Our client is seeking a Commercial Administrator to accurately request and quote monthly and ad-hoc rates where applicable or as needed. To assist the operational teams with any rate related queries.

Responsibilities:

• To manage ad-hoc rate requests as they come in.

• To update customers / Key Account Managers of any ad-hoc and monthly rate changes or surcharges.

• To prepare and update rates for monthly quoting for existing customers.

• To communicate relevant industry updates and notices affecting our customers, as received from the industry.

• Ensure that relevant contracts and rates are in place for all customers.

• To discuss and communicate customer portfolios in house.

Skills:

• Ability to identify the needs in the team and assist where needed.

• To have the ability to read and understand shipping freight and other charges.

• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Fast learner in internal and external computer systems and processes.

• Ability to work with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external in dynamic changing environment.

• Ability to apply strict confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Essential)

• Diploma in Shipping, Clearing and Freight Forwarding, Distribution and Logistics Business Management or related field (Desirable).

• A minimum of 2-years’ experience in Freight Forwarding and Logistics experience.

• Experience with dry cargo rate pricing (Advantageous).

• To have working knowledge of Google / Excel and email etiquette.

Contact information

Tamlyn