Pricing Specialist/Pricing Analyst

Reference: JHB003880-SS-1

Our client in the Freight Forwarding Industry is urgently looking to employ a Pricing Analyst(Pricing Specialist) at their organization. Duties & Responsibilities

Location: JHB, Gauteng

Job Summary The Pricing Analyst is responsible for managing complex and high-value quotations, supporting the development of the estimating function, and driving consistent estimating standards through a structured, shared-load operating model. To produce accurate, commercially competitive freight estimates across all transport modes.

Requirements

• Matric (essential); relevant Freight Forwarding or Supply Chain Management certifications are advantageous.

• 3–5 years of experience in a pricing role within the Clearing and Forwarding industry is non-negotiable.

• Proven experience in preparing estimates and quotations specifically for Project Cargo is essential.

• Strong knowledge of multiple modes of transport, including road, sea, and specialised cargo movements.

• Sound understanding and working knowledge of Incoterms is non-negotiable.

• Strong commercial and financial understanding.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong stakeholder management abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse market trends, competitor pricing, and customer requirements to support pricing decisions.

• Conduct pricing research and gather relevant data to identify pricing opportunities and risks.

• Monitor and evaluate pricing performance against targets and recommend adjustments as needed.

• Collaborate with the pricing team to develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Identify pricing trends and recommend adjustments to pricing structures to remain competitive in the market.

• Provide insights and recommendations on pricing strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability.

• Prepare and review pricing proposals and quotations based on customer requirements and pricing structures.

• Utilise pricing tools and systems to calculate costs, apply pricing rules, and determine pricing guidelines.

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in preparing and submitting pricing proposals to customers.

• Maintain pricing tools and systems to calculate costs, apply pricing rules, and determine pricing structures.

• Respond to pricing inquiries from customer service representatives and communicate pricing changes, updates, and promotions.

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure proper understanding and implementation of pricing strategies.

• Generate pricing reports, analyse pricing performance, and identify improvement opportunities.

• Track pricing trends, customer preferences, and market dynamics to provide insights into pricing strategy adjustments.

• Assist in preparing pricing presentations and reports for management review.

Package & Remuneration

MR - MR - Monthly