Pricing Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit competitive quotations for air freight, ocean freight, and multimodal shipments.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, airlines, trucking companies, and overseas agents to obtain competitive freight rates.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and vendors to maximize profitability.
• Maintain and update freight rate databases and pricing records.
• Support the sales team by providing timely and accurate pricing for customer inquiries.
• Analyze customer requirements and recommend cost-effective transportation solutions.
• Monitor market trends, carrier rate changes, and industry updates.
• Ensure pricing complies with customer requirements, company policies, and service standards.
• Follow up on quotations and coordinate with operations to ensure a smooth shipment process.
• Prepare reports on quotations, pricing performance, and business opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 25 years of experience in freight forwarding pricing, preferably handling the US process.
• Experience in air freight, ocean freight (FCL/LCL), and inland transportation pricing.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping documentation, and freight forwarding operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and freight management software/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in US night shifts and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with NVOCCs, shipping lines, airlines, and overseas agents.
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and customs regulations.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with carriers and vendors.
• Good organizational and time management skills.