Pricing Executive (Ocean rates & Liaise with Carrier ) (Freight Forwarder MNC)

Align Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including annual leave and bonuses

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• Min Diploma holder with 2-3 years experience in freight forwarding.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table & Vlookup).
• Familiarity with Ocean freight procurement rates is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipment processes for specific accounts and prepare quotations.
• Negotiate freight rates and assess carrier performance.
• Manage RFQs and oversee communication on cargo updates.

Skills

Team Player

Independent Worker

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma

Job description

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 [e-mail] or press "apply now"

Align Recruitment Pte Ltd (20C0253)

Tee Siew Mei (R1219651)