Import Quotations Clerk

Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


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/obligationsGeneral 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 professionalEducation
  • Matric and preferably shipping diploma or certificate.
Experience
  • Must have 2 years shipping experience
  • Import operational experience

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1329077
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R12000 - 20000 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned