Job Description

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare and manage RFQs, spot quotations, and pricing proposals for Air Freight and Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL) shipments.
• Obtain competitive freight rates by coordinating with shipping lines, airlines, NVOCCs, transporters, overseas agents, and other logistics partners.
• Analyze market trends, freight rates, carrier capacities, and routing options to provide commercially competitive quotations.
• Negotiate freight rates with carriers and vendors while ensuring profitability and service quality.
• Maintain and update pricing databases, rate sheets, tariffs, and vendor quotations for quick turnaround.
• Work closely with the Sales and Operations teams to provide timely, accurate, and customer-focused pricing solutions.
• Ensure all customer quotations are submitted within the defined turnaround time (TAT).
• Identify cost-effective routing and logistics solutions based on customer requirements.
• Monitor quotation accuracy, resolve pricing discrepancies, and ensure compliance with company pricing guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents, and other logistics partners.
• Support tender submissions and large customer pricing requirements with detailed commercial analysis.
• Continuously monitor market developments and recommend pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness

Preferred candidate profile

• Primary Preference: Candidates currently working with a Freight Forwarding company in a Pricing, Commercial, Customer Service, or Operations role with exposure to freight quotations.
• Secondary Preference: Candidates from Shipping Lines with hands-on experience in container pricing, rate management, or commercial functions who are looking to transition into the freight forwarding industry.
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding operations, Incoterms, international shipping documentation, and global trade practices.
• Experience in handling RFQs, spot quotations, tenders, and carrier negotiations.
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and freight pricing systems/software.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple quotations within tight timelines.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, BBA, BMS, or a related field.

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