Pricing
✔ Rate Procurement
✔ Trade Lane Knowledge
✔ RFQ & Tender Management
✔ Freight Cost Calculation
✔ Market Analysis
✔ Margin Management
✔ Vendor & Carrier Coordination
✔ MS Excel / Pricing Tools
✔ Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to Ocean Freight FCL/LCL pricing is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of IATA regulations and air cargo documentation.
- Experience with freight forwarding ERP/TMS systems.
- Strong analytical and commercial skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and turnaround time of quotations
- Competitive pricing and conversion rate
- Gross margin achievement
- Cost savings through carrier negotiations
- Response time to sales/customer pricing requests
- Rate accuracy and vendor rate management
- Successful RFQ and tender conversions
📌 Air Freight-Pricing Specialist (India)
🏢 FactuON
📍 India