Estimator-DBN M/F

 

 

Estimator-DBN M/F

General Information

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!   

Job description

Mission description

Job Purpose:

Estimates main function is to ensure all estimate requests are completed and submitted within the required time scope.

Job Function:

• Deal Directly with customers either by telephone or electronically
• Obtain and evaluate all relevant information to handle enquiries
• Negotiate rates and compile estimates according to projects/ shipment
requirements
• Assessing viability of business, negotiating rates, planning of scope of work
and presenting tenders to clients
• Planning, rate negotiation, and quoting on tenders for projects
• Ensure total accuracy of all quotations submitted (to be signed off by relevant
BU Managers)
• Ensure all quotations are carried out profitably
• Quotation negations to be based on quality of the service offered, as well as
cost
• Communicate and coordinate with internal departments
• Handover shipments to internal departments – interface essential
• Liaise and communicate with AGL network regularly
• Negotiating rates with nominated and approved third parties upon request
from client and AGL network
• Handling of general administrative tasks
• Assisting the Commercial Department to keep the quotation module updated
• Complete handovers to operations for new business and existing
• Create a positive relationship with customers and ensuring the interaction the
customer has with the business is an efficient satisfying experience.

 

Profile

Rate procurement & Estimates

• Sea and air freight rate negotiations with suppliers. Should we need more aggressive pricing the estimator must involve the European route Development Manager or the Head of Sea/Air freight
• Rate analysis to identify best rate (price and quality)
• Generating of estimates in accordance with approved rates
• Submitting estimates in accordance with approved rates
• Submitting estimates in line with target deadlines
• Monitor target deadlines with the aim of not missing specific deadlines
• Monitor success of estimates and tenders submitted
• Complete reporting requirements as required
• Maintain good communications with operational and administrative staff
internally

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• As requested by clients and agents, source relevant rates, create and send
accurate estimates
o Quotes will include all modes of transport
• Ensure that all quotes/ outcomes of quotes are registered on quotation module on a weekly basis
• All new business must be handed over to operations. The handover to include the completed estimate, rate sheet/ work sheet and the original customer enquiry
• Ensure that all quotes received from Sales and transporters are updated in the
rate sheet
• Compile Tenders for projects
• Client servicing: Ensure regular communication with clients to ensure they are
happy with AGL's service provided to them
• Concerto updating for all estimates and tenders sent to clients
• Ensure that contact details are correct and up-to-date. When required, assist external sales with identifying suitable hauliers for specific work they may be quoting on
• Ensure that records are kept of rates to ensure maximum mark-ups are applied and negotiate best rates with the shipping lines. Ensure operations are updated with the relevant shipping lines to be used and their buy rates
• Follow-up phone calls/ e-mails to be made to ensure quotations module is up to date with regards to accepted, in progress, lost, sent and to follow up
• Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager
• Managing the estimates register and distribution of workload as per managers approval

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Matric
• 2 years estimates experience
• 2-5 years' experience in freight forwarding air/ road, sea cargo