Estimator (Dynamic Outlook)

MANCOSA PTY LTD; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MANCOSA PTY LTD in KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for an Estimates Administrator in freight forwarding. You will compile transport mode estimates (imports/exports), request charges from agents, ensure charges match client rates in CargoWise, and perform quality checks under tight deadlines.

The role requires 2+ years in Freight Forwarding & Clearing, strong admin skills, and knowledge of Incoterms 2010.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent certification.
• 2+ years’ experience in Freight Forwarding & Clearing.
• Knowledge of all transport modes – Air, Ocean & Road.
• Good administrative skills.
• Sound knowledge of Incoterms 2010.

Responsibilities

• Compile estimates according to client and agent requirements for all transport modes (imports and exports).
• Request landside and freight charges from agents and service providers worldwide.
• Ensure estimate charges match client rates in CargoWise and Forwarding Instructions.
• Quality check estimates on an ongoing basis.
• Forward approved estimates to the relevant sales or client services representative for quality check and forwarding to the client.
• Save approved estimates in Excel under the client EDOCS tab in CargoWise.
• Handle proposals and global agent rates negotiations.
• Attend to tender submissions and follow up on outcomes.
• Attend to estimate or rate queries.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management Skills

Ability to work under Pressure

Team environment

Initiative

Education

Matric or Senior Certification equivalent

Tools

CargoWise

Excel

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Compile estimates timeously; provide support in terms of administration, proposals, and the day-to-day processes in the business development department. To ensure that client estimates, and prospect estimates are accurately done and sent to clients within the required turnaround time.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. 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 CargoWise 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 CargoWise. Client Queries
• Administrative support
• Proposals
• Global agent rates negotiation

2. Rates

• Maintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updated
• Communicate buy and sell rates to operations

3. Negotiations of rates with 3rd parties

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

4. 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 Rhenus was successful in tender

5. Query Handling

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

  REQUIREMENTS

  Knowledge & Experience

  • 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 & Clearing

  Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Project Management Skills
  • Ability to work under Pressure
  • Ability to integrate with team members and a team environment
  • Sense of initiative

  Attributes

  • Adaptability
  • Continuous Learning
  • Quality Orientation
  • Initiating Action
  • Managing work

  Training

  • Induction
  • Quality Training