Pricing Analyst

Navia; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Navia in Chicago is seeking a Pricing Analyst to prepare and maintain quotes for Ocean, Air, and Domestic Freight. You will build customer- and lane-level pricing, analyze carrier rates and margins, and keep rate information up to date in our systems with accuracy and discipline.

You will partner with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Account Management to ensure pricing reflects Navia’s service capabilities, supports new business, and drives customer retention.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pricing, quoting, or logistics analytics experience in freight forwarding or transportation (ocean/air/domestic)
• Strong knowledge of ocean, air, and domestic freight cost structures and carrier tariffs
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with BI tools and rate-management systems
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with Sales, Operations, Procurement and Account Management

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely quotes for ocean freight, air freight and domestic freight while ensuring margins and feasibility
• Review carrier tariffs, surcharges and market conditions to keep Navia’s rates competitive and profitable
• Build and maintain customer- and lane-level pricing; keep rate sheets current and version-controlled in Cargowise and other systems
• Provide pricing analysis for RFQs, bids and tenders; coordinate with Procurement and Operations
• Support Procurement by benchmarking carrier rates and tracking contract and volume commitments
• Analyze profitability by lane, customer and mode and recommend pricing adjustments
• Monitor freight indices, capacity trends and global events affecting pricing
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations and Account Management to reflect Navia’s service capabilities in pricing
• Explain pricing and cost breakdowns to internal stakeholders and sister companies
• Follow Navia pricing policies and approval processes

Skills

Pricing analysis

Excel

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Cargowise

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Navia is where people, technology, and data combine. We are a fully integrated freight and logistics company delivering empowered outcomes across all aspects of the supply chain, including sea and air freight, customs clearance, and third-party logistics and e-commerce.

Our Values: Since 2003, we’ve been defined by driving innovation, delivering transparency, leading with high-performance outcomes, and empowering partnerships.

Innovation - Since Navia began, we’ve been early adopters of technology, pushing its boundaries to drive even greater efficiency. By helping our clients transform their businesses, we’re also transforming our industry for the better.

Transparency - We’ve always believed that greater clarity leads to better outcomes. That’s why Navia was founded on accountability, integrity, and loyalty. Our services and systems provide clients with full visibility, and our culture is one of total transparency.

Performance - Only people with years of on-the-ground experience can create freight-forwarding solutions that move the industry ahead. We have the leading people, processes, and high-performance technology in place to deliver consistently superior results.

Partnerships - Partnerships are at the heart of Navia. We’re a trusted team with an embedded collective spirit of going beyond the expected. By making the complex simple, we empower our clients to reach heights. With agility, efficiency, and experience, our purpose is simply this: to deliver value.

At Navia, we’re proud to offer an end-to-end supply chain that performs not only in one or two facets but across the entire process. We are a growing business looking to bolster our global footprint and market share. As such, we are looking for a candidate to fulfill the role of Pricing Analyst. This role provides a dynamic opportunity to grow and evolve with our strategic global business expansion.

The Pricing Analyst, based in our Chicago office, will be responsible for preparing and maintaining pricing and quotes for Navia’s Ocean Freight, Air Freight, and Domestic Freight products. The role involves building accurate customer- and lane-level quotes, analyzing carrier rates and margins, supporting the sales and procurement teams with pricing data and reporting, and keeping rate information up to date in our systems. The selected individual should combine strong analytical skills with commercial awareness and a customer focus, have a working knowledge of the freight-forwarding industry, and be able to collaborate with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Account Management teams across various Regions.

Reports To: VP, Procurement & Network

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate, timely quotes for ocean freight, air freight, and domestic freight, ensuring each quote meets margin targets and is operationally feasible
• Review carrier tariffs, surcharges, and market conditions to keep Navia’s rates competitive and profitable
• Build and maintain customer and lane-level pricing, and keep rate sheets and pricing data accurate, current, and version-controlled in Cargowise and other systems
• Provide pricing analysis and input for customer RFQs, bids, and tenders, coordinating with Procurement and Operations
• Support Procurement by benchmarking carrier rates, identifying savings opportunities, and tracking contract and volume commitments (e.g., MQCs)
• Analyze profitability by lane, customer, and mode – i.e., Margin per TEU, Cost per Kilo – and recommend pricing adjustments
• Monitor freight indices, capacity trends, seasonal patterns, and global events that affect pricing
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Account Management so pricing reflects Navia’s service capabilities and cost structures, and supports new business and customer retention
• Explain pricing and cost breakdowns clearly to internal stakeholders and sister companies
• Follow Navia’s pricing policies, approval processes, and carrier and regulatory requirements

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Quote turnaround time
• Pricing accuracy (variance between quoted and actual cost)
• Margin performance by lane and customer
• Quote and RFQ win rate
• Timeliness of rate sheet updates
• Reduction in pricing errors and re-quotes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in pricing, quoting, or logistics analytics within freight forwarding or transportation (ocean/air/drayage/domestic)
• Working knowledge of ocean, air, and domestic freight cost structures, plus familiarity with related services such as customs clearance and third-party logistics, and the ability to interpret carrier tariffs, surcharges, and market indices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with numerical accuracy; advanced Excel proficiency and comfort working with BI and rate-management tools
• A well-organized self-starter who is highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple quotes under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with individuals from various functional areas and diverse backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Operational knowledge of Cargowise
• Experience with NVOCC and air freight pricing
• Knowledge of global trade lanes and carrier procurement
• Experience supporting RFQs for large accounts
• Understanding of Incoterms
• Experience with a multi-national freight forwarder

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting while working at a computer and occasional fast-paced operations and events.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and co-workers. Regular use of the telephone, virtual meetings, and e-mail for communication. Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting documents.
• Good manual dexterity for operating common office equipment, such as computers, calculators, and copiers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; and operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad.