Company Description MERCURY GLOBAL SHIPPING FZE is an international logistics company specializing in ocean import and export services. Based in Sharjah, the company supports clients with comprehensive freight solutions across global trade lanes. MERCURY GLOBAL SHIPPING FZE focuses on reliable, cost-effective shipping services tailored to diverse industry needs. Team members collaborate in a dynamic environment where accuracy, customer focus, and operational efficiency are highly valued.
Role Description The PRICING SPECIALIST – OCEAN IMPORT/EXPORT is a full-time, on-site role based in Sharjah. The role is responsible for preparing accurate ocean freight quotations, analyzing carrier tariffs and surcharges, and optimizing pricing strategies for import and export shipments. Day-to-day tasks include liaising with carriers and agents for rate negotiations, maintaining up-to-date pricing databases, and ensuring timely responses to internal and external pricing requests. The specialist will collaborate with sales and customer service teams to support bid preparations, respond to tender inquiries, and provide cost breakdowns that align with company margin and market competitiveness. Additional duties include monitoring market trends, assessing profitability, and ensuring pricing complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- * Strong analytical skills to interpret tariffs, cost structures, and market data for ocean import/export pricing.
- Effective communication skills to coordinate with carriers, internal teams, and customers on rates and proposals.
- Foundational finance skills to understand margins, cost components, and basic profitability analysis.
- Customer service skills to respond promptly, accurately, and professionally to pricing inquiries and client requests.
- Sales-related skills to support quotation preparation, tenders, and rate proposals that help secure new and repeat business.
- Experience in ocean freight, logistics, or supply chain operations, preferably in a pricing or operations role.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and pricing tools (e.g., Excel) and comfort working with large data sets.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple pricing requests under deadlines.
- Relevant diploma or degree in logistics, business, finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to work on-site in Sharjah and collaborate in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.