Senior Freight Estimator - Cape Town, South Africa - TrudyQ Consulting

TrudyQ Consulting

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Job Requirements:

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A University degree with exposure to finance/accounting/Supply Chain/Logistics Management (Advantageous)
Minimum 4 years experience in freight forwarding operations / estimates and pricing for both imports and exports (sea freight, breakbulk, road freight, air freight)
Advanced understanding In Microsoft Excel
Geographical knowledge
General knowledge on Shipping terms and abbreviations
Own reliable transport and valid drivers licence (preferred)

Job Description:

Prepare multi modal estimates for both imports and exports timeously to comply with agreed timelines stipulated by clients requirements and companys SOP.
Drive sales by developing, identifying, and securing all relevant direct sale opportunities
Ability to negotiate competitive rates with shipping lines, coloaders, overseas agents and transporters as well as provide feedback on rates submitted as well as any servicerelated failures
Build valuebased client relationships.
Ensuring estimates are accurate and competitive.
Proactive communication with not only clients but all interbranch 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
Analyse Estimate Reports failure vs successes / trade lane review / mutual office benefits and leads
Solutions driven (LCL vs FCL; Breakbulk vs RORO vs flat rack; Routings etc.)

This opportunity offers a permanent employment opportunity with a Market Related Cost to Company Remuneration package