QUOTATION SPECIALIST/PROJECT PLANNER

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
PROJECT PLANNER AND QUOTING SPECIALIST

In this role, you will be responsible for managing new and existing projects and attending to daily client queries. You will collaborate with the Senior Quotes team to assist with inputting received quotations onto the COMPANIES platform and the administration associated with capturing required line items and information.

Success in this role depends on a variety of factors, including time management, multi-tasking, out-of-the-box thinking, working independently, feedback and development, and attention to detail. You should have a strong personality as the team deals with global clients with varying demands in a highly pressurized and time-sensitive environment.

General Information:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and collate quote information and liaise with the Senior quotations team
• Facilitate quote requests and queries
• Log and track quotes
• Liaise with the Senior Quotation Specialists team to ensure all costs are fair and equitable
• Liaise with the Account Managers regarding client requirements and obtaining further information for quoting
• Liaise with the finance department on any billing queries they have on the quote and final invoice
• Support the Senior Quotation Specialists team with demand peaks
• Review and update quotations where appropriate
• Raise initial queries to the Senior Quotation Specialists team on suppliers for any missing quote information
• Monitor and manage the Quotations mailbox and distribute, action, or file accordingly in a timely manner
• Keep abreast of country and supplier requirements when quoting
• Assist with the preparation of and required checks for compliance documents
• Manage delayed shipments and find creative solutions to resolve
• Verify final details and documentation of delivered shipments
• Knowledge share and reporting
• Collaborate with various departments for platform improvement, claim resolution, client management, etc.
• Identify new opportunities within the business

Qualities and Skills Required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in business administration, logistics, sales, or a related field
• Have a strong personality, with preferably 1+ year of experience working with customers and problem-solving
• Exceptional communication skills
• Natural knack for sales
• Ability to thrive in highly pressurized situations
• Attention to detail
• Positive and solution-driven outlook
• Ability to handle several shipments and queries simultaneously; excellent multitasking skills
• Adaptable to new and uncertain situations; driven to find solutions
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Prefer self-management and strive to solve problems, find solutions, and achieve success through dedication without being micromanaged
• Enjoy engaging with a diverse group of global clientele and suppliers
• Open to working flexible hours, including some overtime work or public holidays (on a rotational basis)

Desired Skills:

• LOGISTICS SALES
• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
• LOGISTICS
• SALES
• Problem Solving
• Good problem-solving skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making

Desired Work Experience:

• 1 to 2 years in Strategy Consulting