Estimator

Compile estimates timeously; provide support in terms of administration, proposals, and the day-to-day processes in the business development department. To ensure that client estimates, and prospect estimates are accurately done and sent to clients within the required turnaround time.

Estimates
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
Global agent rates negotiation

Rates
Maintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updated
Communicate buy and sell rates to operations

2. Negotiations of rates with 3rd parties
In cases where rates are not on file, application is made to the relevant agent or third-party supplier for the necessary costs

Tenders
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
Submit tenders before deadline
Follow up on tenders to see if Rhenus was successful in tender

Query Handling
Attend to any estimate or rate queries
Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved