PRICING MANAGER M/F

	PRICING MANAGER M/F

General informations

Africa Global Logistics Namibia offers of logistics solutions in all sectors of activities that govern economic life in this country. For 14 years, through our multimodal logistics solutions (clearing and forwarding, transport, warehousing, vessel agency & husbandry)) we have been modifying our know-how in the service of socio-economic development in “name of the country”. Thanks to the synergy of our means, we take an active part in major development projects in the African “region”. Thanks to investments in equipment and innovations, our teams are committed to offering tailor-made logistics solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers.

Job description

Mission Description                      

Job Purpose:
The Pricing Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing pricing strategies that support AGL Namibia's commercial objectives, ensure competitiveness, protect margins, and align with market and regulatory requirements. The role works closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Regional Commercial teams.
Job Function:
• Pricing Strategy & Governance
• Develop and maintain pricing strategies for all products and services in line with commercial and financial targets.
• Ensure pricing structures support profitability, volume growth, and market competitiveness.
• Establish and enforce pricing governance, approval matrices, and compliance with internal policies.
• Review and approve pricing proposals, tenders, and special rate requests.

Commercial & Sales Support
• Partner with the Sales team to provide pricing guidance for bids, tenders, and customer negotiations.
• Prepare pricing models and rate cards for new and existing customers.
• Support contract renewals through pricing analysis and margin reviews.
• Provide scenario analysis to support strategic commercial decisions.

Costing & Financial Analysis
• Analyse cost drivers including transport, fuel, customs, warehousing, and operational costs.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure accurate cost allocation and margin tracking.
• Monitor profitability at customer, lane, and product level.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and pricing improvement.

Market & Data Analysis
• Conduct market benchmarking and competitor pricing analysis.
• Monitor market trends, customer behaviour, and regulatory changes impacting pricing.
• Develop pricing dashboards and reports for management review.
• Stakeholder & Regional Collaboration
• Collaborate with Regional Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure pricing alignment.
• Support regional pricing initiatives and cross-border corridor pricing.
• Act as a key commercial advisor to management on pricing-related matters.

 

Profile

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
• Margin improvement and protection
• Accuracy and timeliness of pricing proposals
• Compliance with pricing governance
• Commercial support effectiveness
• Market competitiveness and responsiveness

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years' experience in pricing, commercial analysis, or financial roles, preferably within logistics, freight, or supply chain.
• Strong experience in pricing models, tenders, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience in the Namibian or Southern African logistics market will be advantageous.
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment.