Pricing Analyst

Job Type: Full-time Logistics Pricing Specialist

The Logistics Pricing Specialist will be responsible for building a strong relationship with carriers and shipping lines and leading pricing negotiations with current and potential clients, with the goal of increasing volumes, profits and keeping cost at a minimum level.

• Negotiate and coordinate spot rates and/or quotations for LCL, FCL, air shipments and all services within our client’s database.
• Display a thorough understanding of industry-related terminology and processes.
• Strategize ways of increasing profit margins while keeping cost at a minimum.
• Assist the sales team with business development and securing new business initiatives.
• Work closely with operations on a day-to-day basis.
• Keep abreast of the freight worldwide market and provide the information to all parties.
• Communicate with management on pricing desk performance and any issues that arise.
• Follow up on quotations as needed and communicate the positive or negative feedback in respect of being able to source a competitive rate to support the closure of all business opportunities.
• Manage the login of all quotes and follow up into our client’s proprietary CRM.
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
• Data entry in Cargo Wise system as required.
• Perform other related duties and projects as requested or assigned by management.
• Understand clients’ needs in order to strategize the costing and/or pricing.

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience in the freight forwarding industry with proven records.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of selling principles.
• Must have experience in air and ocean freight pricing.
• Experience working with Cargo Wise is a plus.
• Knowledge of local air and ocean freight operations, rules and regulations.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to resolve conflicts in a professional and urgent manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete projects within an assigned deadline.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Must be detail-oriented with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to identify issues and act with a sense of urgency to resolve them.
• Must be computer savvy and proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be a team player and able to work independently.
• Must be flexible in working overtime as needed.