Export Head - Pricing & Operations

Job Description: Head – Export Pricing & Operations

Experience: 10+ Years
Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics
Location: Green Park, New Delhi

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end Ocean Export Pricing and Operations functions, ensuring smooth execution and profitable business.
  • Manage FCL, LCL, DG, OOG, heavy-lift and project cargo pricing, including spot rates, contracts, RFQs and tenders.
  • Handle end-to-end export documentation, including MBL/HBL, AMS/ISF filing, pre-alerts and BL draft approvals.
  • Maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, NVOCCs, overseas agents and customers for competitive rates and efficient services.
  • Ensure healthy gross margins, accurate quotations and timely responses to urgent pricing enquiries.
  • Oversee shipment execution, freight payment coordination, shipment tracking and operational follow-ups.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Operations and overseas partners to ensure commercial accuracy and smooth shipment handling.
  • Monitor freight market trends, control costs, improve profitability and resolve pricing or operational issues.
  • Lead and guide the Export Pricing & Operations team, ensuring process compliance and timely reporting to management.

Key Skills & Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in Export Pricing and Ocean Export Operations within the freight forwarding industry.
  • Strong expertise in both export pricing and documentation/operations.
  • Excellent knowledge of FCL, LCL, DG, OOG and project cargo shipments.
  • Hands-on experience in MBL/HBL, AMS/ISF, pre-alerts and BL coordination.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of freight calculations, shipping line rates, surcharges and international trade lanes.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, handle urgent shipments and drive business profitability.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Flexible schedule
  • Internet reimbursement
  • Leave encashment
  • Paid sick time
  • Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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