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Senior Pricing Analyst

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A Senior Pricing Analyst supports global ocean freight pricing operations, analyzing complex RFQs, freight tariffs, and commercial pricing across the WWA network, and guiding junior analysts.

About this role

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Pricing Analyst to support WorldWide Alliance (WWA) global ocean freight pricing operations across the WWA network. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of international freight forwarding, LCL shipping, and commercial pricing principles. This role requires the ability to interpret complex customer RFQs, analyse pricing requirements, coordinate with global stakeholders, and deliver accurate commercial solutions within agreed service levels.

The Senior Pricing Analyst will also act as a subject matter expert (SME), supporting junior team members while driving process improvements and maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse and manage complex CFS-to-CFS Ocean Freight pricing requests and customer RFQs.
  • Interpret customer-specific pricing instructions, commercial agreements, tariffs, and pricing guidelines.
  • Apply freight tariffs, origin and destination charges, surcharges, routing conditions, and pricing validity accurately.
  • Coordinate with WWA members and internal stakeholders across multiple countries to obtain competitive pricing within defined SLAs.
  • Review pricing submissions for completeness, consistency, and commercial accuracy before finalization.
  • Resolve pricing discrepancies by analysing customer requirements and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Handle complex pricing cases and provide guidance to junior Pricing Analysts.
  • Maintain customer-specific pricing rules, documentation, and process knowledge.
  • Monitor productivity, quality, turnaround time, and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
  • Prepare reports and perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other business tools.
  • Support training, knowledge sharing, and onboarding of new team members.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
  • 3–5 years of experience in Ocean Freight, Freight Forwarding, Shipping, Logistics, or Commercial Pricing.
  • Strong understanding of LCL Ocean Freight (CFS-to-CFS) operations, trade lanes, tariffs, and freight pricing principles.
  • Experience interpreting customer RFQs and commercial pricing requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, logical formulas, data validation, conditional formatting, charts, and basic data analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Experience working with pricing systems, freight management systems, or ERP applications is an advantage.
Preferred Competencies
  • Strong commercial and pricing acumen with analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Effective stakeholder management with a customer-centric approach.
  • Ability to drive process improvements, make informed decisions, and demonstrate ownership and accountability.
  • Experience in team mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
  • Success measured through pricing accuracy, SLA adherence, productivity and quality KPIs, customer satisfaction, reduction in pricing errors, process improvement initiatives, and mentoring effectiveness.

Benefits

At Shipco-IT, we pride ourselves on our vibrant and supportive culture.
  • Exciting Work Culture: Join our friendly, supportive team and start making a difference from day one
  • Innovate Logistics: Help improve global efficiency and shape the future of logistics
  • Collaborative Environment: Work with leaders in the industry in a creative and open culture
  • Growth Opportunities: Reach your full potential with abundant professional and personal development options
  • Competitive Compensation: Earn a salary that reflects your skills and expertise
  • Awards and Recognition: For outstanding performance or significant contributions to the company's success
Join Shipco-IT and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of the transportation and logistics industry.

Visit us at www.shipco-it.com / www.shipco.com follow us on LinkedIn

Skills

Basic Data AnalysisChartsConditional FormattingData ValidationExcelINDEX MATCHLOGICAL FormulasPivot TablesVLOOKUPXLOOKUP

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