Manager Pricing (Ocean/Air Exports)

As the Manager - Pricing at Fretlog, a subsidiary of Arkas Logistics in Mumbai, you will be responsible for developing and managing the pricing strategy for all freight forwarding services. Your main goal will be to ensure competitive and profitable pricing structures while staying abreast of market trends and meeting customer requirements. This role will require close coordination with internal departments, vendors, and customers to create pricing proposals, conduct rate negotiations, and enhance overall profitability. Your key responsibilities will include: - Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with carriers and airlines to secure competitive rates and space allocations - Leading rate negotiations and timely procurement of Ocean/air freight pricing from carriers - Managing sea and air pricing and communicating rates to clients promptly in compliance with company policies - Providing rate quotations for monthly Requests for Quotation (RFQ) from key clients - Preparing sea and air rate quotations for all export inquiries from clients - Collaborating with the sales team for rate negotiations, margin discussions, and customer indications to drive business growth - Aligning pricing strategies with the sales team, gathering customer feedback, and implementing customer retention initiatives - Negotiating with vendors to obtain favorable rates for logistics requirements, including overseas partners and agents - Strategically planning to reduce costs and enhance profits - Identifying areas for improvement, optimizing costs, and increasing profitability To be successful in this role, you should possess: - A university degree or equivalent qualification - A minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a Freight Forwarder - Proficiency in MS Office programs - Strong problem-solving skills - Excellent verbal and written communication abilities - Exceptional interpersonal skills Join us at Fretlog and play a crucial role in shaping our pricing strategies to drive competitiveness and profitability in the freight forwarding industry.,