Freight forwarding estimator

Premium personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a freight forwarding estimator based in Durban, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for obtaining accurate pricing from suppliers to create cost-effective estimates for clients. The role requires a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in freight forwarding or logistics, with skills in multi-modal processes, strong negotiation abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and freight management systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in freight forwarding or logistics, preferably in pricing or estimating.
• Knowledge of multi-modal freight forwarding processes and associated costs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and freight management or CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate and up-to-date pricing from suppliers for cost-effective estimates.
• Ensure all estimates include a detailed freight cost estimate within agreed turnover times.
• Monitor market trends and suppliers' performance to maintain competitive pricing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Numerical abilities

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Freight management systems

CRM systems

ShipShape

Job description

we are looking for a freight forwarding estimator (air, sea, and road)

1. Obtain accurate and up-to-date pricing from suppliers to compile cost-effective estimates for clients.

2. Ensure all estimates include a detailed freight cost estimate to clients within agreed turnover times

3. minimum 2-3 years' experience in freight forwarding or logistics, preferably with a focus on pricing or estimating

4. knowledge of multi-modal freight forwarding processes (air, sea, road) and associated costs

5. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and freight management or CRM systems. Experience with shipShape

6. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

7. Excellent numerical and analytical abilities with high attention to detail

8.monitor market trends, suppliers' performance, and rate changes to maintain competitive pricing