Global Freight Pricing Analyst - Air & Ocean Rates Expert

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Established international organization

Exposure to global customers

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Freight Pricing Analyst to support pricing and commercial functions, developing competitive air and ocean freight rates, and preparing quotations.

You will analyze market conditions, obtain carrier rates, and collaborate with sales and operations to ensure accurate, profitable pricing across international lanes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of freight forwarding experience with a strong pricing background.
• Hands-on experience with international air and/or ocean freight pricing.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to work with sales, operations, and overseas offices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare competitive air and ocean freight pricing for customers and sales teams.
• Obtain and analyze rates from airlines, ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and other transportation providers.
• Review market conditions, carrier rates, fuel surcharges, accessorial charges, and pricing variables.
• Prepare spot quotes, customer quotations, RFQs, RFPs, and tender pricing.
• Analyze historical pricing and shipment data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Work with sales and operations to ensure pricing is accurate and commercially viable.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and service providers where appropriate.
• Maintain and update rate sheets, pricing databases, and carrier tariffs.
• Ensure quotations are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Monitor competitor pricing and market movements.
• Support pricing strategies to improve profitability and gross margins.
• Review existing customer rates and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with large-volume bids and strategic account pricing.

Skills

Freight Forwarding

Pricing

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Freight Pricing Analyst to support pricing and commercial functions, developing competitive air and ocean freight rates, and preparing quotations.

You will analyze market conditions, obtain carrier rates, and collaborate with sales and operations to ensure accurate, profitable pricing across international lanes.