Pricing Specialist

Senior Pricing Specialist, Ocean Freight

Location: Houston, TX

International freight forwarder seeking an experienced Pricing Specialist to support its U.S. ocean freight operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ocean import and export pricing across FCL and LCL.
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, tenders and customer quotations.
• Negotiate and maintain carrier rates and contracts.
• Analyse trade lanes, margins and market rates.
• Work closely with sales and operations on competitive pricing solutions.
• Maintain pricing tariffs, surcharges and rate agreements.
• Support commercial strategy and profitability across key accounts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of ocean freight pricing experience.
• Current or recent experience with an international freight forwarder, NVOCC or ocean carrier.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. ocean freight rates, carriers and trade lanes.
• Proven RFQ/RFP and contract pricing experience.
• Strong Excel and commercial analytical skills.
• Houston-based or within reasonable commuting distance.