Pricing Analyst - Marítimo

About the company

Venkel Cargo is a logistics operator with a track record of over 100 years in the sector. We specialize in integrated supply chain management, offering strategic and efficient solutions for global trade. As an organization in constant evolution, we seek to incorporate professional talent that contributes to our solidity and international growth vision.

Why should you join the Venkel Cargo team? You will be part of a century-old company but with modern agility. By joining our high-performance team, you will be able to explore real opportunities for training and professional development. You will be a key piece in building the logistical solutions that move global trade, working in an environment that challenges your intellect and rewards your talent.

-Requirements- Minimum education: Higher education - Bachelor's degree 3 years of experience Languages: English Age: between 18 and 40 years Keywords: analista, analyst

Your tasks

What will you do in this position? Design, execute, and control the cost strategy to ensure competitive and profitable quotes, providing strategic and personalized support to the commercial team through defined work cells. The main function is not just to request freight, but to comprehensively analyze costs, conditions, and risks to build commercial proposals that are competitive enough to win the business and profitable for the company.

Ensure rate competitiveness without compromising the profit margin. Design and execute purchasing strategies through active negotiation with airlines, shipping lines, and strategic allies. Provide the commercial team with quotes including options, competitive analysis, proprietary products, and direct communication. Manage and update rates, sharing relevant and timely information with the sales team. Know and follow up on each salesperson's pipeline, including expected volumes, annual must wins, and strategic RFQs. Actively request feedback on issued quotes to increase the closing hit rate. Participate in tenders and RFQs strictly complying with defined times, scope, and deliverables. Complete the productivity report and quotation matrix fully and punctually. Maintain excellent interdepartmental communication and collaboration (Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Networks, and Administration). Immediately escalate any delicate, sensitive, or risky issue to the Pricing Manager. Strictly comply with the previously established supplier registration process. Comply with the SLAs (Service Level Agreements) and metrics agreed upon for the area.

Operational note: Each Pricing Analyst will be assigned a geographic front (Lane), specific commercial cells, and transversal responsibilities within the team, such as: Continuous monitoring of market fluctuations in their assigned route (GRI, PSS, blank sailings). Development and consolidation of relationships with key suppliers in their region. Cross-analytical support for the team during peak seasons or high-volume tenders.

Requirements

Education:

• Completed Bachelor's degree in International Trade, International Business, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 to 3 years in Pricing, Procurement, or analytical/commercial roles exclusively within the Freight Forwarding sector.

Languages: Advanced English (indispensable for actively negotiating with shipping lines, airlines, and international agents).

Technical Knowledge Solid mastery of Incoterms and logistical geography (routes, ports, airports). Experience in managing and negotiating maritime (FCL/LCL), air, and land rates. Provable ability to participate in and structure complex tenders (RFQs). Technological Tools: Advanced Excel (data cross-referencing, pivot tables, database analysis for quotation matrices). Desirable management of logistics software (ERP). Analytical Profile: Exceptional numerical skill, business vision, and ability to detect profitability opportunities ('margin-hunting').

Competencies and Skills Assertive Communication: Ability to transmit conditions clearly to internal and external clients. Adaptability to Change: Agility to react to abrupt fluctuations in the logistics market. Integrity: Total transparency in cost management and supplier relationships. Customer Orientation: Focus on facilitating business closures for the commercial area. Organization: Surgical precision in managing multiple simultaneous quotes under pressure. Autonomy: Ability to make strategic decisions on a day-to-day basis. Benefits for Employees

What we offer

At Venkel Cargo, we value your well-being and integral development. We offer:

Grocery vouchers. Savings Fund. Vision support (glasses). Study scholarships (Bachelor's, postgraduate, or diploma) to continue your growth. School scholarships for employees' children. Life Insurance. Funeral Expense Support. Day off for Birthday.

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Pricing Analyst Division: Venkel Global | Area: Freight Forwarding