Pricing Specialist

An international logistics company is seeking a Pricing Analyst to join our team. This role is fully remote and open to candidates in India. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in freight forwarding, with expertise in pricing strategies, cost analysis, and market rate optimization. About Us We are a leading international logistics and supply chain solutions provider, offering services such as air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, trucking, and drayage. Our mission is to deliver efficient, reliable, and cost-effective logistics solutions to our clients worldwide. About the Role The Pricing Analyst will play a critical role in developing competitive pricing models, analyzing market trends, and ensuring profitability across logistics services. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of freight forwarding dynamics, and the ability to collaborate with global teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in pricing strategies, carrier rate negotiations, and data-driven decision-making. This is a fully remote position, requiring coordination with sales, operations, and vendor teams across different time zones. Key Responsibilities Pricing Strategy: Develop and optimize pricing models for air, ocean, drayage, and LTL services to ensure competitiveness and profitability. Cost Analysis: Evaluate carrier rates, fuel surcharges, customs fees, and other operational costs to build accurate pricing proposals. Market Research: Monitor industry trends, competitor pricing, and regional rate fluctuations to inform pricing decisions. Collaboration: Work closely with sales and operations teams to align pricing with client needs and service capabilities. Rate Negotiations: Negotiate competitive rates with carriers, trucking companies, and other vendors to reduce costs. Data Management: Utilize pricing tools and internal systems (e.g., CargoWise, Excel) to maintain rate databases and ensure accuracy. Client Proposals: Prepare customized quotes and RFQ responses, ensuring compliance with client specifications and contractual terms. Reporting: Generate pricing performance reports, margin analysis, and KPI dashboards for senior management. Compliance: Ensure adherence to contractual agreements, trade regulations, and company pricing policies. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 3 years of experience in pricing, cost analysis, or revenue management within the freight forwarding or logistics industry. Strong understanding of freight forwarding pricing dynamics, including air / ocean freight rates, surcharges, and Incoterms. Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and pricing software (e.g., CargoWise, Freightos). Experience with carrier rate negotiations and vendor management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets. Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken) for global stakeholder collaboration. Ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet tight deadlines.

We are a leading international logistics and supply chain solutions provider, offering services such as air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, trucking, and drayage. Our mission is to deliver efficient, reliable, and cost-effective logistics solutions to our clients worldwide.