Estimator
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Job Description
Main Purpose:
To ensure that agent estimates, client estimates, and prospect estimates are accurately done and sent to clients within the required turnaround time.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Compile estimates according to client and agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exports
- Request landside and freight charges from agents and service providers worldwide
- Ensure that the estimate charges correspond to client rates in CargoWise and Forwarding Instructions
- Forward estimate to the relevant senior estimator to quality check
- Communicate buy and sell rates to operations
- Maintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updated
- Complete tender according to client and agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exports
- Rate negotiations with carrier / Agents on current tenders to ensure best possible price with a marginable profit
- Attend to any estimate or rate queries
- Matric or Senior Certification equivalent
- High level of Computer literacy
- Basic knowledge of all transport modes - Air, Ocean, and Road
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in Freight Forwarding and Clearing
- Communication Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to integrate with team members and a team environment
- Sense of initiative
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1506420
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned