Pricing Coordinator

Confidential; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Shepperton seeks a Multimodal Pricing Coordinator to support pricing and quotation activities across Air, Ocean, Road and Customs services.

You will obtain rates from carriers, ensure timely, accurate quotes and assist with RFIs, RFQs and market updates in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Good numerical ability and strong attention to detail.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quotation requests and competing priorities.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics, shipping or transport.
• Previous experience within a pricing, commercial, customer service or freight operations role.
• Knowledge of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Road Freight or Customs.
• Experience using CargoWise or a similar freight-forwarding system.
• Understanding of freight rates, surcharges, Incoterms and international transport.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pricing Manager with the daily management of quotation requests.
• Prepare and issue quotations for Air, Ocean, Road and Customs services.
• Obtain rates from shipping lines, airlines, hauliers, overseas partners and other suppliers.
• Ensure quotations are accurate, commercially appropriate and issued within agreed timescales.
• Assist the Sales Team with pricing requests and commercial information.
• Follow up with suppliers and partners where rates or additional information are outstanding.
• Maintain accurate pricing, supplier and quotation information within CargoWise.
• Ensure quotation records are complete and accurately maintained.
• Assist with RFIs, RFQs and customer tender submissions.
• Support the Pricing Manager with market-rate research and competitor information.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly market updates for the Marketing and Commercial teams.
• Maintain carrier, supplier and overseas partner rate files.
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with the overseas partner network.
• Identify opportunities to obtain improved buying rates and commercial terms.
• Liaise with Sales and Operations to ensure quotations accurately reflect operational requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the Pricing and Commercial function.
• Assist with commercial reporting and quotation analysis.
• Monitor outstanding quotations and assist with obtaining feedback from the Sales Team.
• Maintain confidentiality of supplier costs, commercial rates and company pricing information.

Skills

Numerical ability

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Quotation management

Freight knowledge

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Job title: Multimodal Pricing Coordinator

Location: Shepperton, TW17

Salary: 30,000 - 37,000 DOE

Multimodal Pricing Coordinator Overview

I am currently recruiting for a Pricing Coordinator to join an established international freight forwarding and logistics business based in Shepperton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the commercial and pricing side of freight forwarding, supporting a broad range of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Road Freight and Customs activities. The role would suit someone who is organised, numerate, commercially minded and highly detail-focused, with either existing experience within freight forwarding/logistics or a strong interest in developing within the industry. The successful candidate will join the Sales & Commercial function and can develop a broad understanding of international freight pricing, procurement and commercial management.

Multimodal Pricing Coordinator Responsibilities

• Support the Pricing Manager with the daily management of quotation requests.
• Prepare and issue quotations for Air, Ocean, Road and Customs services.
• Obtain rates from shipping lines, airlines, hauliers, overseas partners and other suppliers.
• Ensure quotations are accurate, commercially appropriate and issued within agreed timescales.
• Assist the Sales Team with pricing requests and commercial information.
• Follow up with suppliers and partners where rates or additional information are outstanding.
• Maintain accurate pricing, supplier and quotation information within CargoWise.
• Ensure quotation records are complete and accurately maintained.
• Assist with RFIs, RFQs and customer tender submissions.
• Support the Pricing Manager with market-rate research and competitor information.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly market updates for the Marketing and Commercial teams.
• Maintain carrier, supplier and overseas partner rate files.
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with the overseas partner network.
• Identify opportunities to obtain improved buying rates and commercial terms.
• Liaise with Sales and Operations to ensure quotations accurately reflect operational requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the Pricing and Commercial function.
• Assist with commercial reporting and quotation analysis.
• Monitor outstanding quotations and assist with obtaining feedback from the Sales Team.
• Maintain confidentiality of supplier costs, commercial rates and company pricing information.

Multimodal Pricing Coordinator Requirements

• Good numerical ability and strong attention to detail.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quotation requests and competing priorities.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics, shipping or transport.
• Previous experience within a pricing, commercial, customer service or freight operations role.
• Knowledge of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Road Freight or Customs.
• Experience using CargoWise or a similar freight-forwarding system.
• Understanding of freight rates, surcharges, Incoterms and international transport.

Career Development

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a broad understanding of international freight pricing, procurement and commercial management.

As your experience and knowledge develop, you will be encouraged to take greater ownership of quotations, supplier negotiations, trade lanes and commercial projects.

There is potential to progress within the Pricing and Commercial function, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career within freight forwarding and logistics.