·        Company: Small to Medium Sized Freight FOrwarder

·        Position: Pricing Specialist (Air & Ocean)

·        Address: Stanwell Moor

·        Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE)

·        Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:30 or 8:00–16:30

·        Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent.

Position Overview – Pricing Specialist (Air & Ocean)

This role is ideal for either:

• An experienced Pricing Specialist with both air and ocean knowledge, or
• An Operations Coordinator (air & ocean) looking to transition into a pure pricing role.

The successful candidate will focus exclusively on pricing — producing accurate quotations, supporting commercial activity, and ensuring consistency across all modes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive air and ocean freight quotations for import and export enquiries.
• Liaise with airlines, shipping lines, co‑loaders, and overseas partners to obtain rates and service options.
• Analyse cost structures to ensure profitability and commercial viability.
• Support the sales team with tailored pricing solutions for key accounts and new business opportunities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date rate sheets, tariffs, and carrier contracts.
• Respond to pricing requests within agreed timeframes, ensuring high levels of service and accuracy.
• Monitor market trends, rate fluctuations, and capacity changes across air and ocean trade lanes.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all pricing activity aligns with company policies and BIFA STCs.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Proven experience in both air and ocean freight (pricing or operations).
• Strong understanding of international freight processes, carriers, and rate structures.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to negotiate rates with suppliers.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple pricing requests simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a dedicated pricing or commercial role.
• Knowledge of time‑critical or express logistics.
• Familiarity with global agent networks and overseas rate procurement.

Person Profile

• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Enjoys analytical, detail‑focused work.
• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with sales, operations, and suppliers.
• Motivated, organised, and able to work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £40,000
• Monday–Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to develop within a growing logistics business
• Supportive team environment with long‑term career potential