Trade Analyst

Kuehne+Nagel; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Torrance, CA is seeking a Sea Logistics Pricing Expert to lead Transpacific Eastbound pricing in the Western Area. You will collaborate with Sales, Trade Management, Revenue Care and Operations to craft commercially sound pricing and optimize yield.

With 3+ years in international freight forwarding and deep knowledge of TPEB lanes, you will influence pricing decisions, evaluate carrier options, and support large opportunities while maintaining profitability and market

Qualifications

• 3+ years of international freight forwarding experience, including sea freight pricing and commercial development.

Responsibilities

• Act as pricing subject matter expert for Transpacific Eastbound (TPEB) lanes, guiding Sales and Operations with pricing guidance.
• Independently evaluate carrier options, routing, capacity, and market dynamics to maximize margin and yield.
• Own pricing strategy for assigned lanes and customer segments balancing competitiveness and profitability.
• Advise Sales during customer engagements and large opportunities with commercial insights.
• Maintain knowledge of carrier contracts, market movements, and trade developments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Trade Management to align pricing with broader strategies.
• Lead pricing discussions for RFQs and complex requirements.

Skills

Sea freight pricing

Market intelligence

Pricing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Job description

It's more than a job As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

It's more than a job As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

How you create impact

The Sea Logistics Pricing Expert serves as the Western Area's subject matter expert for Transpacific Eastbound (TPEB) pricing strategy and market intelligence. This role partners closely with Sales, Trade Management, Revenue Care, and Operations to develop commercially sound pricing solutions that balance customer competitiveness with yield optimization and profitability. Leveraging deep knowledge of carrier markets, trade lanes, routing options, and market dynamics, the Pricing Expert acts as a trusted advisor to the organization and plays a critical role in driving profitable growth across the region.

• Act as the Western Area's pricing subject matter expert for TPEB trade lanes, providing market guidance, pricing recommendations, and strategic support to Sales, Trade, and Operations teams.
• Independently evaluate carrier options, routing alternatives, market capacity, and competitive dynamics to develop pricing solutions that maximize margin, yield, and conversion opportunities.
• Own pricing strategy for assigned trade lanes and customer segments, balancing market competitiveness with profitability objectives.
• Advise Sales teams during customer engagements and large opportunities, providing commercial insights and recommendations that strengthen customer value propositions.
• Maintain strong knowledge of carrier contract structures, market movements, vessel capacity trends, and emerging trade developments to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Area and National Trade Management to align pricing decisions with broader commercial and trade strategies.
• Lead pricing discussions for strategic opportunities, regional RFQs, and complex customer requirements, serving as the primary escalation point for pricing guidance.

What we would like you to bring

• 3+ years of international freight forwarding experience, including at least 1 year in sea freight pricing, trade management, and commercial development.
• Deep expertise in TPEB trade lanes, carrier networks, service offerings, routing alternatives, and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent commercial decisions that balance competitiveness, customer needs, and profitability objectives.
• Strong understanding of carrier procurement, contract management, rate structures, surcharges, and market pricing mechanisms.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to Sales and commercial leadership teams.
• Exceptional commercial acumen with a track record of identifying market opportunities and driving profitable growth.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target base salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $80,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. TD1

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes [e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑sign…

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.