About this role
What You Can Expect:
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 CargoWise 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
What You Bring:
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