Airfreight Pricing Specialist

About the role

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain and logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

The Airfreight Pricing Specialist manages and coordinates air freight pricing requests, vendor negotiations, and quotation processes to support the company’s logistics and transportation operations. This role works closely with carriers, airlines, internal sales teams, and operations to ensure competitive pricing, service efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Air Freight RFQs (Request for Quotations) for domestic and international shipments for assigned commercial sales executives
• Negotiate rates and service agreements with airlines, carriers, and logistics providers
• Analyze market trends, capacity, and pricing strategies to maintain competitive solutions
• Prepare accurate and timely quotations for clients and internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airlines, vendors, and strategic partners
• Support the sales team with pricing strategies and transportation solutions
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and customer requirements
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements
• Maintain updated records of rates, contracts, and supplier information
• Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth execution of shipments

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 3-5 years’ experience in Air Freight, Air Freight Pricing, or Freight Forwarding
• Strong knowledge of air cargo pricing, routing, and carrier management
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation/logistics systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience handling international spot quotes, RFQs, and strategic sourcing
• Knowledge of DG (Dangerous Goods) cargo procedures is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
• Customer-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Pay

The expected base pay for this role is between $61,600 and $77,000. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary by location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

This position may be eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation.

Benefits

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, DP World offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse, and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster toward a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses—Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics, and Technology—and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

We’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector toward better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures—not just in what we do but also in how we behave. We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies.