Description

A Senior Pricing role has come up with a well established freight forwarder. The role is based near to Heathrow and is Monday to Friday Salary is £40/45k based on experience Key Duties: * Prepare accurate and competitive customer quotations and tender responses within agreed service levels. * Source, obtain, and negotiate freight rates with carriers, shipping lines, airlines, hauliers, and logistics partners. * Maintain and update pricing databases, carrier tariffs, and rate sheets. * Support the Sales team by providing commercial pricing analysis and tailored freight solutions. * Monitor freight market trends, capacity changes, and competitor pricing to maintain market competitiveness. * Ensure all quotations achieve target profit margins while remaining commercially attractive. * Verify pricing accuracy, including freight rates, surcharges, customs fees, and ancillary charges. * Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and suppliers to secure favourable commercial terms. * Collaborate with Operations and Customer Service teams to ensure pricing reflects operational capabilities and service commitments. * Responsible for two other team members, maintaining work flow and ensuring that all quotes are actioned efficiently. * Being the main point of contact on the pricing side. Key Requirements * Previous experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transport, or supply chain pricing. * Strong knowledge of air freight, ocean freight, and road freight pricing structures. * Good understanding of freight surcharges, trade lanes, Incoterms, and carrier tariffs. * Excellent analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and freight pricing or transport management systems. * Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills. * Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple quotations and deadlines