SENIOR ESTIMATOR AIR & OCEAN FREIGHT JOHANNESBURG

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

SENIOR ESTIMATOR AIR & OCEAN FREIGHT / JOHANNESBURG - Our client in Johannesburg is looking for a Senior Estimator to compile estimates timeously and ensure that client estimates and prospect estimates are accurately done and sent to clients within the required turnaround time

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Matric or equivalent of Senior certification

10 years’ experience

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

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Communication skills

Project Management Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to integrate with team members and a team environment

Sense of initiative

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Conceptual, analytical, numeracy

Adaptability

Contributing to team success

Customer focus

Quality orientation

Initiating action

Managing work

Stress tolerance

Work standards

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

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

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

Query Handling

Attend to any estimate or rate queries

Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved

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

Adhoc

Overseeing Estimates department when Estimates Manager is away

Salary - Market Related

Undertakings – Criminal & Credit Check

Application Process: Online applications will receive preference, alternatively e-mail your CV, Matric Certificate/qualifications & recent head & shoulder photo to: Solutions@workafrica.co.za, using Job Title " SENIOR ESTIMATOR AIR & OCEAN JHB " as a reference in your application. If you receive no feedback within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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