Freight Management, Pricing & Network Specialist

Role Purpose

Freight Management, Pricing & Network Specialist is responsible for rate governance, carrier/network management, and margin protection across Jadeer’s freight portfolio (Air, Ocean, Road, Multimodal), while enabling sales to win competitively and profitably. This role acts as the commercial nerve center between Sales, Operations, and external carriers/agents.

• Pricing Management & Margin Control

  Prepare, validate, and control freight pricing (spot, contract, RFQ). Ensure adherence to minimum margin thresholds and pricing authority matrix. Maintain accurate cost structures (freight, surcharges, local charges). Monitor yield per TEU / AWB and identify margin leakage.

• Carrier & Network Management

  Manage relationships with shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents & networks. Support carrier negotiations in coordination with Commercial Manager. Track carrier performance (rate stability, space protection, reliability). Maintain approved agent & carrier list.

• Trade Lane & Market Intelligence

  Monitor key trade lanes (Asia–KSA, EU–KSA, GCC). Track market rate movements, blank sailings, congestion, capacity shifts. Provide pricing guidance and alerts to Sales & Management. Support strategic decisions (NVOCC readiness, allocation planning).

• Sales Enablement & RFQ Support

  Support Sales Executives with competitive, compliant quotations. Participate in major RFQs and tenders. Provide alternative routing / carrier solutions when required. Ensure turnaround time for quotes meets SLA.

• Governance, Data & Reporting

  Maintain pricing databases and rate sheets. Prepare commercial dashboards (GM, win rate, carrier performance). Support audits and compliance reviews. Ensure pricing transparency and documentation.

• Can Recommend pricing within approved frameworks;
  Select carriers/agents from approved lists;
  Propose rate and routing alternatives.
• Cannot Approve pricing below authority threshold;
  Commit volume allocations independently;
  Appoint or terminate carriers/agents without approval.

• Technical / Functional
  • Strong understanding of Ocean & Air freight pricing structures, Incoterms, surcharges, and accessorials.
  • Carrier contracts and service agreements.
  • Advanced Excel / pricing tools capability.
  • Familiarity with freight systems & rate management tools.
• Commercial & Analytical
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Margin-focused mindset.
  • Ability to balance competitiveness with discipline.
  • Scenario modeling and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Behavioral
  • High attention to detail;
    Structured and disciplined;
    Strong internal stakeholder management;
    Calm under pressure in volatile markets;
    Ethical and compliance-driven.

• 5–8 years in freight forwarding pricing, commercial, or network roles.
• Strong exposure to Air & Ocean freight.
• Experience With KSA / GCC Trade Lanes Preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (Logistics, Business, Finance, or similar).
• Fluent English (Arabic advantage).