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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationMakkah

About the Role

DP World is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Pricing Officer - Freight Management to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to sourcing and managing transportation service providers, ensuring competitive transportation rates, and supporting daily operational needs. The Pricing Officer will be instrumental in guaranteeing the timely availability of trucks for both local and GCC cross-border operations, fostering strong collaboration with Operations, Commercial, and Finance departments, as well as external transport vendors, to maintain business continuity and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction. The work type is full-time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source, evaluate, and onboard transportation vendors for local and cross-border operations, ensuring a robust network of service providers.
  • Obtain competitive transportation rates for various cargo types including dry, reefer, automotive, bonded, and specialized movements.
  • Manage daily Request for Quotations (RFQs) and provide timely and accurate pricing support to the Commercial and Operations teams.
  • Negotiate transportation rates and commercial terms with service providers to achieve optimal cost efficiency.
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with transportation vendors, actively monitoring their service performance.
  • Ensure all vendor documentation, including permits, licenses, insurance, and compliance requirements, are consistently valid and up-to-date.
  • Maintain comprehensive transportation databases, vendor records, and rate comparison reports for easy access and analysis.
  • Coordinate effectively with transport providers to ensure the consistent availability and timely deployment of trucks.
  • Provide dedicated support for local and GCC cross-border transportation operations.
  • Monitor market conditions, transportation capacity, truck shortages, and freight rate fluctuations to inform strategic decisions.
  • Work closely with Operations teams to support urgent deployment requirements and efficiently resolve customer escalations.
  • Support the Finance team with accurate billing verification, detention management, and detailed tracking of transportation costs.
  • Maintain transportation dashboards, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports, and operational performance records.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and comprehensive reporting of all transportation activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
  • 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in transportation procurement, freight management, or logistics operations.
  • Experience within the 3PL or logistics industry is highly preferred.
  • Experience in GCC cross-border transportation operations is considered an advantage.
  • Exposure to reefer, dry, automotive, and bonded transportation operations is preferred.

Required Skills

  • Strong understanding of local and GCC transportation operations.
  • Proficiency in vendor management and transportation rate negotiations.
  • Knowledge of trucking operations, transportation documentation, and compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with Proof of Delivery (POD) management, KPI tracking, and operational reporting.
  • Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation dashboards is beneficial.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Location and Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires close collaboration with internal departments and external transport vendors to ensure operational continuity and customer satisfaction.


Requirements

  • Requires 2-5 Years experience

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