Freight Pricing Coordinator

Our client is an International Global Freight Forwarder delivering world-class import/export solutions across air, ocean, and road freight, as well as supply chain management and specialist services in retail, manufacturing, automotive and chemical sectors amongst others.

We are now looking for a customer-focused Freight Pricing Specialist professional to join our high-performing team based in Birmingham
The successful candidate will be supporting with pricing for air, ocean (FCL and LCL) and multimodal. They will be speaking to customer and shipping lines to ensure they are getting the best price

We are looking for candidates who have pricing experience and strong customer service. It would be great if you also have experience with Cargo Wise and are commercially minded

We are looking for applying candidates with pricing freight experience and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, carriers, and suppliers to effectively negotiate and confirm rates

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Create and issue quotations to prospects & customers
Follow up issued quotations
Handling Freight pricing for Imports/Exports/Cross Trade
Negotiate rates with carriers / hauliers / suppliers
Track success/failure rate of quotes, reporting back to management
Hold regular service review meeting with key suppliers. Minimise cost increases
Monitor carrier websites and notifications
Communicate with customers to manage and follow up all quotes to obtain feedback

Experience required
Freight forwarding Pricing/Quotations experience
An understanding of how to influence the profitability through effective pricing
Able to cope and accustomed to working under pressure to meet fixed deadlines
Dangerous Goods knowledge is preferable
Strong numerical and commercial skill

Package and Benefits:
Salary 27,000 to 37,000 dependent upon experience, flexible for the right candidate
Pension
22 days holiday to start
Rewards and Discounts
Heath care plan
Cycle to work scheme
Social events
Free Parking
Plus more