Ocean Pricing Supervisor

• Supervise, coach, and develop Ocean Pricing Specialists to ensure consistent performance and professional growth.
• Manage daily workflow and workload distribution within the pricing team.
• Monitor team productivity, service levels, and quote turnaround times.
• Conduct regular performance discussions and contribute to annual performance reviews.
• Train team members on pricing procedures, systems, carrier updates, and best practices.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for pricing-related issues and customer service concerns.
• Oversee preparation and response to spot and long-term ocean freight pricing requests for FCL and LCL shipments.
• Review and approve pricing submissions within established authority levels.
• Ensure quotations align with company pricing strategies, profitability objectives, and market conditions.
• Support the U.S. organization with pricing solutions for global ocean opportunities.
• Coordinate with overseas offices, agents, and commercial teams to develop complete end-to-end pricing solutions.
• Support strategic opportunities, key accounts, and complex pricing proposals.

Carrier Procurement & Market Management

• Negotiate and procure rates with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and co-loaders within approved parameters.
• Monitor market trends, carrier pricing, capacity conditions, and industry developments.
• Provide market intelligence and pricing recommendations to management and commercial teams.

Process & Systems Management

• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of Web Cargo, Catapult, and other internal pricing systems.
• Monitor pricing data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Generate and review pricing performance reports and KPI metrics.
• Support system enhancements, testing, and training initiatives as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to company policies, compliance requirements, and pricing guidelines.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Job will require punctual attendance and regular presence on-site at the assigned work location.

Other

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience with Web Cargo, Catapult, SharePoint, Outlook, and related transportation systems.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight markets, carrier procurement, and pricing strategies.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of ocean freight pricing or ocean operations experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience negotiating with ocean carriers and managing customer pricing solutions.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• 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 Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Emp…