Role & responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day Ocean Freight pricing for Import and Export shipments.
- Obtain competitive rates from shipping lines, NVOCCs, co-loaders and overseas agents.
- Negotiate ocean freight, surcharges, free time and commercial terms with carriers.
- Maintain and update carrier rate sheets, tariffs and pricing databases.
- Develop competitive pricing for FCL, LCL and special cargo requirements.
- Monitor market movements, carrier rate changes, GRI/PSS and capacity situations.
- Work closely with the Sales team to provide fast and competitive pricing.
- Support sales teams in winning new business and converting quotations into bookings.
- Analyse lost quotations and provide recommendations for improving the hit ratio.
- Develop alternative routing and carrier options when required.
- Support key accounts with customized pricing solutions.





Preferred candidate profile

- Strong knowledge of Ocean Freight FCL & LCL
- Excellent knowledge of international shipping lines and NVOCCs
- Strong freight procurement and negotiation skills
- Experience handling RFQs and tenders
- Positive knowledge of Import & Export pricing
- Understanding of port, ICD, CFS, inland transportation and destination charges
- Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade
- Strong Excel and pricing-analysis skills
- Good commercial and analytical understanding
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple pricing requests
- Strong market knowledge and carrier relationships

📌 Export Executive (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Safex International
📍 Ahmedabad