Trade Manager
Core
Own regional pricing for ocean freight services, managing tariffs, rates, and P&L to support customer needs and business objectives.
Role type
Senior IC trade pricing manager
Builds
Ocean freight pricing strategies, rate databases, and commercial terms for US export trade
Domain
Logistics / Ocean Freight / Supply Chain
Required skills
Pricing strategy, market analysis, negotiation, P&L management, data analysis, ERP systems, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
CargoWise, CRM reporting, complex dataset handling, commercial decision-making
Technologies
CargoWise, CRM, Microsoft Excel, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Analyze market trends and competitor pricing to identify commercial opportunities; Develop and recommend pricing strategies to maximize profitability; Manage accurate ocean freight quotations and pricing exceptions; Negotiate freight rates and commercial terms with carriers and customers; Monitor pricing performance to improve margins; Maintain tariffs, rate databases, and contracts; Conduct freight manifest and pricing audits; Partner with Commercial and Sales teams for market intelligence; Manage customer enquiries, disputes, and contracts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC