European Freight Broker / Logistics Specialist

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Job Description: Role overview: Manage carrier relationships and coordinate international road freight movements between Pakistan gateways and European partners. Ensure timely, compliant transportation of cargo, accurate documentation, and competitive commercial terms. Key responsibilities: • Source, evaluate, and contract reliable carriers for cross-border and European road freight shipments. • Negotiate freight rates, transit times, and terms with carriers and forwarders. • Coordinate booking, route planning, and shipment tracking from origin to destination, ensuring on-time delivery. • Prepare and review shipping documentation, customs paperwork, and regulatory compliance records (e.g., CMR, bills of lading). • Serve as primary point of contact for shippers and carriers; provide shipment updates and resolve issues or delays. • Monitor carrier performance, maintain a carrier database, and onboard new partner carriers.Job Specification: Must-have: • Practical experience in freight brokerage, international logistics, or road freight operations with exposure to Europe-bound shipments. • Strong negotiation skills for rate and capacity sourcing. • Understanding of international shipping documentation (CMR, bills of lading, commercial invoice) and basic customs clearance procedures. • Familiarity with route planning, transit time estimation, and cargo tracking tools; ability to manage exceptions. • Commercial acumen for calculating landed cost, margins, and preparing freight quotations. • Excellent communication in English; ability to liaise with European partners and local carriers. • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel for rate sheets/analysis). Preferred: • Willingness to learn TMS or freight management platforms. • Organizational skills to manage multiple shipments, documentation deadlines, and carrier paperwork.