Senior Specialist - Forwarding Rates Management - Global Service Centre

About DP World  

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.  With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. 

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.  

About DP World Global Service Centre 

DP World’s Global Service Centre (GSCs) are key enablers of growth delivering standardization, process excellence and expertise, and automation in areas of Finance, Freight Forwarding, Marine Services, Engineering and Human Resources, helping accelerate DP World’s growth and business transformation. As we experience exponential growth, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Discover your next role here and change what's possible for everyone! As an equal employer that recognizes and values diversity and an inclusive culture, we empower and up-skill our people with opportunities to perform at their best. Join us and be part of an amazing team that is transforming the future of world trade. 

Designation: Senior Specialist - Forwarding Rates management - Global Service Centre

Base Location: Navi Mumbai 

Reporting to: Manager - Forwarding Finance

Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end pricing operations for Export & Import (FCL/LCL) across the globe.
• Assist in managing RFQs, rate negotiations, and carrier interactions to ensure competitive pricing.
• Coordinate with sales teams to provide timely, cost-effective quotations for customer queries.
• Liaise with overseas agents and vendors for international pricing and service optimization.
• Analyze procurement data to optimize costs, improve lead times, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and finance teams to align procurement with customer demands and financial objectives.
• Participate in rate filing and contract negotiations with shipping lines
• Maintain and update pricing databases, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements in pricing workflow.
• Adheres to the best practices of the centralized team complying with rules

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in pricing or operations within the logistics or freight forwarding industry.
• Strong understanding of Ocean & Air Freight operations (Export & Import).
• Strong Analytical Skills and Data Analysis experience
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Advanced Excel and pricing management tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs.