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A leading company in freight forwarding is looking for a Shipment Coordinator. The role involves coordinating shipments, evaluating freight rates, and working closely with procurement teams. Candidates should have a diploma and 2-3 years of industry experience, proficient in Excel and ocean freight procurement.
Job Details
MNC Freight forwarding company
Perm role with comprehensive benefits (AL,Bonuses -AWS and VB, medical benefits etc)
Mon to Fri, Office hours
Job Responsibilities
Shipment coordination for specific accounts
Check freight rates, transportation charges, manpower charges and all other charges in order to prepare the customer’s quotation request.
Evaluate and analyze carrier quotations and job scopes to ensure alignment with monthly operational and procurement requirements.
Consolidate and benchmark freight rates from multiple carriers and co-loaders for strategic cost analysis.
Collaborate closely with regional procurement teams on freight rate negotiations, space allocation decisions, and carrier selection.
Assess carrier performance against service quality standards and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
Participate in the preparation and submission of RFQs and RFPs, aligning with business objectives and procurement strategies.
Coordinate with key account management teams to formulate and support competitive RFQ strategies.
Prepare and regularly update export tariffs for shippers, overseas offices, and agents to ensure rate transparency and alignment.
Liaise directly with carriers to resolve service-related discrepancies, including issues with quality, quantity, or shipment exceptions.
Oversee space planning and allocation with carriers, ensuring optimal utilization based on demand and forecast.
Supervise the timely communication of critical cargo updates, including vessel delays, cancellations, misrouted shipments, and changes in surcharges.
Job Requirements
Min Diploma holder, with at least 2 -3 years of experience in the relevant industry
Good team player with the ability to work independently
You must be well verse in Microsoft excel (Pivot table & Vlook up), and familiar in Ocean freight procurement rates (from forwarder industry)
Interested applicants, please send your resume to melissa@alignrecruitment.com.sg or press "apply now"
Align Recruitment Pte Ltd (20C0253)
Tee Siew Mei (R1219651)