Freight Estimator

Updated: May 04, 2024 11:43 PM GMT

Unique Personnel

Johannesburg

Job Purpose

Bidvest International Logistics (BIL) is looking to recruit a Freight Estimator to provide estimate charges for new and existing clients. The Freight Estimator will be responsible from receiving the request for an estimate from a client or colleague up to submission to the client.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure timeous and accurate freight estimates to internal and external clients.
• Ensure all appropriate rates / incoterms and rules are applied when producing a freight estimate.
• Interpret request received on estimate request or mail.
• Information is obtained regarding freight rates, clearing rates, transport rates, de-group rates etc.
• Prepare estimate using Excel.
• Submit for internal quality check based on value requirement.
• Ensure client (internal / external) receive accurate quote timeously.
• Record statistical information on an Estimate Register.
• Contact client for feedback on estimate. More Detail