Senior Air Freight Specialist at Aramex South Africa

Purpose of the Job

• Manage, coordinate and support the estimating team to ensure estimates and tenders are completed within defined SLAs and with the highest degree of accuracy.
• Drive strategic engagement with suppliers to ensure market competitiveness, support volume initiatives, and align with global pricing directives.

Job Description
Estimate Management

• Oversee all aspects of pricing across air, sea, road, and cross-border freight.
• Manage and maintain the national rate database to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Execute end-to-end estimates across all modes of transport.
• Ensure accurate and consistent use of operating systems (CargoWise).
• Monitor, measure, and improve estimate hit ratios through data-driven insights.

Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with airlines, shipping agents, transporters, and overseas partners to secure the most competitive rates.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers to drive cost optimization and improved service offerings.
• Negotiate the best possible pricing and terms to maximize company profitability.

Client & Internal Collaboration

• Liaise with clients, shipping lines, port authorities, customs and other external agents to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Resolve escalated queries promptly and professionally.

Quality, Accuracy & Compliance

• Ensure all estimates are completed timeously and with full accuracy.
• Review and approve all cost estimates before submission for Air, Sea, Road and Over-Border freight.
• Ensure adherence to all quality, operational, and safety standards.

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Experience in the logistics and freight industry is essential.
• Strong business acumen and commercial understanding.
• Familiarity with customs tariffs, port charges, and Incoterms.
• Valid Code 08 driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience with CargoWise or similar freight management systems advantageous.