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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