Administrative Specialist, Quotes & Estimates, Air & Sea Cape Town at DSV

Main Purpose of the Role

• The main purpose of the role is ensuring that all pricing exercises or estimates for general cargo are completed CargoWise at a high level of professionalism.

Job related Requirements

• Gr12
• B.Com Logistics/Supply Chain Management degree would be beneficial but not a requirement.
• Valid drivers license with own reliable vehicle
• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Must have 3 years freight forwarding experience air, ocean and road operations,
• Advanced Incoterms knowledge
• Previous CargoWise1 experience

Additional computer skills

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Dynamics, CW1

Electives

• Understanding of international freight forwarding
• Experience in a multi-cultural, multi-national operation
• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• Available to work long hours as per operational requirements.