SEA FREIGHT PRICING ASSISTANT

Kingsmen Global; Johor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsmen Global is seeking a detail-oriented Freight Rate Analyst to prepare and maintain the monthly FAK rate sheet for SOC and COC containers in Malaysia. You will collect quotes from carriers, track rate changes, and ensure accuracy for sales and operations teams.

The role requires 0–3 years in freight forwarding or logistics, strong Excel skills, and the ability to meet fixed monthly deadlines. Excellent communication with carriers is essential for timely updates.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in freight forwarding, shipping, or logistics (fresh graduates with strong Excel skills may be considered)
• Familiarity with sea freight terms — FAK, SOC, COC, GRI, PSS, and general ocean freight documentation
• Strong proficiency in Excel (formulas, formatting, and data organization)
• High attention to detail and accuracy, given the rate sheet directly affects quoting and margins
• Good communication skills for liaising with carriers and internal teams
• Ability to work to a fixed monthly deadline

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the monthly FAK rate sheet covering both SOC and COC container types across all relevant trade lanes
• Collect and verify freight rates from shipping lines/carriers, agents, and internal sources ahead of each monthly update
• Track rate changes (GRI, PSS, surcharges, etc.) and ensure the rate sheet reflects latest validity periods and terms
• Maintain a clear, organized, and error-free rate sheet format for easy reference by sales and operations teams
• Flag significant rate movements or anomalies to the reporting manager before finalizing updates
• Liaise with shipping lines and carrier representatives to request and confirm updated rates ahead of monthly deadlines
• Follow up on outstanding rate quotations to ensure the rate sheet is completed on schedule
• Maintain organized records of carrier rate correspondence and rate validity documentation for audit/reference purposes
• Publish the finalized rate within agreed timelines
• Support ad hoc rate comparisons or costing requests from the commercial / HOD as needed
• Maintain historical records of rate sheets for trend tracking and reference
• Assist in basic rate trend analysis or reporting when requested by the Head of Pricing
• Ensure all rate data is consistent with contracted rate agreements where applicable

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Prepare and update the monthly FAK rate sheet covering both SOC and COC container types, across all relevant trade lanes

Collect and verify freight rates from shipping lines/carriers, agents, and internal sources ahead of each monthly update

Track rate changes (GRI, PSS, surcharges, etc.) and ensure the rate sheet reflects the latest validity periods and terms

Maintain a clear, organized, and error-free rate sheet format for easy reference by the sales and operations teams

Flag significant rate movements or anomalies to the reporting manager before finalizing updates

Liaise with shipping lines and carrier representatives to request and confirm updated rates ahead of monthly deadlines

Follow up on outstanding rate quotations to ensure the rate sheet is completed on schedule

Maintain organized records of carrier rate correspondence and rate validity documentation for audit/reference purposes

3. Internal Support

Publish the finalized rate within agreed timelines

Support ad hoc rate comparisons or costing requests from the commercial / HOD as needed

4. Data Accuracy & Reporting

Maintain historical records of rate sheets for trend tracking and reference

Assist in basic rate trend analysis or reporting when requested by the Head of Pricing

Ensure all rate data is consistent with contracted rate agreements where applicable

Requirements

0–3 years of experience in freight forwarding, shipping, or logistics (fresh graduates with strong Excel skills may be considered)

Familiarity with sea freight terms — FAK, SOC, COC, GRI, PSS, and general ocean freight documentation

Strong proficiency in Excel (comfortable with formulas, formatting, and data organization)

High attention to detail and accuracy, given the rate sheet directly affects quoting and margins

Good communication skills for liaising with carriers and internal teams

Ability to work to a fixed monthly deadline