Responsibilities 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 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 Rates Maintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updated Communicate buy and sell rates to operations Negotiations of rates with 3 rd parties In cases where rates are not on file application is made to the relevant agent or third party supplier for the necessary costs 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 Follow up on tenders to see if Company was successful in tender Query Handling Attend to any estimate or rate queries Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved Inherent Requirements Knowledge & Experience Matric or Senior Certification equivalent High level of Computer literacy Knowledge of all transport modes Air Ocean and 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr