Sea Logistics Pricing Specialist

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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How you create impact

The Sea Logistics Pricing Specialist partners closely with the Sales Team, Account Owners, Business Operations, and Sea Freight Trade Managers to drive growth and profitability for the Eastern U.S. Territory by developing competitive pricing for TPEB import opportunities. The role is responsible for formulating and managing responses to mid‑size regional bids (RFQs) and spot‑rate quotation requests. Additionally, this position oversees the booking authorization process, ensuring alignment with origin offices and adherence to the established pricing and carrier strategy for the Eastern U.S. Territory.

• Work within the Eastern Pricing Team to formulate responses to local/regional RFQs and local spot pricing requests.

• Manage pricing updates for existing customers (rates extension and/or revision, monthly market GRI’s (General Rates Increases), and quarterly bunker updates, etc.

• Work closely with Trade Managers to monitor trends and carrier performance on their respective trade lane and product.

• Work closely with Pricing Manager and Supervisor to support and implement pricing strategies for new/existing customers.

• Work with internal systems to produce formal quotations, monitor rates databases & understand service-related topics from the carriers.

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 we would like you to bring

• 1+ years relevant experience in freight forwarding/supply chain/logistics industry.

• Excellent customer service and clerical skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• A team player who can work effectively with all levels of an organization.

• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office suite including Excel.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Initiative to meet deadlines and work independently.

What's in it for you

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. Base wage 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. #LI-TD1

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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-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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