Senior Pricing Analyst

Shipco Transport Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting Work Culture

Innovate Logistics

Collaborative Environment

Growth Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Awards and Recognition

Job summary

Shipco Transport Inc. in Pune is seeking an experienced Senior Pricing Analyst to support WorldWide Alliance (WWA) ocean freight pricing operations across the network. The role requires interpreting RFQs, analyzing pricing requirements, and delivering accurate commercial solutions within SLAs.

The role also involves mentoring junior analysts, driving process improvements, and coordinating with global stakeholders to ensure competitive pricing and high-quality output.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• 3–5 years of Ocean Freight, Freight Forwarding, Shipping, Logistics, or Commercial Pricing.
• Strong understanding of LCL Ocean Freight (CFS-to-CFS) operations, tariffs, and pricing principles.
• Experience interpreting customer RFQs and commercial pricing requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, data validation, charts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and manage complex CFS-to-CFS Ocean Freight pricing requests and RFQs.
• Interpret customer pricing instructions, tariffs, and pricing guidelines.
• Apply tariffs, origin/destination charges and surcharges accurately.
• Coordinate with WWA members and stakeholders across countries for pricing within SLAs.
• Review pricing submissions for completeness, consistency, and commercial accuracy.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies by analyzing customer requirements with stakeholders.
• Guide junior Pricing Analysts on complex pricing cases.
• Maintain customer-specific pricing rules and documentation.
• Monitor productivity, quality, turnaround time, and SOP compliance.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Prepare reports and perform data analysis using Excel and other tools.
• Support training, knowledge sharing, and onboarding.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree (any discipline)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pricing systems

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Pricing Analyst

Department: Procurement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pune

Description

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Pricing Analyst to support WorldWide Alliance (WWA) global ocean freight pricing operations across the WWA network. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of international freight forwarding, LCL shipping, and commercial pricing principles. This role requires the ability to interpret complex customer RFQs, analyse pricing requirements, coordinate with global stakeholders, and deliver accurate commercial solutions within agreed service levels.

The Senior Pricing Analyst will also act as a subject matter expert (SME), supporting junior team members while driving process improvements and maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

What You’ll Do…

• Analyse and manage complex CFS-to-CFS Ocean Freight pricing requests and customer RFQs.
• Interpret customer-specific pricing instructions, commercial agreements, tariffs, and pricing guidelines.
• Apply freight tariffs, origin and destination charges, surcharges, routing conditions, and pricing validity accurately.
• Coordinate with WWA members and internal stakeholders across multiple countries to obtain competitive pricing within defined SLAs.
• Review pricing submissions for completeness, consistency, and commercial accuracy before finalization.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies by analysing customer requirements and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle complex pricing cases and provide guidance to junior Pricing Analysts.
• Maintain customer-specific pricing rules, documentation, and process knowledge.
• Monitor productivity, quality, turnaround time, and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Prepare reports and perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other business tools.
• Support training, knowledge sharing, and onboarding of new team members.

What You’ll Need…

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in Ocean Freight, Freight Forwarding, Shipping, Logistics, or Commercial Pricing.
• Strong understanding of LCL Ocean Freight (CFS-to-CFS) operations, trade lanes, tariffs, and freight pricing principles.
• Experience interpreting customer RFQs and commercial pricing requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, logical formulas, data validation, conditional formatting, charts, and basic data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines.
• Experience working with pricing systems, freight management systems, or ERP applications is an advantage.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong commercial and pricing acumen with analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective stakeholder management with a customer-centric approach.
• Ability to drive process improvements, make informed decisions, and demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Experience in team mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Success measured through pricing accuracy, SLA adherence, productivity and quality KPIs, customer satisfaction, reduction in pricing errors, process improvement initiatives, and mentoring effectiveness.

Here’s What We Offer …

• Exciting Work Culture: Join our friendly, supportive team and start making a difference from day one
• Innovate Logistics: Help improve global efficiency and shape the future of logistics
• Collaborative Environment: Work with leaders in the industry in a creative and open culture
• Growth Opportunities: Reach your full potential with abundant professional and personal development options
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a salary that reflects your skills and expertise
• Awards and Recognition: For outstanding performance or significant contributions to the company's success