Assistant Manager / Senior Executive - Import Pricing

Assistant Manager/ Senior Executive - Import Pricing

Location: Mumbai
Department: Pricing
Industry : Freight Forwarding / Logistics
Experience: 4 to 6 Years

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experiencedSenior Executive - Import Pricing to join our Pricing team in Mumbai. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in import pricing within the freight forwarding industry and possess strong knowledge of ocean and air import freight, carrier negotiations, and quotation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle pricing and procurement for Ocean Import and Air Import shipments.
• Obtain competitive freight rates from shipping lines, airlines, co-loaders, and overseas agents.
• Prepare and submit accurate quotations within the defined turnaround time.
• Negotiate rates with carriers, NVOCCs, and service providers to maximize profitability.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and overseas offices for pricing requirements.
• Maintain and update tariff databases, contracts, and rate sheets.
• Analyze market trends, carrier pricing, and competitive freight rates.
• Support tender submissions and RFQ requirements.
• Ensure timely follow-up on quotations and conversion opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, airlines, co-loaders, and vendors.
• Assist management with pricing reports, rate analysis, and profitability reviews.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Ocean Import and Air Import Freight Forwarding.
• Good understanding of INCOTERMS, international trade, and freight costing.
• Experience in handling pricing requests from customers, agents, and sales teams.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple inquiries simultaneously.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and freight forwarding ERP systems.

Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in Import Pricing within a Freight Forwarding company.
• Well-connected with shipping lines, airlines, and co-loaders.
• Ability to independently manage pricing activities and support business growth.
• Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• How many years of hands-on experience do you have in Import Pricing within a Freight Forwarding company?
• Which Import Pricing experience do you have?

Ocean Import + Air Import
Ocean Import only
Air Import only

• Do you have experience obtaining and negotiating freight rates with shipping lines, airlines, NVOCCs, co-loaders, and overseas agents?
• Do you have hands-on experience preparing customer quotations, maintaining tariff/rate sheets, handling RFQs/tenders, and analyzing freight costs?
• What is your currant location ? looking for Mumbai candidates.

Work Location: In person