Pricing Specialist

Shipco Transport Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) matching

Flexible benefits account

Wellness program

Job summary

Scan-Shipping USA is seeking an experienced Pricing Specialist for the Los Angeles/Long Beach area to deliver timely and competitive rates for air, domestic, LCL, FCL, and project cargo. You will generate quotes and work closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in pricing.

The role involves RFQ participation, use of TMS and online tools, and regular contact with customers and partners to secure optimal freight solutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of import/export air, ocean, and project cargo rate structures.
• Ability to generate timely, competitive quotes for multiple modes.
• Experience with RFQs and rate validation for carriers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with timely and competitive rates for air, domestic, LCL, FCL, and project cargo.
• Generate air export/import quotes in Phoenix based on overseas requests.
• Generate LCL and FCL quotes in Phoenix based on overseas requests.
• Provide domestic rates via the TMS system or spot rates.
• Generate project quotes in Phoenix based on overseas requests.
• Maintain regular internal and external customer contact.
• Use Scan-Shipping systems and online tools for quoting.
• Interact with colleagues and participate in RFQs when needed.

Skills

Air/Export knowledge

Rate calculation

RFQ quoting

TMS systems

Vendor negotiation

Incoterms

LCL/FCL knowledge

Tariffs & rates

Job description

Pricing Specialist

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Long Beach

Reporting To: William Troy

Compensation: $30.00 / hour

Description

As a global service provider, we offer a complete portfolio of shipping and logistics services, including Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Rail and Road Transport, Projects, and Warehousing. We are a global team of 300 colleagues spread over 30+ offices in Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe, representing a culturally diverse workforce. We want to make a difference by always striving for the best solution for our customers. Being passionate about people and teamwork, we truly believe in the importance of strong personal relationships. Scan-Shipping is part of the privately owned Scan-Group, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Today, the group’s companies span shipping and logistics, technology, as well as the leisure industry.

Scan-Shipping has an immediate opening at our Los Angeles branch located in Long Beach, CA, for an experienced Pricing Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist Scan-Shipping USA with timely and competitive rates for air, domestic, LCL, FCL, and project cargo.
• Generate air export & Import quotes in Phoenix based on overseas requests.
• Generate LCL and FCL Import & Export quotes in Phoenix based on overseas requests.
• Provide domestic rates via the TMS system, Domestic services, or spot rates.
• Generate Project quotes in Phoenix based on overseas requests.
• Regular internal and external customer contact as required.
• Regular use of all Scan-Shippings operational systems and online tools.
• Regular internal contact with colleagues as required.Participate in RFQ’s when necessary.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of import and export air freight services, carriers, aircraft types, rate structures, and carrier hubs, with the ability to calculate chargeable weight and identify which aircraft cargo would fit into.
• Knowledge of import and export LCL services, how to calculate cubic meters, weight and measure, carrier lanes, and the proper origin and destination CFS’s.
• Incoterms.
• Knowledge of import and export FCL services, how to calculate space requirements, carrier lanes, and the proper origin and destination ramps/ports.
• Understanding of container sizes.
• Understanding of domestic trucking and services.
• Understanding of rate tables, tariffs and what rates would apply per service/products.
• Ability to procure, review, and analyze offers/proposals thoroughly from various vendors and partners.

Benefits

We offer a positive and friendly atmosphere with opportunities for advancement and personal growth. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We also offer a flexible benefits account, an optional wellness program, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Scan-Shipping is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.