Pricing Specialist

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle Procurement and negotiations with shipping line, NVOCC and domestic liner.

• Maintain relationships with shipping line, Coleader and regional team.

• Maintain and update a comprehensive pricing database with current rates, surcharges, and market information.

• Actively research and analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and economic factors impacting ocean freight rates.

• Respond to complex RFQs (Request for Quotations) and tenders, ensuring all pricing components are covered and submitted within deadlines.

• Monitor and report on ocean freight market trends, capacity, and rate fluctuations.

• Provide insights and recommendations to management on pricing strategies, trade lane development, and carrier selection.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and service enhancements.

SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB

•  Fluent in English (written and verbal).

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and commercially astute with a deep understanding of profitability.

• Adaptable and resilient, thriving under pressure in fast-paced environments.

• Customer-centric, consistently delivering excellent service.

• Strong analytical and numerical abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.

• Familiarity with freight forwarding software (e.g., CargoWise) and international shipping terms (Incoterms).

• Collaborative team player who can also work effectively independently.

• Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines.