Freight Forwarding Pricing Manager

Company Description Combined Logistics Networks is an ecosystem of seven specialized freight forwarding networks that bring together logistics companies from around the world. The organization connects 700 forwarding members across more than 100 countries, providing access to diverse markets and collaborative business opportunities. Its specialized communities support members in building strong partnerships, sharing expertise, and improving service capabilities. With balanced representation across leading global markets, Combined Logistics Networks offers a dynamic environment for logistics professionals seeking international exposure and growth.

Role Description The Freight Forwarding Pricing Manager is a full-time remote role responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing pricing strategies across global freight forwarding services. The position involves analyzing carrier rates, market trends, and cost structures to create competitive, profitable quotations for air, sea, and land shipments. The manager will collaborate closely with network members, operations teams, and sales teams to respond to RFQs/RFPs, standardize pricing processes, and ensure timely and accurate rate proposals. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining pricing databases, negotiating rates with partners and carriers, monitoring margin performance, and preparing pricing reports and recommendations for management. The role also includes continuous improvement of pricing tools and policies to support sustainable growth across the network.

Qualifications

• Pricing and analytics skills, including experience in freight rate calculation, margin analysis, and use of Excel or similar tools for data evaluation.
• Freight forwarding and logistics knowledge, with understanding of air, sea, and land transport, trade lanes, Incoterms, and global supply chain practices.
• Commercial and negotiation skills, including experience supporting sales teams, handling RFQs/RFPs, and negotiating rates with carriers and partners.
• Process and systems skills, such as competence with TMS, ERP, or pricing platforms, and the ability to standardize and document pricing procedures.
• Communication and collaboration skills, including clear written and verbal communication in English and the ability to work effectively with international stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple pricing requests and deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Prior experience in a pricing, yield management, or revenue management role within freight forwarding or logistics is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.