Pricing Specialist (Freight Forwarding)

As a Pricing Specialist in the freight forwarding industry, your primary responsibility will be to prepare and submit accurate and timely quotations for sea and ocean freight (FCL & LCL). You will collaborate with carriers, agents, and internal teams to gather rates and negotiate competitive pricing. Your role will also involve analyzing and benchmarking freight rates across trade lanes to ensure market competitiveness. It will be crucial to maintain updated tariff sheets and pricing databases, handle RFQs, spot rate requests, and tenders from customers or internal stakeholders. Monitoring changes in market conditions, surcharges, and industry trends affecting pricing will be an integral part of your duties. Additionally, you will support sales and operations teams with rate inquiries and pricing strategies, as well as liaise with import/export teams to ensure compliance with local and international regulations. To excel in this role, you must hold a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, or a related field, along with at least 4 years of experience in a pricing or operations role within the freight forwarding industry. Strong knowledge of import/export procedures and international sea freight (FCL, LCL) is essential, as well as familiarity with Incoterms, freight surcharges, and carrier contracts. Your analytical, negotiation, and communication skills will play a vital role in your success. Proficiency in MS Excel and freight management systems (e.g., Cargowise, SAP, etc.) is required, along with the ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple rate requests. This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in pricing and the freight forwarding industry. The work location for this role is in person.,