Ocean Pricing Analyst

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Itasca, IL

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ocean Pricing Analyst will be responsible for preparing and responding to spot and long-term ocean freight pricing requests (FCL/LCL) within approved thresholds, providing best-fit solutions and market-driven pricing. This role provides pricing support to the U.S. organization for global ocean opportunities in alignment with established thresholds. The analyst will also process agent requests for U.S. export shipments, ensuring accuracy and timely turnaround, and negotiate and procure rates with carriers and co-loaders as needed. Collaboration with overseas colleagues and agents is essential for developing complete end-to-end pricing. The position requires maintaining WebCargo - Catapult and internal pricing modules for accurate status updates and reporting, and staying current on industry trends and ocean product updates to support competitive pricing decisions. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sound analytical abilities.
• Strategic mindset with strong business analysis capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and related productivity tools.
• Working knowledge of other software as needed (e.g., WebCargo, SharePoint, Outlook).
• 2 years’ experience in ocean pricing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and respond to spot and long-term ocean freight pricing requests (FCL/LCL) within approved thresholds, providing best-fit solutions and market-driven pricing.
• Provide pricing support to the U.S. organization for global ocean opportunities in alignment with thresholds established by the Ocean Product Director.
• Process agent requests for U.S. export shipments, ensuring accuracy and timely turnaround.
• Negotiate and procure rates with carriers and co-loaders for applicable volumes within approved thresholds, as needed.
• Collaborate with overseas colleagues and agents to develop complete end-to-end pricing.
• Maintain WebCargo - Catapult and internal pricing modules to ensure accurate status updates and reporting.
• Stay current on industry trends and ocean product updates (weekly and monthly) to support competitive pricing decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED