Freight Quoting & Pricing Analyst — Fast, Hands-On Wins

Velocity Logistics Hiring; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Logistics Hiring in Torrance/Los Angeles, CA is seeking a hands-on Quoting & Pricing Analyst to join a team in international freight forwarding. You will build competitive quotes, source rates, and coordinate with carriers and overseas agents to convert opportunities into profitable business.

The role rewards speed and accuracy, requires the ability to manage multiple quotes under pressure, and demands clear communication with sales, operations, and service providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, NVOCC, or international transportation is required.
• Proven experience with quoting and pricing is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of air and/or ocean freight and/or domestic shipping.
• Ability to produce accurate quotes quickly and under pressure.
• Pricing is a critical part of winning business and requires commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive air and ocean freight quotations.
• Analyze customer requirements and determine routing and pricing options.
• Source rates from carriers, NVOCCs, airlines, overseas agents and other providers.
• Work with sales to respond quickly to RFQs and opportunities.
• Support pricing strategies to win new business while maintaining profitability.
• Review carrier and vendor rates to identify best solutions.
• Assist with spot quotes, contract rates and customer-specific pricing.
• Communicate with sales, operations, carriers and overseas offices to ensure accurate quotations.
• Maintain pricing information, rate sheets and quotation records.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes and convert quotes into shipments.
• Provide ongoing pricing support to the sales team.
• Step in to assist with additional requirements when business levels rise.

Skills

Quoting & Pricing

Freight Forwarding

Job description

Velocity Logistics Hiring in Torrance/Los Angeles, CA is seeking a hands-on Quoting & Pricing Analyst to join a team in international freight forwarding. You will build competitive quotes, source rates, and coordinate with carriers and overseas agents to convert opportunities into profitable business.

The role rewards speed and accuracy, requires the ability to manage multiple quotes under pressure, and demands clear communication with sales, operations, and service providers.