Project Estimator

• Ability to review a tender, decide on required input, engage with relevant parties, and compile the technical and commercial response for the required Scope of Work.
• Work in SDV quotation module (relevant training will be provided)
• Multimodal (Air, Ocean & Road Freight) pricing experience both inbound & outbound (import & export)
• Abnormal cargo pricing experience (i.e., heavy lift, air & ocean charters)
• Previous experience in a similar position

Responsibilities:

• This role covers project related estimates and tenders
• Responsible for estimates and tenders for Durban office
• Support National Commercial Team (New Business, Client Retention, Supply Chain Design \ Value Added Services) with cost estimate requests and tenders
• Analysis of RFP / RFQ / RFI / Tenders to ensure we understand requirements
• Consolidate / QC tender responses in terms of:
• Technical Response (The proposed solution / SOW)
• Commercial Response (Pricing)
• The SDV Quotation module doesn't allow for complex project estimates
• Often, project estimates need to be compiled in client specific templates
• Were possible, utilize the quotation module to compile cost estimates
• Drive quality indicators:
• Hit ratio
• Profitability
• Turnaround time
• Negotiate rates where necessary with Shipping lines / Transporters / Airlines
• Ensure rates are competitive
• 3 quote principle to be followed on abnormal quotes
• Rates Library:
• Ensure that rates are updated regularly on the rates library
• Support Structures:
• Ensure a proper handover of quotes / tenders secured to the operations team / management, through the assistance of the relevant client facing individual (New Business, Client Retention, Supply Chain Design \ Value Added Services)