The Estimator Shipchandling
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Posted on:
16 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Receive and assess Shipchandling enquiries from clients ensuring detailed understanding of product specifications and requirements.
- Prepare accurate and timely quotations using internal pricing structures mark-ups and applicable foreign exchange rates.
- Conduct strategic sourcing of suppliers and products (local and international) using existing databases market research and other tools.
- Liaise with suppliers to gather up-to-date pricing availability and lead times for accurate estimating.
- Maintain and update price lists supplier data and historical costing for future reference and efficiency.
- Collaborate with the sales team to follow up on submitted quotations to secure orders and provide technical support as needed.
- Negotiate with suppliers and clients to ensure competitive pricing and maximize profitability.
- Work closely with operations to align costing with delivery timelines and logistics requirements.
- Support invoice preparation and verification based on final estimates and actual supply.
- Assist in analysing quotation success rates and market competitiveness to improve future estimations.
- Suggest process improvements to streamline the estimating workflow within the Shipchandling Division
- Maintain clear and accurate records of all estimations and costing activity for auditing and reporting purposes.
- Secondary Functions:
- Participate in business development initiatives by supporting pricing strategies and market positioning.
- Promote the companys Shipchandling services across South Africa Namibia and beyond.
- Engage with ship captains and maritime personnel to understand recurring needs and refine estimating practices accordingly.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience as Estimator or Marine Supply with a strong background in pricing and estimating.
- ERP system experience is essential.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in costing and data management.
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for costing data analysis and reporting.
- A solution-driven mindset and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Required Skills:
Minimum 3 years experience as Estimator or Marine Supply with a strong background in pricing and estimating. ERP system experience is essential. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in costing and data management. Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for costing data analysis and reporting. A solution-driven mindset and ability to prioritize effectively. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Required Education:
Minimum 3 years experience as Estimator or Marine Supply with a strong background in pricing and system experience is attention to detail and accuracy in costing and data to perform under pressure in a fast-paced negotiation communication and interpersonal to advanced Excel skills for costing data analysis and reporting
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
