Pricing Lead, Customs & Project Logistics (UAE/KSA)

Oceanicresources; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Oceanicresources seeks an experienced Pricing Coordinator to lead pricing strategies for customs broking, freight forwarding and project logistics in the UAE and KSA. You will own rate negotiations, build supplier relationships and optimize pricing for tenders and RFQs.

The role requires strong Excel skills, EPC/oil & gas pricing knowledge, and the ability to balance profitability with market competitiveness in a growing international team.

Qualifications

• 35 years of pricing experience in customs broking freight forwarding and project logistics within the UAE (KSA experience is a plus).
• Strong negotiation skills with shipping lines airlines and transport providers.
• Experience with EPC and oil & gas project cargo pricing.
• Knowledge of UAE and KSA customs documentation and trade regulations.
• Familiarity with Incoterms complex RFQs and multimodal logistics.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of balancing profitability and market competitiveness.
• Excellent communication organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple pricing requests.
• Proficiency in Excel and freight management software.
• Collaborative spirit and adaptability to a small growing team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive pricing for customs clearance air & ocean freight (FCL/LCL) land transport project logistics and doortodoor services.
• Handle pricing for complex cargo movements including heavy lift OOG breakbulk and specialized project logistics.
• Negotiate rates with shipping lines airlines regional transport providers and customs clearance agents.
• Secure competitive pricing for trade lanes between the UAE/KSA and the USA.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to deliver tailored pricing solutions for tenders and RFQs.
• Monitor market rates and ensure profitability while maintaining competitiveness.
• Manage and update rate databases and pricing reports for UAE and KSA.
• Build strong supplier relationships across transport warehousing and port authorities.
• Provide pricing insights and market intelligence to senior management.
• Track quotation conversion rates and recommend improvements to pricing strategies.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Negotiation

UAE/KSA market knowledge

Excel

Incoterms

Freight forwarding

Logistics software

Communication

Team collaboration

Multimodal logistics

Tools

Freight management software

Job description

Oceanicresources seeks an experienced Pricing Coordinator to lead pricing strategies for customs broking, freight forwarding and project logistics in the UAE and KSA. You will own rate negotiations, build supplier relationships and optimize pricing for tenders and RFQs.

The role requires strong Excel skills, EPC/oil & gas pricing knowledge, and the ability to balance profitability with market competitiveness in a growing international team.