Senior Pricing Specialist

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced pricing professional to develop and implement pricing strategies for freight forwarding services. You will analyze market trends, collaborate with sales, and prepare pricing proposals to ensure profitability.

The role requires 4–8 years of pricing experience in logistics, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with CW1 and Excel. You will negotiate with carriers and maintain pricing data across systems.

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor degree in sales /logistics / supply chain solutions
• Work Experience – Minimum 4 to 8 years Pricing experience in the Logistics industry
• CW1 pricing software experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pricing strategies for freight forwarding services.
• Analyze market trends and competitor pricing to ensure competitiveness.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop pricing models that meet customer needs and company profitability targets.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses to determine the most cost-effective shipping methods.
• Prepare and present cost estimates and pricing proposals to management and customers.
• Monitor and adjust pricing based on changes in market conditions and operational costs.
• Negotiate rates and service terms with carriers and other logistics providers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers to secure the best rates and service levels.
• Evaluate carrier performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintain and update pricing databases and systems.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of pricing data across all platforms including CW1.
• Generate reports and provide insights to management on pricing performance.
• Work closely with the sales to address customer inquiries and provide pricing support.
• Assist in resolving pricing-related issues and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all pricing activities.
• Stay informed about changes in industry regulations and adjust pricing strategies accordingly.
• Performing any other related duties / projects assigned by the Manager from time to time to meet the business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Excel proficiency

CW1 experience

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Customer focus

Problem solving

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in sales / logistics / supply chain solutions

Tools

CW1

Excel

Logistics management systems

Job description

1. Develop and implement pricing strategies for freight forwarding services.

2. Analyze market trends and competitor pricing to ensure competitiveness.

3. Collaborate with the sales team to develop pricing models that meet customer needs and company profitability targets.

4. Conduct detailed cost analyses to determine the most cost-effective shipping methods.

5. Prepare and present cost estimates and pricing proposals to management and customers.

6. Monitor and adjust pricing based on changes in market conditions and operational costs.

7. Negotiate rates and service terms with carriers and other logistics providers.

8. Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers to secure the best rates and service levels.

9. Evaluate carrier performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.

10. Maintain and update pricing databases and systems.

11. Ensure accuracy and consistency of pricing data across all platforms including CW1.

12. Generate reports and provide insights to management on pricing performance.

13. Work closely with the sales to address customer inquiries and provide pricing support.

14. Assist in resolving pricing-related issues and disputes.

15. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.

16. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all pricing activities.

17. Stay informed about changes in industry regulations and adjust pricing strategies accordingly.

18. Performing any other related duties / projects assigned by the Manager from time to time to meet the business needs.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Characteristics:

Education – Bachelor degree in sales /logistics / supply chain solutions

Work Experience – Minimum 4 to 8 years Pricing experience in the Logistics industry

Specific Skills –

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Experience with pricing software (CW1) and logistics management systems is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Analytical Thinking

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Customer Focus

• Attention to Detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment