Multimodal Estimator

Position Title: Multimodal Estimator

Location: Johannesburg (East Rand), South Africa

Industry: Freight Forwarding & Logistics

Salary: Negotiable (Between R 25 000 - R 30 000 CTC)

Job Purpose:

The Multimodal Estimator is responsible for preparing and managing comprehensive quotations for a wide range of freight services, including air, sea, and road transport. The role requires a strong understanding of logistics processes, costing principles, and a meticulous attention to detail to provide competitive and accurate pricing to both new and existing clients.

Key Responsibilities:

-Prepare and submit accurate and timeous quotations for multimodal freight solutions (air, sea, road freight).

-Analyze routing options, transit times, and carrier rates to develop competitive proposals.

-Collaborate with sales and operations teams to understand client needs and create effective logistics solutions.

-Negotiate rates with shipping lines, airlines, and road transport subcontractors to secure the best possible pricing.

-Evaluate risks, surcharges, and customs considerations to ensure all costs are accounted for.

-Maintain and update a database of rates, tariffs, and costing information.

-Stay informed of changes in local and international freight regulations, tariffs, and market trends.

-Assist with the compilation of rates and solutions for tenders and RFQs (Request for Quotation).

-Provide support to the operational team during the handover of a secured quote to ensure smooth execution.

Minimum Requirements:

- Minimum of 3-5 years experience doing import & export estimates in the freight industry

- Knowledge of Incoterms both ways import & export (Air & Sea) - Clients and Agents

- Break Bulk / Project estimate experience

- Knowledge of freight related calculations

- Tender related enquiries

- Good time management

- Good understanding of Excel, Outlook, word (Knowledge of Excel and how formulas work is a very important skill)

- A team player with a professional and client-centric approach

- Good communication skills

- Work well under pressure - fast and quick (turnaround times on estimates are very important)

- Overall understanding of the freight process