Job Description - Deputy Manager - NVOCC Pricing Department: Pricing / Commercial Location: Chembur Experience: 5-8 Years Job Summary Key Responsibilities Pricing & Commercial - Procure competitive ocean freight rates from shipping lines, NVOCC partners, co-loaders, and overseas agents. - Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for FCL, LCL, Breakbulk, ODC, and other special cargo shipments. - Develop, maintain, and optimize pricing across key import and export trade lanes. - Monitor freight market trends, carrier capacity, rate fluctuations, and competitor pricing to ensure market competitiveness. - Ensure pricing accuracy while maintaining target profit margins and business objectives. Carrier & Vendor Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, NVOCC partners, co-loaders, overseas agents, and logistics service providers. - Negotiate freight rates, free time, detention, demurrage, and other commercial terms to maximize profitability. - Evaluate carrier performance, transit times, service quality, and recommend the most suitable routing options. - Maintain vendor agreements, contracts, tariff sheets, and commercial rate databases. Sales & Business Support - Provide timely pricing support for RFQs, tenders, contract bids, and spot enquiries. - Work closely with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Overseas Offices to develop commercially viable pricing solutions. - Support business development initiatives by providing competitive pricing strategies and market intelligence. Reporting & Coordination - Maintain updated tariff sheets, pricing records, and freight rate databases. - Prepare pricing analysis, profitability reports, market intelligence reports, and management MIS.



- Coordinate with Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and overseas partners to ensure seamless execution of shipments. - Mentor and guide junior pricing executives while ensuring adherence to company pricing policies, SOPs, and commercial guidelines. Required Skills & Qualifications - 5-8 years of experience in NVOCC, Freight Forwarding, or Shipping Line Pricing. - Strong knowledge of Ocean Freight Pricing, including FCL, LCL, Import & Export operations. - Proven expertise in freight procurement, carrier negotiations, commercial pricing, and vendor management. - Good understanding of shipping lines, global trade lanes, Incoterms, customs procedures, and international logistics. - Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. - Experience with CargoWise, ERP, TMS, SAP, or any freight forwarding software will be an added advantage. - Experience handling major international trade lanes such as Far East, Europe, USA, Middle East, Africa, ISC (Indian Subcontinent), Southeast Asia, and Australia. - Robust professional network with shipping lines, overseas agents, NVOCCs, and logistics partners. - Proven ability to negotiate commercial terms and secure competitive freight rates. - Experience in managing key customer RFQs, annual tenders, and strategic pricing projects. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment while maintaining high levels of accuracy and commercial profitability. - Leadership experience in mentoring or managing pricing team members will be an added advantage. Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

📌 Pricing Deputy Manager - Nvocc Pricing (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Aastral Global
📍 Navi Mumbai