Freight pricing coordinator

Our client, a well-established and growing freight forwarding and logistics organisation, is seeking an experienced Import / Export Pricing & Operations Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded logistics professional with strong export operations knowledge across Air, Sea, and Road freight.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing complex export quotations, supporting operational delivery, and building strong relationships with clients and international partners. This position offers a blend of commercial and operational responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple aspects of the supply chain.

Pricing & Quotation Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for complex export pricing enquiries across Air, Sea, and Road freight services.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop competitive pricing strategies for new business opportunities and global tenders.
• Negotiate rates with carriers, agents, and third-party suppliers to maximise profitability while maintaining high service standards.
• Maintain and manage tariff databases to ensure accurate and timely customer quotations.

Export Operations & Booking Support

• Support the export team with the day-to-day coordination and execution of international shipments.
• Oversee the end-to-end booking process, ensuring all shipment information is accurately entered into internal systems.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve operational issues to ensure service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, export regulations, and internal procedures.

Client & Partner Management

• Lead the onboarding of key customer accounts, ensuring operational procedures and service requirements are fully implemented.
• Liaise with international agents, carriers, and logistics partners to coordinate door-to-door and cross-border freight movements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert guidance on export regulations, routing options, and logistics solutions.
• Deliver regular updates and exceptional service to key stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience within a freight forwarding or export logistics environment.
• Strong operational knowledge of Air, Sea, and Road export processes.
• Commercially astute with the ability to identify opportunities to improve margins and support business growth.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with freight management systems such as CargoWise or similar.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.