Roles & Responsibilities:
Prepare accurate and competitive freight quotations for import and export shipments.
Obtain freight rates from shipping lines, airlines, transporters, co-loaders, and overseas agents.
Negotiate rates with vendors to achieve the best commercial terms.
Coordinate with the Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Overseas teams to ensure timely quotation submission.
Maintain and update rate sheets, tariffs, and vendor contracts.
Follow up with vendors for rate validity, space availability, and service schedules.
Build and maintain robust relationships with carriers, agents, and transport vendors.
Required Skills:
Robust knowledge of freight forwarding operations.
Understanding of Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL), Air Freight.
Knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping documentation, and trade practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and freight forwarding software/ERP systems.