AGS Logistics

AGS

Head – Pricing, Network & Operations (Global Freight Forwarding - Calicut)

Location: Calicut, India

Job Description:

Pricing & Vendor Management

  • Develop and implement pricing strategies for Air, Sea, Land, and Courier services to ensure competitive and profitable rates. 
  • Collaborate with international vendors to negotiate competitive rates and ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and industry developments to adjust pricing strategies accordingly.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of quotes to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Weekly pricing meetings to analyse the team performance and evaluate client / vendors support.
  • Maintain all import / export tariff with ready reference rate sheet with validity.

Team Management & Operations

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the pricing and operations team at BEO.
  • Monitor incoming emails, ensuring prompt responses and proactive issue resolution.
  • Ensure proper delegation of tasks, workload management, and drive team performance by setting clear goals, tracking progress, and providing guidance.
  • Implement all organizational policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner in the function.

Client Services, Account Management & Sales Support

  • Manage ongoing shipments, providing proactive updates and resolving issues as they arise.
  • Support the onboarding of new key accounts, ensuring seamless integration and efficient handling.
  • Collaborate closely with the sales team to develop customized pricing strategies that aid in converting new accounts (LOCAL & NETWORK) 
  • Provide data-driven insights, market analysis, and innovative solutions to support sales growth.
  • Verify the pricing report to analyse the win/loose opportunities.
  • Perform other related tasks as required by immediate superior.
Academic / Professional Qualification
  • Graduate in Business Management / Commerce.
  • Diploma in Logistics or Related field is desirable.
Job Experience
  • 5 - 6 Years Global Freight Forwarding experience including 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Experience in sales.
Behavioral Competencies
  • Integrity / Honest / Ethical Behavior 
  • Responsibility / Reliability 
  • Customer Focus 
  • Negotiation skills.
Technical Competencies
  • Knowledge in technical terms and systems related to multimode cargo / logistics.
  • Strong presence & support in Air, Sea, Land, and Courier pricing.
Language Skills
  • English & Hindi communication. 
  • Written communication.

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