Estimator-DBN

African Recruitment And Training; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Durban is looking for a candidate in freight forwarding who can compile and negotiate estimates for various transport modes. Applicants should have a Matric or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in Freight Forwarding and Clearing. Strong administration and computer skills are necessary. This position offers an opportunity to manage various aspects of freight operations in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Freight Forwarding and Clearing.

Responsibilities

• Compile estimates for transport modes both imports and exports.
• Request landside and freight charges from agents worldwide.
• Conduct quality checks on estimates continuously.
• Negotiate rates with third parties and carriers.
• Attend to estimate or rate queries.

Skills

Good administrative skills

High level of Computer literacy

Knowledge of all transport modes Air, Ocean & Road

Sound knowledge of Incoterms 2010

Education

Matric or Senior Certification equivalent

Job description

Estimates

• 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 Cargo Wise and Forwarding Instructions.
• Quality check estimate on a continuous basis.
• Knowledge of Customs Tariffs and Port Charges.
• Forward estimate to the relevant sales or client services representative to quality check and forward to the client.
• Save approved estimate, in excel format, under the client EDOCS tab in Cargo Wise. Client Queries.
• Administrative support.
• Proposals.
• Global agent rates negotiation.

Rates

• Maintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updated.
• Communicate buy and sell rates to operations.
• Negotiations of rates with third parties.
• In cases where rates are not on file, application is made to the relevant agent or third-party supplier for the necessary costs.

Negotiations of rates with third parties

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

Tenders

• 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.
• Submit tenders before deadline.
• Follow up on tenders to see if the Company was successful in tender.

Query Handling

• Attend to any estimate or rate queries.
• Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved.

Adhoc

• Overseeing Estimates department when Estimates Manager is away.

Requirements

• Matric or Senior Certification equivalent.
• High level of Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of all transport modes Air, Ocean & Road.
• Good administrative skills.
• Sound knowledge of Incoterms 2010.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Freight Forwarding and Clearing.