VERIFIED ENGLISH WORKPLACE
Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist (f/m/d)
Rhenus SE & CO. KG • 40721 Hilden, Germany
100% English First
Key Job Details & Specifications
- Contract: Permanent (Unbefristet)
- Employment: Full-Time
- Start Date: From 2026-10-20
- Work Location: 40721 Hilden, Germany
- Employer: Rhenus SE & CO. KG
Welcome to Rhenus!
The Rhenus Group is one of the world's leading logistics service providers, operating on a global scale. Across the entire supply chain, we offer tailored solutions for businesses from a wide range of industries. From multimodal transportation and efficient warehousing to seamless customs clearance and innovative value-added services, we stay ahead of the curve and stand by our customers every step of the way.
What you can expect:
- From day one, you take ownership of preparing, reviewing and submitting competitive quotations for ad-hoc ocean freight requests.
- When it comes to tenders, you manage the pricing process and team up with Sales and Inside Sales to develop attractive and commercially sound solutions.
- With an eye on performance, you monitor and analyze hit rates across different locations, spot trends and translate your findings into opportunities for improvement.
- Looking at the bigger picture, you optimize the entire pricing setup, from the main leg to local charges as well as pre-carriage and on-carriage costs.
- You connect the dots between Sales, Inside Sales, Operational Excellence and Carrier Management to balance customer needs, competitiveness and profitability.
- Last but not least, you actively contribute to the sustainable growth of our ocean freight business by continuously challenging and improving existing pricing approaches.
What you bring:
- First things first: you bring several years of experience in ocean freight forwarding, ideally combined with a background in operational handling and/or pricing.
- You have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and know how to turn data into smart commercial decisions.
- Even when things get busy, you keep a cool head, set the right priorities and work independently and reliably under tight deadlines.
- On top of that, you combine a hands-on attitude with a strong commercial mindset and always keep profitability and efficiency in sight.
- Last but not least, you are fluent in written and spoken English, while any additional language skills are a welcome bonus.
Your benefits:
- Cafeteria: Fuel your day with nutritious meals at our on-site cafeteria.
- Events: From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy exclusive perks: Our extensive partner network gives you access to special discounts with various providers.
- Job ticket: Cut commuting costs and zip through your journey to work with our public transport job ticket.
- Monthly Gift Vouchers: Enjoy an extra amount each month for fuel, groceries, or entertainment.
- Personalized Growth: Accelerate your career with development opportunities, tailored to your talents and interests.