Pricing Analyst

Writer Corporation; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Writer Corporation seeks a pricing specialist to develop and implement pricing models for GMMS, prepare projections and reports, and conduct market benchmarking. The role focuses on maintaining gross profit, analyzing pricing scenarios, and supporting RFQ costings.

The candidate should have strong math, analytics, and Excel skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Freshers with aptitude will be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and analytical ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate and implement pricing strategies and models based upon current business and competitive market dynamics.
• Prepare projections and monthly pricing reports for the GMMS business
• Conduct competitive benchmarking to keep a track of market trends and perform competitive pricing analysis
• Prepare and participate in discussions for long term strategic pricing agreements with customers and agents
• Ensures that gross profit is maintained for the GMMS business
• Track the conversion ratio and ensure competitive pricing for the business
• Support in preparation of different pricing scenarios and estimate profitability to enable decisions on pricing quotations
• Receive enquiries from Agents and generate enquiry ID in the system
• Obtain destination, origin, air & sea freight rates and other inputs required for costing
• Prepare a detailed and accurate cost in system within stipulated timeline of receiving all inputs from the surveyor
• Conduct a proper analysis of the past transactions in working out a costing to arrive at the best costs
• Work out costs estimations and prepare rates for all RFQs
• Follow up with local agents/business development team for job conversions and monitor a monthly report on booking conversation ratio and GP %
• Ensure all necessary backup information is attached to the cost sheet
• Follow up with quotation team for job conversions
• Liaison with agents in order to sustain the relationship. Initiate proactive actions to ensure agent satisfaction and continued loyalty.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative/work in fast-paced env

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Objective

Responsible to prepare detailed and accurate cost proposals and comparative cost estimations to ensure competitive pricing and profitability for the GMMS business.

Role & responsibilities

STRATEGIC

• Develop, evaluate and implement pricing strategies and models based upon current business and competitive market dynamics.
• Prepare projections and monthly pricing reports for the GMMS business
• Conduct competitive benchmarking to keep a track of market trends and perform competitive pricing analysis
• Prepare and participate in discussions for long term strategic pricing agreements with customers and agents

FINANCIAL

• Ensures that gross profit is maintained for the GMMS business
• Track the conversion ratio and ensure competitive pricing for the business
• Support in preparation of different pricing scenarios and estimate profitability to enable decisions on pricing quotations

OPERATIONAL

• Receive enquiries from Agents and generate enquiry ID in the system
• Obtain destination, origin, air & sea freight rates and other inputs required for costing
• Prepare a detailed and accurate cost in system within stipulated timeline of receiving all inputs from the surveyor
• Conduct a proper analysis of the past transactions in working out a costing to arrive at the best costs
• Work out costs estimations and prepare rates for all RFQs
• Follow up with local agents/business development team for job conversions and monitor a monthly report on booking conversation ratio and GP %
• Ensure all necessary backup information is attached to the cost sheet
• Follow up with quotation team for job conversions

CUSTOMER

• Liaison with agents in order to sustain the relationship. Initiate proactive actions to ensure agent satisfaction and continued loyalty.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong mathematical and analytical ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Tools / Software Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, spreadsheets, basic data analysis).

What Were Looking For:

• Motivated, organized, and proactive individuals with a problem-solving mindset.
• Prior experience in the Relocation or Logistics industry is preferred but not mandatory.
• Freshers with strong academic performance and the right aptitude will also be considered.