Navia is where people, technology, and data combine. We are a fully integrated freight and logistics company delivering empowered outcomes across all aspects of the supply chain, including sea and air freight, customs clearance, and third-party logistics and e-commerce.
Since 2003, we've been defined by driving innovation, delivering transparency, leading with high-performance outcomes, and empowering partnerships.
Innovation - Since Navia began, we've been early adopters of technology, pushing its boundaries to drive even greater efficiency. By helping our clients transform their businesses, we're also transforming our industry for the better.
Performance - Only people with years of on-the-ground experience can create freight-forwarding solutions that move the industry ahead. We have the leading people, processes, and high-performance technology in place to deliver consistently superior results.
Partnerships - Partnerships are at the heart of Navia. The Pricing Analyst, based in our Chicago office, will be responsible for preparing and maintaining pricing and quotes for Navia's Ocean Freight, Air Freight, and Domestic Freight products. The role involves building accurate customer- and lane-level quotes, analyzing carrier rates and margins, supporting the sales and procurement teams with pricing data and reporting, and keeping rate information up to date in our systems. The selected individual should combine strong analytical skills with commercial awareness and a customer focus, have a working knowledge of the freight-forwarding industry, and be able to collaborate with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Account Management teams across various Regions.
Reports To: VP, Procurement & Network
Prepare accurate, timely quotes for ocean freight, air freight, and domestic freight, ensuring each quote meets margin targets and is operationally feasible Build and maintain customer and lane-level pricing, and keep rate sheets and pricing data accurate, current, and version-controlled in Cargowise and other systems Provide pricing analysis and input for customer RFQs, bids, and tenders, coordinating with Procurement and Operations Support Procurement by benchmarking carrier rates, identifying savings opportunities, and tracking contract and volume commitments (e.g., Analyze profitability by lane, customer, and mode – i.e., Monitor freight indices, capacity trends, seasonal patterns, and global events that affect pricing Partner with Sales, Operations, and Account Management so pricing reflects Navia's service capabilities and cost structures, and supports new business and customer retention Follow Navia's pricing policies, approval processes, and carrier and regulatory requirements
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Margin performance by lane and customer Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in pricing, quoting, or logistics analytics within freight forwarding or transportation (ocean/air/drayage/domestic)
Working knowledge of ocean, air, and domestic freight cost structures, plus familiarity with related services such as customs clearance and third-party logistics, and the ability to interpret carrier tariffs, surcharges, and market indices
advanced Excel proficiency and comfort working with BI and rate-management tools
Experience with NVOCC and air freight pricing
Experience supporting RFQs for large accounts Experience with a multi-national freight forwarder The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting while working at a computer and occasional fast-paced operations and events. Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and co-workers. Regular use of the telephone, virtual meetings, and e-mail for communication. Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting documents. Good manual dexterity for operating common office equipment, such as computers, calculators, and copiers. and operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad.
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