About the position
Purpose of the Job:
To prepare freight quotations that balance customer needs, pricing, profitability and turnaround time.
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in freight forwarding, logistics or transport planning.
- Experience in estimating or pricing is preferred.
- Proficiency in CargoWise.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Technical Competencies & Experience:
- Prepare accurate quotations for import, export, air, sea and road freight, including all costs, routes, transit times and surcharges.
- Source and negotiate competitive rates with carriers, suppliers, subcontractors and international agents.
- Support customers and Sales by providing cost-effective shipping options, pricing for tenders and following up on quotations.
- Coordinate with Operations to ensure quoted services, routing and pricing are achievable and smoothly handed over.
- Manage profitability and compliance by monitoring margins, maintaining accurate pricing records, reporting on quotation performance and improving estimating processes.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
- Strong communication, customer service and negotiation skills.
- Good commercial awareness and decision-making.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Reliable, adaptable and team-oriented.
Please Note: Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Cargowise
- Freight forwarding
- Logistics