Department : Freight Forwarding - Ocean Exports Location : Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra Experience : 3 - 4 Years Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Handle pricing and rate procurement for Ocean Export and Import shipments.
- Obtain competitive freight rates and local charges from shipping lines, overseas agents, and service providers.
- Prepare and submit quotations to customers and internal sales teams within agreed timelines.
- Negotiate freight and local charges with shipping lines and vendors to maximize profitability.
- Maintain and update freight tariffs, carrier contracts, and pricing databases.
- Coordinate closely with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams for smooth execution of shipments.
- Monitor market trends, carrier schedules, surcharges, and freight fluctuations.
- Develop and maintain solid relationships with shipping lines, overseas agents, and vendors.
- Support the Sales team in RFQs, tenders, and customer-specific pricing requirements.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and operational procedures.
- Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in Ocean Export/Import Pricing within the Freight Forwarding industry .
- Strong knowledge of international shipping, freight pricing, trade lanes, and Incoterms.
- Good negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Excel and freight forwarding software/ERP systems.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple pricing enquiries efficiently.