Air Freight Product & Pricing Specialist

About Us

The Rhenus Group stands out as a premier global logistics provider, boasting operations in over 70 countries with a workforce of 40,000 employees across 1,320 locations. With an annual turnover of EUR 7.5 billion, this family-owned enterprise offers comprehensive services ranging from transportation and warehousing to customs clearance and added-value solutions. Its business units focus unwaveringly on customer needs to continuously develop innovative supply chain solutions.

The company fosters a vibrant culture emphasizing four core values: Entrepreneurship encourages innovation; Integrity ensures transparency and honesty in all dealings; Empowerment motivates every team member to take initiative and ownership; and Leadership promotes collaboration that inspires personal and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and support the air product and commercial strategies in coordination with the Country Product Manager and commercial teams.
• Assist in evolving the organization towards a product-focused approach.
• Customize and implement global air freight plans to suit local market dynamics and operational aspects, directing commercial strategies and guiding sales on key lanes, targeted accounts, and pricing tactics.
• Continuously monitor profitability and gross margins by trade route, client, and product to enhance margins, optimize cost, and promote service upsells.
• Ensure adherence to global core carrier compliance policies.
• Manage pricing duties for product-related inquiries, including RFQs and tenders.
• Maintain and update the product tariff framework within the global pricing system.
• Provide precise pricing information to sales teams and clients, ensuring effective follow-up.
• Support sales through customer negotiations to secure additional opportunities.
• Develop strategic plans for less profitable lanes and clients to boost profitability.
• Independently perform analytical tasks to devise accurate pricing models increasing customer profitability.
• Communicate agreement statuses with clients, sales, and operations teams.
• Oversee the annual price adjustment processes.
• Continuously analyze and improve pricing structures and procedures.

Candidate Profile

• At least 3 years’ experience in air product or pricing roles preferred; 3–5 years in the logistics industry is advantageous.
• Strong customer-service orientation with a high level of accountability and ownership.
• Proactive self-starter able to work independently without need for close supervision.
• Deep understanding of pricing strategies and bid procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in English both spoken and written.
• Proficient in multitasking under deadline pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven analytical, negotiation skills, and a constructive hands-on approach.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (especially advanced Excel functions), familiarity with CRM systems is advantageous.
• Positive, professional demeanor when interacting by phone and email with colleagues and customers.
• Results-driven and persistent with a passion for continual improvement.

Job Offer & Benefits

• Engage in a young, dynamic workplace environment.
• Opportunity to participate in challenging and expansive projects within an exciting corporate setting.
• Access to e-learning and career advancement resources.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work remotely.
• Permanent employment contracts only.