Experience

Port Nelson Limited

• New Zealand
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Relationship Manager - QuayConnect

  • Sep 2019 - Present



Kotahi Logistics LP Ltd

• New Zealand
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Development Manager

  • Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

• Product Functional Lead - Logistics & Landside

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Design and implement the business process for operational products with ownership. Implemented the first trail pilot customer in the Mercury Gate Transport Management System. Logistics and Operations subject matter expert on the continuous enhancement of the companies new transport management system.

• Logistics Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Reporting to the GM of Operations, I was responsible for the transition of logistics tasks in the Operations team. Managed 2 full time and 1 fixed-term staff to coordinate container supply, transport and container reject. Various stakeholder management included shipping lines, transport providers, KiwiRail, Fonterra and Silver fern Farm. Achieve 99.45% equipment supply for the business and 99% equipment quality for FY 18.

• Logistics Team Leader

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  Internal promotion to team lead as the department expanded with Box Connect and Coastal. I led the team of 4 into cross-functional skills and developed the key operating process. Implement team structure with changing business requirements.

• Logistics Specialist

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Assisted the Logistics Manager design and implement the business process. Oversaw the daily equipment management and was the first point of contact for escalations. Designed and implement the equipment reject process and database and subject matter expert for Logistics. Provided Logistics solution as required to the business.

• Vessel Operations Specialist

  • Dec 2013 - Aug 2015

  Managed equipment releases and vessel space for key shipping lines. I quickly established a good rapport with Ocean Freight Vendors.Implemented the first DG process for Kotahi and boarded the first major DG customer Anchor Ethanol. Daily BAU was to manage customer requirements for export cargo, leveraging carrier allocations.



CMA CGM

• France
• Maritime Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations - Marine

  • Feb 2012 - Nov 2013

  FEBRUARY 7TH 2012 – NOVEMBER 29TH, 2013 OPERATIONS MARINE, CMA CGM & ANL AGENCIES Managed the group's vessel departure activities for all seaports around New Zealand. This included vessel load reconciliations. Coordinated all Dangerous Cargo approval for CMA CGM and ANL bookings and provided a solution around DG consignments. Assisted the National Operations Manager with marine operational escalations as required. FEBRUARY 7TH 2012 – NOVEMBER 29TH, 2013 OPERATIONS MARINE, CMA CGM & ANL AGENCIES Managed the group's vessel departure activities for all seaports around New Zealand. This included vessel load reconciliations. Coordinated all Dangerous Cargo approval for CMA CGM and ANL bookings and provided a solution around DG consignments. Assisted the National Operations Manager with marine operational escalations as required.



ANL

• Australia
• Maritime Transportation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Export Coordinator

  • Jul 2008 - Jul 2012

  Responsible for compiling vessel load list for container cargo vessels calling Port of Auckland, Port of Napier and Port of Tauranga. The daily task also included creating shipping booking and customer service. Worked closely with the key account managers to facilitate the onboarding of timber customers. I was directly involved to help create the process for additional container packing services. Expert around 3rd party intermodal services. Responsible for compiling vessel load list for container cargo vessels calling Port of Auckland, Port of Napier and Port of Tauranga. The daily task also included creating shipping booking and customer service. Worked closely with the key account managers to facilitate the onboarding of timber customers. I was directly involved to help create the process for additional container packing services. Expert around 3rd party intermodal services.



Williams & Gosling Ltd

• Fiji
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SEA FREIGHT EXPORT AGENT

  • Feb 2005 - Jan 2007

  Managed FCL shipments for reefer and special cargo key clients, Fiji to the world. This included creating export shipment booking, transport, cutting BOL, customs approvals and freight payment. Supervised cargo loads out and lashing prior to load on board with complete government protocols. Provided quotation for sea freight and other related services. Worked closely with Customer, internal stakeholders, government authorities and Ports. Managed FCL shipments for reefer and special cargo key clients, Fiji to the world. This included creating export shipment booking, transport, cutting BOL, customs approvals and freight payment. Supervised cargo loads out and lashing prior to load on board with complete government protocols. Provided quotation for sea freight and other related services. Worked closely with Customer, internal stakeholders, government authorities and Ports.