Job Description

Assist senior estimators with rate requests and provide support in terms of administration, estimates and the day-to-day processes in the estimates department. Compile Agent estimates, and other estimates as per capability. To ensure that agent estimates, client estimates, and prospect estimates are accurately done and sent to clients within the required turnaround time.

1. Estimates

xc2xb7 Compile estimates according to client and agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exports

xc2xb7 Create links in Cargo Wise when needed for agents, as well as client requests in the event of sales / client services representative needing assistance

xc2xb7 Request landside and freight charges from agents and service providers worldwide

xc2xb7 Ensure that the estimate charges correspond to client rates in Cargo Wise and Forwarding Instructions

xc2xb7 Knowledge and understanding of Incoterms and applicable third-party charges for the various transport modes

xc2xb7 Forward estimate to the relevant senior estimator to quality check

xc2xb7 Once approved to forward onto the relevant agent, sales or client services representative to forward to the client.

xc2xb7 Save approved estimate, in excel/word format and pdf, into EDOCS tab of the relevant link in Cargo Wise

xc2xb7 Save all relevant communication with regards to rates as well as with the agent into EDOCS of the relevant link in Cargo Wise

xc2xb7 Administrative support

xc2xb7 Proposals

xc2xb7 If an estimate is accepted to forward all relevant information onto the correct departments.

1. Rates

xc2xb7 Communicate buy and sell rates to operations

xc2xb7 Assist sales and client service representatives with monthly rate schedules for clients

2. Negotiations of rates with 3rd parties

xc2xb7 In cases where rates are not on file, application is made to the relevant agent or third-party supplier for the necessary costs

3. Follow Up

xc2xb7 Follow up on agent estimates within 30 days to see if Company was successful with offer

4. Query Handling

xc2xb7 Attend to any estimate or rate queries

xc2xb7 Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge & Experience

xc2xb7 Matric or Senior Certification equivalent

xc2xb7 High level of Computer literacy

xc2xb7 Basic knowledge of all transport modes - Air, Ocean & Road

xc2xb7 Good administrative skills

xc2xb7 Sound knowledge of Incoterms 2020

xc2xb7 Minimum of 2 years' experience in Freight Forwarding & Clearing

Skills

xc2xb7 Communication Skills

xc2xb7 Project Management Skills

xc2xb7 Ability to work under Pressure

xc2xb7 Ability to integrate with team members and a team environment

xc2xb7 Sense of initiative

Attributes

xc2xb7 Adaptability

xc2xb7 Continuous Learning

xc2xb7 Quality Orientation

xc2xb7 Initiating Action

xc2xb7 Managing work

Training

xc2xb7 Induction

xc2xb7 Quality Training

Skills

Clearing and Forwarding Estimating INCO Terms Air Freight Sea Freight Road Freight

Industries

Logistics Freight Import/Export

Staff Unlimited