It's more than a job
As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
As a Sea Logistics Pricing Specialist, you will be a key member of the Sea Logistics Trade & Pricing team, responsible for managing export sea freight pricing requests and RFQs. Working closely with Sales, KAMs, Trade Management, and the global network, you will ensure timely, accurate, and market-competitive quotations while meeting defined KPIs and profitability targets.
How you create impact
- Prepare accurate and competitive export sea freight quotations for regular and spot pricing requests.
- Handle incoming pricing requests in line with regional and local trade processes and agreed KPIs.
- Collaborate with overseas offices to obtain international freight rates and local charges.
- Work closely with Trade Management to ensure pricing aligns with market conditions and carrier strategies.
- Utilize pricing systems and tools to deliver high-quality, market-competitive quotations.
- Support carrier negotiations in coordination with Trade Management to secure optimal pricing.
- Assess routing options and profitability to maximize commercial performance.
- Contribute to team success through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and support of colleagues.
What we would like you to bring
- 2+ years of experience in freight forwarding and pricing/RFQ handling.
- Strong knowledge of sea logistics products with solid commercial and market awareness.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of IT literacy, particularly in MS Excel and pricing tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills across internal and external stakeholders.
- Customer-focused mindset with proactive problem-solving abilities..
- Fluency in Arabic and English.
What's in it for you
At Kuehne+Nagel you can demonstrate your personal and professional attributes. And you will have countless opportunities for further development. Benefit from the comprehensive offers provided by a global market leader and contribute your ideas on how we can continue to get a little better every day. You can be sure: Your opinion counts.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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