Freight Forwarding Pricing Analyst

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Qualifications
This position requires comprehensive national-level quote and pricing knowledge, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in multiple software applications
Experience in international and domestic sea freight (FCL and LCL) and airfreight pricing
Experience creating quotes for carriers and customers
Experience negotiating pricing rates with carriers and customers
Ability to communicate in English and Spanish both written and verbal
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Logistics or Supply Chain
Experience complying with customs and TSA regulations
Experience working cross functionally to optimize strategies and support business growth
Benefits
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data
Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Responsibilities
As the Freight Forwarding Pricing Specialist, your role involves supporting our sales and operations teams by sourcing pricing aligned with the company's service offerings (ocean, air, land)
Responsibilities include providing quotes to customers, negotiating rates with ocean carriers, airlines, and other vendors, and analyzing market trends in ocean and air freight pricing
You will ensure compliance with FMC regulations and air 3PL business standards
Analyzing and monitoring ocean and air freight pricing data and market trends
Compiling rates for bids, daily quotes, and customer tariff updates
Conducting competitive analysis to determine pricing competitiveness
Preparing and reviewing pricing proposals for various shipping services
Assessing cost structures and profit margins to optimize pricing strategies
Keeping abreast of industry regulations and trade dynamics that may impact pricing
Generating reports and providing recommendations to senior management based on pricing analysis
Ensuring accurate and up-to-date pricing information is maintained in company systems
Supporting pricing negotiations and contracts with carriers and customers
Collecting origin and destination charges to finalize bids
Assisting sales with creative service offerings and drawing in additional services beyond the request
Job description
Your Job

Prolog International Shipping, a subsidiary of KBX, is looking for an Pricing Specialist in Doral, Florida.

Established in 2011, Prolog takes pride in having a highly dedicated team with a wealth of experience and a deep passion for what we do. We bring a unique perspective to the market, pay attention to the fine details, tailor our approach to meet the specific needs of our clients, and prioritize self-improvement to consistently deliver exceptional results.

In 2023, Koch Industries' subsidiary KBX Logistics, acquired Prolog. This collaboration combines the expertise and resources of both companies, enabling Prolog to deliver exceptional logistics solutions. By leveraging KBX's extensive network, Prolog now offers innovative and efficient logistics services that consistently exceed customer expectations.

Our Team

As the Freight Forwarding Pricing Specialist, your role involves supporting our sales and operations teams by sourcing pricing aligned with the company's service offerings (ocean, air, land). Responsibilities include providing quotes to customers, negotiating rates with ocean carriers, airlines, and other vendors, and analyzing market trends in ocean and air freight pricing. You will ensure compliance with FMC regulations and air 3PL business standards. This position requires comprehensive national-level quote and pricing knowledge, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in multiple software applications.

What You Will Do
• Analyzing and monitoring ocean and air freight pricing data and market trends
• Compiling rates for bids, daily quotes, and customer tariff updates
• Conducting competitive analysis to determine pricing competitiveness
• Preparing and reviewing pricing proposals for various shipping services
• Assessing cost structures and profit margins to optimize pricing strategies
• Keeping abreast of industry regulations and trade dynamics that may impact pricing
• Generating reports and providing recommendations to senior management based on pricing analysis
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date pricing information is maintained in company systems
• Supporting pricing negotiations and contracts with carriers and customers
• Collecting origin and destination charges to finalize bids
• Assisting sales with creative service offerings and drawing in additional services beyond the request

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Experience in international and domestic sea freight (FCL and LCL) and airfreight pricing
• Experience creating quotes for carriers and customers
• Experience negotiating pricing rates with carriers and customers

What Will Put You Ahead
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish both written and verbal
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Logistics or Supply Chain
• Experience complying with customs and TSA regulations
• Experience working cross functionally to optimize strategies and support business growth

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

KBX Logistics, a Koch company and global leader in transportation, offers world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. KBX is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network. By building mutually beneficial partnerships and innovative technology, KBX creates a competitive advantage for its customers and meets the growing need for cost effective and reliable supply chain solutions. For more information on KBX, visit www.kbx.com .

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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