Experience

Interwil Trading International
• South Africa
• Wood Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Procurement Administrator

  • Apr 2018 - Present


FenderCare Marine

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shipping Assistant

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2011

  Handle imports from China & Japan Handle exports from UK to any destination in the world Handle cross trades around the world Handle pallets and full truck loads with in Europe Deal with freight forwarding agents on how to clear our shipments and deliver our cargo the quickest way possible Handle imports from China & Japan Handle exports from UK to any destination in the world Handle cross trades around the world Handle pallets and full truck loads with in Europe Deal with freight forwarding agents on how to clear our shipments and deliver our cargo the quickest way possible



FenderCare Marine as

• Singapore
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employed

  • Oct 2009 - Dec 2009

  Job entails: Handle imports from China & Japan Handle exports from UK to any destination in the world Handle cross trades around the world Handle pallets and full truck loads with in Europe Deal with freight forwarding agents on how to clear our shipments and deliver our cargo the quickest way possible Job entails: Handle imports from China & Japan Handle exports from UK to any destination in the world Handle cross trades around the world Handle pallets and full truck loads with in Europe Deal with freight forwarding agents on how to clear our shipments and deliver our cargo the quickest way possible



Boltfast

• South Africa
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Imports & Purchasing Administrator

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2009

  Re-order reports on a regular basis Comparing prices from overseas against local Placing orders with overseas suppliers Arranging shipping with freight forwarding companies Arranging payment and opening of Letter of Credits Re-order reports on a regular basis Comparing prices from overseas against local Placing orders with overseas suppliers Arranging shipping with freight forwarding companies Arranging payment and opening of Letter of Credits



Boltfast (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employed

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2009

  Imports & Purchasing Job entailed: Re-order reports on a regular basis Comparing prices from overseas against local Placing orders with overseas suppliers Arranging shipping with freight forwarding companies Arranging payment and opening of Letter of Credits Key Achievements: Negotiated better freight rates which resulted in our import prices being reduced by 10% per order Improved order processing efficiency which resulted in the company saving money Implemented new systems which resulted in a 5% reduction in incorrect orders



SeaCastle Freight

• Imports Forwarding Manager

  • Mar 2005 - Apr 2008

  Dealing with overseas agents and arranging shipments from overseas Submitting documents to customs Delivery of cargo & invoicing client Ongoing communication with clients & transporters Overseeing staff members Weekly meetings & status reports with clients Negotiating freight rates with shipping lines Dealing with overseas agents and arranging shipments from overseas Submitting documents to customs Delivery of cargo & invoicing client Ongoing communication with clients & transporters Overseeing staff members Weekly meetings & status reports with clients Negotiating freight rates with shipping lines



Craig Energy Services (Pty) Ltd

• Employed

  • Mar 2003 - Jan 2005

  a Buyer in the offshore shipping industry Job entailed: Arranging quotations for clients for items they requested Placing orders with suppliers when purchase order comes through from client Arranging export documents for shipping to Angola with freight forwarding company Arranging food deliveries to oil tankers in the harbour Regular stock counts Responsible for layout and up keep of warehouse Regular meetings with suppliers Key Achievements: Rented a refer container which resulted in the company saving ZAR5000 per shipment Implemented new systems which resulted in quicker delivery times of cargo to the client