- Kempton Park
- Salary: R12 000.00 - R20 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Logistics Import & Export Freight
- Reference: copy-2149025
Vacancy Details
Employer: Black Tie Recruit
We are looking for a suitable candidate for an Import Quotations Clerk position in the customs clearing and freight forwarding industry.
Functional Responsibilities
- Have a general understanding of customs clearance, which includes:
- Understand the various shipping terms (EX works, FOB, C&F, CIF), and how this affects the quote
- Who are the role players in a shipment (Shipper, Importer, Local Agent, Customs, Cartage Company, etc.)
- What are the normal charges that relate to every shipment
- Work with the client to be able to understand:
- What cargo is being moved
- What is the point of origin and ultimate destination
- What shipping terms will the cargo move under
- Who is the consignee
- Work with the other departments to obtain:
- Customs duty and VAT payable
- Quotes from the logistics department for pick up or delivery
- Understand what additional operational requirements need to be quoted on
- Obtain freight rates from the forwarding department
- Know the Federal standard charges per client category
- Under supervision, create a quote based on inputs from other departments
- Inform the client of the quote, and any special requirements/obligations
Candidate Requirements
General skills
- Be organized, and prepare each quote according to the company's guidelines
- Be neat. Each quotation should be compiled in a manner that notes, additional charges, special requests etc.
- Be enthusiastic
- Be friendly and helpful. Be prepared to offer the customer advice.
- Be willing to find out additional information if the client requests
- Be proactive, which means:
- Following up with the client regarding the consignment
- Contacting the client immediately when there are any updates or deviations from the original quote
- Preparing documentation for the client
- Following up with clients when they do not respond to emails or voice messages
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively, including:
- How to use outlook
- How to compose a business email
- How to communicate effectively via telephone
- How to confirm telephonic discussion with written emails
- Have an excellent telephone and email manner. The quotations clerk must always come across as professional
Education
- Matric and preferably shipping diploma or certificate.
Experience
- Must have 2 years shipping experience
- Import operational experience
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