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Gramans Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gramans Group is seeking a detail-oriented Freight Forwarding Specialist in New York, NY, to manage and prepare accurate shipping quotations. You will negotiate with carriers, maintain pricing databases, and ensure compliance with financial controls. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or Customs Administration is preferred, alongside strong analytical and negotiation skills. This role requires the ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or shipping industry.
• Strong knowledge of costing, financial analysis, and margin computation.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate quotations for various freight services.
• Request and negotiate rates with carriers and service providers.
• Maintain updated rate sheets and pricing databases.
• Ensure compliance with pricing structure and internal policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy/ Customs Administration or equivalent

Job description

• Prepare timely and accurate quotations for:
  • Sea Freight (FCL/LCL – Import & Export)
  • Air Freight (Import & Export)
  • Inland trucking and other value-added services
• Compute and analyze freight costs, surcharges, duties, taxes, and other charges.
• Ensure correct application of mark‑ups and target margins.
• Review and validate costing sheets before release to Sales.

2. Rate Sourcing & Negotiation

• Request and negotiate rates with:
  • Shipping lines
  • Airlines
  • Co‑loaders
  • Trucking providers
  • Overseas agents
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and service providers.
• Monitor market rate fluctuations and industry trends.

4. Database & Documentation Management

• Maintain updated rate sheets, tariffs, and pricing databases.
• Ensure proper documentation of quotations and approvals.
• Keep organized records of carrier contracts and rate agreements.
• Prepare periodic pricing and margin reports for management review.
• Work closely with Sales Team to provide competitive rates.
• Coordinate with Operations to confirm feasibility of quoted services.
• Provide clarifications on pricing components when needed.
• Assist in bidding and tender submissions.

6. Compliance & Policy Adherence

• Ensure quotations follow company pricing structure and approval matrix.
• Adhere to financial controls and internal audit requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of company pricing strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy/ Customs Administration or equivalent (preferred)
• Proven experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or shipping industry
• Strong knowledge of costing, financial analysis, and margin computation
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines