Trade Lane Coordinator

As a premier logistics and supply chain solutions provider in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East, Naqel Express , a subsidiary of Saudi Post|SPL, delivers seamless, end-to-end integrated solutions, empowering businesses both locally and globally. Naqel Express is a key contributor to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, offering cutting-edge logistics solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage assigned trade lanes to ensure smooth and cost-effective movement of cargo.
• Act as the main point of contact between overseas agents, carriers, and local operations teams.
• Negotiate rates with shipping lines, airlines, and overseas partners to maintain competitive pricing.
• Monitor market trends, carrier performance, and trade lane volumes to support pricing and strategy decisions.
• Prepare and distribute rate sheets, quotations, and trade lane updates to sales and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations, documentation requirements, and company SOPs.
• Support sales teams with trade lane knowledge, routing options, and transit time solutions.
• Track shipments and resolve operational issues related to delays, rollovers, or documentation discrepancies.
• Maintain strong relationships with overseas agents and strategic partners.
• Analyze trade lane performance and prepare periodic reports for management.

Requirement :

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Business, or a related field
• 3-5 years of Freight forwarding operations (Sea, Air, Land)
• Trade lane management and coordination
• Strong knowledge of international shipping routes and transit times
• Rate negotiation and pricing analysis
• Incoterms and international trade compliance
• Communication and relationship management with overseas agents
• Problem-solving and shipment exception handling
• Market analysis and carrier performance evaluation
• Multitasking and time management under pressure
• Attention to detail in documentation and reporting
• MS Office and freight management systems proficiency
• Cross-functional coordination with sales and operations teams