We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Manager for Pricing in Import & Export to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in negotiating rates with carriers and agents, managing pricing for FCL/LCL, SEA, and AIR shipments, and ensuring efficient booking processes with shipping lines and NVOCCs. This role is pivotal in ensuring competitive and accurate pricing to meet client and market demands.

Role & Responsibilities:
• Negotiate and coordinate spot rates and/or quotations for LCL, FCL, air shipments, and all services within our client’s database
• Lead the negotiation of rates and contracts with air carriers.
• Coordinate with various shipping lines to obtain and negotiate rates.
• Specialized working in AIR & Ocean Import/exports Pricing
• Present competitive rates to clients and overseas agents.
• Align client target rates with market conditions and attempt to match them.
• Respond to queries from the marketing team and overseas agents promptly.
• Contact and communicate with shipping lines and their marketing personnel to request rates.
• Compare rates from various shipping lines and provide the best possible quotes.
• Fulfil client-specific shipping line rate requests to meet their requirements.
• Handle multiple-rate inquiries and ensure all queries are quoted on the same day; special container types (e.g., OT, Refer, Haz) may require next-day quotations.

Requirements:
• Proven experience in pricing and rate negotiation in the import/export industry.
• Strong understanding of FCL/LCL, SEA, and AIR shipment processes.
• Excellent negotiation skills with carriers, NVOCCs, and IATA agents.
• Ability to manage rate filings and maintain inventories with shipping lines.
• Proficient in coordinating and communicating with various stakeholders, including clients, shipping lines, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical skills to compare and determine the best rates.
• Ability to handle high-volume rate inquiries efficiently and effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery of quotations.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 months-1 year of experience in pricing, rate negotiation, or a similar role in the import/export industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• If you are a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a strong background in import/export pricing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please Note:
This job description outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications for the Assistant Manager – Pricing role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pricing strategies for Air & Ocean services and a keen eye for market trends and cost analysis.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role to info@ichibancargo.com or upload the resume on our website.