Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue freight quotations for ocean, air, and land shipments.
- Negotiate rates with carriers, shipping lines, and overseas agents to secure competitive pricing.
- Maintain and update tariff and rate databases for internal stakeholders.
- Monitor industry trends, carrier rate fluctuations, and competitor pricing activities.
- Conduct cost analysis to balance profitability with customer satisfaction.
- Provide pricing insights and recommendations to sales and operations teams.
- Collaborate closely with sales teams to provide accurate and timely rate proposals.
- Support business development initiatives through strategic pricing for tenders and bids.
- Ensure all quotations comply with international trade regulations and company policies.
- Maintain accurate records of pricing agreements, contracts, and freight cost data.
- Support audits and reporting requirements related to freight pricing and procurement.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Ocean Pricing within the Freight Forwarding industry.
- Strong knowledge of freight pricing, carrier negotiations, and logistics operations.
- Experience handling multi-modal transportation pricing (Ocean/Air/Land).
- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
- Solid coordination and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and freight management/pricing systems.
- Good understanding of international trade regulations and shipping documentation.