Permanent - Freight Estimator - Johannesburg - South Africa

Job Description

Job Purpose

Bidvest International Logistics (BIL) is looking to recruit a Freight Estimator to provide estimate charges for new and existing clients. The Freight Estimator will be responsible from receiving the request for an estimate from a client or colleague up to submission to the client.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure timeous and accurate freight estimates to internal and external clients.

• Ensure all appropriate rates / incoterms and rules are applied when producing a freight estimate.
• Interpret request received on estimate request or mail.
• Information is obtained regarding freight rates, clearing rates, transport rates, de-group rates etc.
• Prepare estimate using Excel.
• Submit for internal quality check based on value requirement.
• Ensure client (internal / external) receive accurate quote timeously.
• Record statistical information on an Estimate Register.
• Contact client for feedback on estimate.

Inherent Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Tertiary qualification in the International Logistics field will be advantageous, or at least currently studying towards a qualification in this area
• 5 years Freight Estimating experience essential

Skills & Competencies

• Freight experience and terminology essential.
• Knowledge of Incoterms essential.
• Knowledge of Hazardous goods essential.
• Must be MS Excel literate at an intermediate level.
• Cargowise knowledge an advantage.
• Must be highly numerate.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to internal clients and 3rd parties.
• Must be able to complete tasks accurately and promptly.
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines.