Senior Estimator - Boksburg
Salary Negotiable
Boksburg, Gauteng
Boksburg,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
25-06-2014 6:46:16 AM
23-07-2014 6:46:16 AM
Synopsis:
International shipping company based in Jet Park requires a skilled and experienced Estimator to ensure all tender and estimate requests are completed and submitted within required time frame.
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric
• 4 Years clearing and freight forwarding experience
• 3 years experience as an estimator
• Solid computer skills
Job Description:
Suitably skilled and qualified individual who has high attention to detail and will be able to function in a pressurized environment to take responsibility for:
• Rate procurement and estimates, including:
o Ocean and air freight rate negotiations with suppliers
o Rate analysis to identify best rate (price and quality)
o Generating estimates in accordance with approved rates
o Submitting estimates in line with target deadlines
o Monitoring target deadline to ensure no deadlines are missed
o Monitoring success of estimates and tenders submitted
o Complying with necessary procedures to ensure professional output
o Completing reporting requirements as required
o Maintaining solid communications with operational and administrative role players
• Tenders:
o Reviewing tender document requirements
o Requesting rates from appropriate suppliers
o Monitoring rates received from suppliers in order to determine best pricing and quality
o Completion of tenders according to stipulated requirements
o Ensuring all pricing is included and accurately represented
o Obtaining necessary approval prior to submission
o Monitoring success of tenders submitted
o Updating system as required