Freight Forwarder, Air & Sea at DSV

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 CargoWise at a high level of professionalism.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding, in both Air, Ocean and Road operations.
• Advanced understanding of incoterms - risk and billing purposes.
• Valid drivers license with own reliable vehicle
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Good e-mail etiquette.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Added advantages:

• CargoWise.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• B.Com Logistics/Supply Chain Management.

Qualifications: 

• Matric (essential)
• Tertiary qualifications will be of advantage.

Computer packages

• Office 365 (Teams, OneNote, Forms), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• 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.