Estimator

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 

1. 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. 

1. 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.

1. 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