Freight Forwarder, Africa, Air & Sea at DSV

Main Purpose of The Role:

• Responsible for compiling estimates / quotations from the DSV Global network into Zimbabwe, Zambia & Malawi - Via Durban, Beira, Walvis Bay & Dar Es Salaam.
• Provide FOB estimates within 24 hours
• Ex works estimates within 48 hours

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Freight Forwarding.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pricing / Estimates
• Understanding of incoterms critical
• Understanding of shipping line processes and requirements
• Understanding of port charges and processes
• Good communication Skills
• Good e-mail etiquette
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team environment and unsupervised

Job requirements

• Negotiate and Procure rates from ocean carriers.
• Negotiate and Procure rates from 3PL services providers, such as port agents, transporters as well as origin stations.
• Compile estimates / Quotations
• Monthly reporting of conversion of estimates to business

Advantages

• Africa Cross Border Knowledge is advantageous.
• Power Point and Excel Presentations and formulars
• Load Configurations.
• Knowledge of port processes and requirements, via Durban, Beira, Walvis Bay, and Dar Es Salaam

Qualifications: 

• Matric – Essential
• Computer packages
• Cargo Wise an advantage
• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint