Pricing Analyst - Air & Sea Freight

Air & Ocean Pricing Analyst

A Career Opportunity with a Market-Leading Freight Forwarder

Location: Erlanger, KY

Are you a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a passion for global logistics? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong commercial mindset? Our client, a globally recognized and market-leading freight forwarder, is seeking a dedicated Air & Ocean Pricing Analyst to join their dynamic team.

This is a critical role that sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, operations, and finance. You will be responsible for developing and delivering competitive, profitable pricing solutions that drive business growth across all major trade lanes.

Key Responsibilities

As the Air & Ocean Pricing Analyst, you will be instrumental in securing new business and retaining existing clients by:

• Pricing Strategy & Execution:
• Analyzing customer requirements and preparing accurate, timely, and competitive rate quotes for Air Freight (Inbound/Outbound) and Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL) across all major trade lanes.
• Collaborating closely with Sales, Operations, and Procurement teams to ensure pricing strategies align with commercial objectives and capacity constraints.
• Managing and maintaining the central pricing database, ensuring accuracy of carrier/vendor costs, surcharges, and market-based pricing.
• Market Intelligence & Analysis:
• Conducting in-depth analysis of market conditions, carrier contract rates, fuel costs, and competitor pricing to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Preparing regular reports on pricing performance, win/loss ratios, and profitability by trade lane and customer segment.
• Anticipating and reacting to market volatility (e.g., GRI/PSS implementation, capacity crunches) to ensure continuous competitiveness.
• Vendor Management:
• Supporting the Procurement team in carrier negotiations by providing data-backed insights on volumes, margin performance, and rate structures.
• Monitoring and auditing vendor invoices to ensure contractual compliance and cost accuracy.
• Process Improvement:
• Identifying and implementing enhancements to the pricing process and systems to improve efficiency and response time.
• Developing standardized templates and tools for complex quoting scenarios.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a pricing, procurement, or operations role within the Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or Shipping industry is essential.
• Proven expertise in pricing models and cost structures for Air and Ocean Freight.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into commercial recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of interacting effectively with internal teams and external sales personnel.