Estimator

Main Purpose :

To ensure that agent estimates, client estimates, and prospect estimates are accurately done and sent to clients within the required turnaround time.

Key Responsibility Areas :

• 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
• Forward estimate to the relevant senior estimator to quality check
• Communicate buy and sell rates to operations
• Maintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updated
• 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
• Attend to any estimate or rate queries

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