Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager

Role: Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager - Ocean Pricing & Procurement
Experience: 2-5 Years Experience in Freight Forwarding Industry
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Description:

We are looking for a dynamic and analytical Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager – Ocean Pricing & Procurement to join our Ocean Freight team in Chennai.
The role focuses on optimizing procurement, managing carrier relationships, supporting sales through competitive pricing, and driving growth across key import trade lanes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pricing & Procurement

• Negotiate and contract with ocean carriers and subcontractors to secure competitive freight rates.
• Manage end-to-end procurement of ocean freight services aligned with global strategy.
• Optimize cost of sales for FCL (Full Container Load) shipments on a door-to-door basis.
• Support the tender management process with accurate pricing and local charge details.

2. Trade Lane Management

• Plan and monitor assigned trade lanes for growth, profitability, and performance.
• Ensure demand and supply balance across trade lanes and optimize capacity utilization.
• Work closely with regional trade lane managers (TLMs) to meet volume and profitability goals.

3. Sales & Business Support

• Act as a key liaison between Sales, Operations, and Carrier partners.
• Provide market insights, freight rate updates, and promotional input to support business development.
• Participate in customer meetings and assist in building tailored pricing strategies.

4. Vendor & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, co-loaders, and local subcontractors.
• Negotiate service contracts and ensure service quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive end-to-end logistics solutions through collaboration with global network partners.

5. Capacity & Cost Management

• Monitor capacity allocations and cost optimization in line with country carrier policies.
• React to short-term capacity fluctuations and coordinate with corporate procurement for adjustments.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Freight Forwarding or Logistics educational background preferred.
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in Ocean Freight Pricing and Procurement.
• Strong understanding of international trade lanes.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and logistics IT systems.
• Strong communication skills (English and local language).
• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• Financial acumen and ability to identify business opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Type: In person

Interested candidates can share their updated resume to: hrvirtuespace@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 6383092378

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person