Shipping Container Pricing Specialist

A Shipping Container Pricing Specialist (often referred to as an Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist) is responsible for determining, managing, and optimizing the cost structures for container shipments to maximize profitability while remaining competitive in the global logistics market. Operating typically within freight forwarding companies, shipping lines, or large manufacturing logistics departments, this role sits at the intersection of procurement, sales, and data analysis.

Core Duties and Responsibilities1. Rate Generation and Quotations

• Calculate End-to-End Costs: Estimate comprehensive pricing for Less-than-Container Load (LCL) and Full Container Load (FCL) shipments.
• Precise, timely pricing sheets and quotations for current and prospective clients.
• Manage Large Scale RFQs: Assist the sales team in building complex bids for global requests for quotes (RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs).

2. Carrier Negotiation and Procurement

• Secure Ocean Contracts: Negotiate freight rates directly with ocean liners and vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs).
• Expand Vendor Networks: Build and maintain operational relationships with shipping lines, trucking companies, and overseas network agents to leverage competitive rates.
• Mitigate Cost Volatility: Coordinate spot-rate negotiations to secure cargo space during peak seasons or market disruptions.

3. Market Analysis and Database Management

• Monitor Trends: Trace global freight indices, shipping capacity, fuel costs, and competitor pricing to forecast price adjustments.
• Maintain Tech Infrastructure: Continuous data entry and validation inside rate management software like CargoSphere, CargoWise, or proprietary databases.
• Audit and Compliance: Ensure all issued rates comply with international shipping regulations, local tariffs, and corporate margin strategies.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support Sales: Feed real-time pricing strategies to the commercial team to help win business.
• Brief Operations: Provide booked freight rates and finalized carrier instructions to the operational department to ensure flawless execution.

Pay: Php50,000.00 - Php60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Pay raise
• Work from home

Experience:

• Shipping Container Pricing: 3 years (Required)
• Cold calling: 3 years (Required)
• Outbound sales: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote