Pricing Ocean Freight - Senior Executive To Assistant Manager

Sar Transport Systems; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAR Transport Systems Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai invites applications for a Pricing Executive to Assistant Manager role in the Pricing team.

The position focuses on freight rate procurement, pricing negotiations and customer quotations across Ocean, Air, Import and Export pricing. Candidates with experience in Freight Forwarding / Logistics Pricing and exposure to Ocean Freight, Air Freight and ISO Tank Pricing are preferred. Designation and responsibilities will align with experience and expertise.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; commerce, logistics or supply chain preferred.
• Experience in Freight Forwarding / Logistics Pricing.
• Ocean Freight Import & Export Pricing experience preferred.
• Exposure to Air Freight and ISO Tank Pricing a plus.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and coordination skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MIS reporting.
• Ability to handle multiple pricing enquiries with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Procure competitive freight rates from shipping lines, airlines, NVOCCs, overseas agents and vendors.
• Negotiate freight rates, local charges, surcharges and other costs.
• Handle pricing enquiries from Sales, Key Accounts and Operations teams.
• Prepare and share competitive customer quotations within defined timelines.
• Manage Ocean Freight (Import & Export), Air Freight (Import & Export) and ISO Tank pricing requirements.
• Ensure accurate costing, rate calculations and appropriate profit margins.
• Maintain quotation trackers, pricing reports and MIS.
• Monitor rate validity, amendments, surcharges and market fluctuations.
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors and overseas agents for rate confirmations.
• Monitor freight market trends, competitor pricing and trade-lane developments.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improved procurement.
• Maintain quotation trackers, pricing reports and MIS.

Skills

Freight Pricing

Negotiation

Excel & MIS

Coordination

Education

Graduation in any discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MIS Reporting

Job description

Job Title: Pricing Executive to Assistant Manager

Company: SAR Transport Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Mumbai
Department: Pricing
Designation: Executive / Senior Executive / Assistant Manager
Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics / Supply Chain

About SAR Transport Systems Pvt. Ltd.

SAR Transport Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a multinational logistics and freight forwarding company with a presence in over 40 countries, 500+ professionals and 24 offices across India, the USA and Southeast Asia. We provide integrated logistics, warehousing, transportation and freight forwarding solutions, driven by innovation, customer-centricity and operational excellence.

Job Description

We are looking for dynamic, detail-oriented and commercially driven professionals to join our Pricing Team.

The role involves freight rate procurement, pricing negotiations, customer quotations, rate management and coordination with shipping lines, airlines, NVOCCs, overseas agents and internal teams.

Candidates with experience in Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Import, Export or ISO Tank Pricing are encouraged to apply. Designation and responsibilities will be aligned with the candidate's experience and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure competitive freight rates from shipping lines, airlines, NVOCCs, overseas agents and vendors.
• Negotiate freight rates, local charges, surcharges and other applicable costs.
• Handle pricing enquiries from Sales, Key Accounts and Operations teams.
• Prepare and share competitive customer quotations within defined timelines.
• Manage Ocean Freight (Import & Export), Air Freight (Import & Export) and ISO Tank pricing requirements.
• Ensure accurate costing, rate calculations and appropriate profit margins.
• Maintain and update freight rate sheets, tariffs and pricing databases.
• Monitor rate validity, amendments, surcharges and market fluctuations.
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors and overseas agents for rate confirmations.
• Monitor freight market trends, competitor pricing and trade-lane developments.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improved procurement.
• Maintain quotation trackers, pricing reports and MIS.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline; preference for Commerce, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Relevant experience in Freight Forwarding / Logistics Pricing.
• Experience in Ocean Freight Import & Export Pricing will be an advantage.
• Exposure to Air Freight and ISO Tank Pricing will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of freight rates, shipping lines, airlines and international trade lanes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and coordination skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MIS reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple pricing enquiries and work within deadlines.

Key Skills

• Freight Forwarding Pricing
• Ocean Freight Pricing Import & Export
• Air Freight Pricing Import & Export
• ISO Tank Pricing
• Freight Rate Procurement & Negotiation
• Shipping Line & Airline Coordination
• NVOCC & Overseas Agent Coordination
• Freight Costing & Quotation Management
• Rate Sheet & Tariff Management
• Vendor Management
• MS Excel & MIS Reporting