Job scope: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.Duties and Responsibilities:Estimates Compile estimates according to client and agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exportsRequest landside and freight charges from agents and service providers worldwideEnsure that the estimate charges correspond to client rates in CargoWise and Forwarding InstructionsQuality check estimate on a continuous basisKnowledge of Customs Tariffs and Port ChargesForward estimate to the relevant sales or client services representative to quality check and forward to the clientSave approved estimate, in excel format, under the client EDOCS tab in CargoWise.
Client QueriesAdministrative supportProposalsGlobal agent rates negotiationRatesMaintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updatedCommunicate buy and sell rates to operationsNegotiations of rates with third partiesIn cases where rates are not on file, application is made to the relevant agent or third-party supplier for the necessary costsTendersComplete tender according to client and agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exportsRate negotiations with carrier / Agents on current tenders to ensure best possible price with a marginable profitSubmit tenders before deadlineFollow up on tenders to see if the client was successful in tenderQuery Handling Attend to any estimate or rate queriesCommunicate any queries and amendments to all parties involvedAdhoc Overseeing Estimates department when Estimates Manager is awayMinimum Requirements:Matric or Senior Certification equivalentHigh level of Computer literacyKnowledge of all transport modes – Air, Ocean & RoadGood administrative skillsSound knowledge of Incoterms 2010Minimum of 2 years' experience in Freight Forwarding and Clearing