Pricing Specialist

As a Pricing Specialist in the freight forwarding industry, your main responsibilities will include preparing and submitting accurate and timely quotations for sea and ocean freight (FCL & LCL). You will be required to coordinate with carriers, agents, and internal teams to gather rates and negotiate competitive pricing. It will be your duty to analyze and benchmark freight rates across trade lanes to ensure market competitiveness. In addition, you will also 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 also be part of your daily tasks. You will provide support to sales and operations teams with rate inquiries and pricing strategies while liaising with import/export teams to ensure compliance with local and international regulations. To qualify for this position, you must hold a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, or a related field and have at least 4 years of experience in a pricing or operations role within the freight forwarding industry. You should possess a strong knowledge of import/export procedures and international sea freight (FCL, LCL) as well as be familiar with Incoterms, freight surcharges, and carrier contracts. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential for this role. Proficiency in MS Excel and freight management systems such as Cargowise, SAP, etc. is also required. The ability to work under pressure and handle multiple rate requests efficiently is crucial. This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule located in person. Your experience of 4 years in pricing and the freight forwarding industry is a must for this role.,