Description:
Position Title: and nbsp;Freight Procurement and amp; Logistics Coordinator
Department: and nbsp;Procurement and amp; Logistics
Reports To: and nbsp;Head of Procurement / Operations Manager
Job Summary
The Freight Procurement and amp; Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing the procurement and coordination of ocean freight air freight and related services such as transportation customs handling (CHA) and CFS services. The role involves negotiating rates and terms with liners preparing quotes booking shipments and ensuring timely invoicing and reporting. This position ensures smooth coordination between sales customers liners and internal departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Freight Procurement:
- Negotiate shortterm and longterm pricing and space requirements with liners.
- Procure ocean freight and related services (Transportation CHA CFS).
Pricing and amp; Quotations:
- Price export ocean/air freight inquiries from the sales department.
- Handle RFQs tenders and rate negotiations for longterm and shortterm contracts.
Customer and amp; Operational Coordination:
- Attend to key customer inquiries and ensure service delivery.
- Coordinate with liners clients and internal/external CHA teams for customs clearance.
- Send quotations to clients or sales personnel as required.
Booking and amp; Documentation:
- Once quotations are approved communicate with the CS/OPS team for booking confirmation.
- Process delivery orders (DO) and send to the customer.
Invoicing and amp; Revenue Reporting:
- Take invoices from liners resolve any discrepancies and send invoice instructions to the accounts department.
- Send updated daily/weekly/monthly revenue reports and DSR (Daily Sales Report).
Team and amp; Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor and assess the performance of the CS and amp; OPS departments to ensure efficient operations.
Additional Duties:
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Business or related field.
- 35 years of experience in freight procurement logistics or related operations.
- Indepth knowledge of ocean and air freight procurement shipping processes and documentation.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and relevant freight management software.