1. Estimates
• Compile estimates according to requirements for all transport modes, imports & 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
• 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 CargoWise. 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 3rd 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, imports & 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 we were successful in tender

5. Query Handling
• Attend to any estimate or rate queries
• Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved

6. 6. Adhoc
• Overseeing Estimates department when Estimates Manager is away

Knowledge & Experience
• 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


Skills
• Communication Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to integrate with team members and a team environment
• Sense of initiative

Attributes
• Adaptability
• Continuous Learning
• Quality Orientation
• Initiating Action
• Managing work

Training
• Induction
• Quality Training