Estimator (Ocean Imports)

SUMMARY:
National Logistics company seeking Ocean Imports Estimator

POSITION INFO:

• Prepare multi modal estimates for Ocean imports timeously to comply with agreed timelines stipulated by client’s requirements and company’s SOP.
• Ability to negotiate competitive rates with shipping lines, co-loaders, overseas agents and transporters as well as provide feedback on rates submitted as well as any service-related failures
• Build value-based client relationships
• Ensuring estimates are accurate and competitive
• Proactive communication with not only clients but all inter-branch queries and requests
• Identify and quantify all cost factors
• Evaluate profitability per estimate
• Work closely with the internal team members and external Sales and Service teams to ensure high customer satisfaction
• Vendor service providers
• Analyse Estimate Reports – failure vs successes / trade lane review / mutual office benefits and leads

• Matric
• A University degree with exposure to finance/accounting

Alternatively:

• Matric
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in freight forwarding operations / estimates and pricing for imports (sea freight)
• Advanced understanding and skills in Microsoft Excel
• Incoterms Certificate
• Geographical knowledge
• General knowledge on Shipping terms and abbreviation

 Computer experience required:

• Microsoft Office:          
• Cargowise (Or Similar)
• Internet
• Microsoft Outlook

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