Estimator, Transportation, Freight

Main Purpose:

To ensure that agent estimates, client estimates, and prospect estimates are accurately done and sent to clients within the required turnaround time.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• 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
• Forward estimate to the relevant senior estimator to quality check
• Communicate buy and sell rates to operations
• Maintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updated
• 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
• Attend to any estimate or rate queries

Knowledge & Experience:

• Matric or Senior Certification equivalent
• High level of Computer literacy
• Basic knowledge of all transport modes - Air, Ocean, and Road
• 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