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QuotingPricing Specialist

Velocity Logistics Hiring

Job Location:

Torrance, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 October 2026 (5 days ago)

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

QUOTING & PRICING ANALYST FREIGHT FORWARDING

Location: Torrance/Los Angeles CA
Industry: International Freight Forwarding
Salary: $60k/$75K BASE commensurate with experience benefits

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a hands-on Pricing & Quoting Analyst to join a growing freight forwarding team in Los Angeles.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys the freight forwarding industry understands that speed and accuracy can win business and wants to be more than just a desk-based pricing analyst.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the sales team by building competitive quotes sourcing rates coordinating with carriers and overseas agents and helping turn opportunities into profitable business.

Were looking for a hustler someone who takes ownership moves quickly asks questions wants to learn and isnt afraid to roll up their sleeves when business gets busy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare accurate and competitive air and ocean freight quotations
Analyze customer requirements and determine the most appropriate routing and pricing options
Source rates from carriers NVOCCs airlines overseas agents and other service providers
Work closely with the sales team to respond quickly to new opportunities and RFQs
Support sales with pricing strategies designed to win new business while maintaining profitability
Review and compare carrier and vendor rates to identify the best solutions
Assist with spot quotes contract rates and customer-specific pricing
Communicate with sales operations carriers and overseas offices to ensure accurate quotations
Maintain pricing information rate sheets and customer quotation records
Follow up on outstanding quotes and help identify opportunities to convert quotes into shipments
Provide ongoing pricing support to the sales team
Step in and assist with additional operational or commercial requirements when business levels increase

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Experience in freight forwarding logistics NVOCC or International Transportation OR Domestic
Proven experience with quoting and pricing is highly preferred
Strong understanding of air and/or ocean freight and/or Domestic
Experience working with carrier rates routing surcharges and international freight costs
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate quotes quickly
Commercially minded with an understanding that pricing is a critical part of winning business
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple quotes simultaneously
Comfortable working closely with sales and taking ownership of deadlines
High-energy hands-on attitude someone who wants to get involved rather than wait to be told what to do
Willingness to put in additional effort when business demands it