Import Operations Executive

Role & responsibilities

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior 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.

Preferred candidate profile