Estimator

Recruiter:

African Recruitment and Training

Job Ref:

ART13

Date posted:

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

To be discussed at Interview stage

SUMMARY:
Compile estimates timeously; provide support in terms of administration, proposals, and the day-to-day processes in the business development department. To ensure that client estimates, and prospect estimates are accurately done and sent to clients within the required turnaround time.

POSITION INFO:

1. 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 Cargo Wise 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 Cargo Wise. Client Queries
Administrative support
Proposals
Global agent rates negotiation

2. 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.

3. Negotiations of rates with 3^rd parties

In cases where rates are not on file, application is made to the relevant agent or third-party supplier for the necessary costs.

4. 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.

5. Query Handling

Attend to any estimate or rate queries.
Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved.

6. Adhoc

Overseeing Estimates department when Estimates Manager is away.

Requirements:

Matric or Senior Certification equivalent
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

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