Freight & Pricing Executive

Job Description

Logistics and Freight Management:

• Oversee and manage logistics costs related to freight, inland transportation, and other services to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and transportation companies to stay updated on ocean freight rates, sailing schedules, and new services.

Pricing and Cost Optimization:

• Solicit and negotiate competitive pricing from transportation vendors, ensuring optimal cost management across various services.
• Monitor market conditions and implement timely price adjustments in response to fluctuations, ensuring costs remain competitive.

Reporting and Vendor Relationship Management:

• Prepare and present detailed logistics cost reports to management, providing insights into cost trends and identifying areas for improvement.
• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with logistics vendors and partners, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Take on other logistics-related tasks as assigned by the manager, ensuring smooth operations and effective problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Job Requirement

• Requirements. Bachelor’s degree from related fields.
• At least 2 years experience in the related field.
• Experience in pricing and freight forwarding/shipping line is preferable.
• Be able to work under high pressure and solve problems effectively.
• Good English in writing/mailing/reporting.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Office 365, and the ability to quickly adapt and work with new software
• Ability to deal with multi-functional tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and understanding of the necessity of making things right the first time.
• Be able to work under pressure and be willing to take responsibility.