Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist CIEL HR

5.0 - 7.0 years

10 - 12 Lacs

chennai, thoothukudi, bengaluru

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Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain strong rapport with shipping lines, NVOCCs, and carriers to secure competitive freight rates and reliable space allocation. • Handle pricing requests for export and import shipments (FCL / LCL) for Chennai, Tuticorin, and Bangalore trade lanes. • Ensure timely submission of quotes to the sales team and support them with accurate pricing strategies to close business. • Negotiate short-term and long-term contracts with carriers to optimize cost and service levels. • Maintain updated rate sheets, surcharges, and carrier tariffs in the system for easy access by internal teams. • Work closely with sales, operations, and product development teams to support growth in ocean freight volumes. • Build and leverage relationships with carriers to obtain priority allocations during peak season. • Provide market intelligence reports to management for decision-making. • Ensure compliance with company standards, margin guidelines, and customer-specific requirements. • Conduct regular market analysis to monitor freight trends, competitor activities, and trade route dynamics. Key Requirements • Minimum 57 years of experience in ocean freight pricing / procurement with exposure to Chennai, Tuticorin, and Bangalore markets. • Strong carrier and liner rapport with proven track record of securing competitive deals. • Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. • Ability to handle multiple pricing requests under tight deadlines. • Sound knowledge of global shipping trends, surcharges, trade lanes, and seasonal dynamics. • Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with pricing tools / ERP systems in logistics. • Team player with the ability to collaborate across functions. Preferred Background • Experience with Freight Forwarders / NVOCCs / Shipping Lines. • Strong understanding of EXIM procedures and carrier pricing strategies. • Candidate based in Chennai with flexibility to travel to Tuticorin / Bangalore when required. Further Details contact HR 9047098030 or Drop your cv to sethuraman.s@cielhr.com

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