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Administrative Specialist, Quotes and Estimates

DSV-Kempton Park, África do Sul

DSV - Global transport and logistics

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Administrative Specialist, Quotes and Estimates
Time Type: Full Time

Main purpose of the role

The main purpose of the role will be reporting into the Estimates Manager and ensuring that all pricing exercises or estimates for general cargo are completed on CargoWise at a high level of professionalism.

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Must have 4 years freight forwarding experience, in air, ocean and road operations
  • Advanced computer literacy level in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Cargowise
  • Own vehicle a must, drivers license and ability to travel

Job Related Requirements

  • Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans, both written and verbal
  • Advanced Incoterms knowledge

Added advantages for this role

  • Understanding of international freight forwarding
  • Experience in a multi cultural, multi national operation
  • Good communicator verbal & written
  • Team player
  • Analytical thinker
  • Effective administration skills and well organised
  • Must be methodical and precise in their work
  • Must have an understanding of the freight forwarding process, global requirements and service providers / industry players.
  • Punctuality and time management skills are critical
  • Available to work long hours when required
  • Own vehicle; driver’s license; ability to work overtime

Job requirements

  • Pricing for RFP’s, Client Adhoc Quotations, RFQs, and any other pricing related exercises except tenders.
  • Working with the tools provided to deliver consistent, competitive pricing within the agreed KPI’s
  • Developing bespoke client solutions where this adds value
  • Following a detailed set of processes & procedures
  • Developing pricing strategies
  • Managing internal & external client expectations
  • Working together with the Sales, CRM, Revenue Management and the Pricing Teams
  • Providing management with information to allow them to make commercial decisions
  • Quality checking estimates prior to submission to clients if tender related
  • Assist team cohesiveness

Additional Attributes

  • Must be target driven.
  • Must have ability to work unsupervised.
  • Maintain a professional image at all times.
  • Team-player
  • Deadline Driven