Michael Bedasie
** ****** ******, **. *********.
Mobile #: 1-868-***-****.
E-mail: *.*******@*******.***
IMPORT & EXPORT LOGISTICS MANAGER.
SUMMARY
To contribute my expertise in Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Management, to ensure efficient operations within the Supply Chain Department.
Global Logistics.
Data Base & Document Control.
Order Processing & Project Management.
Customer Management Skills.
Inventory Tracking & Vendor Management.
Contract Negotiations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CGA LIMITED – Mar 2024 to Jul 2024.
EXPORT CO-ORDINATOR.
Interaction and servicing of customers in a focused fashioned manner.
Oversee, monitor and assist in the preparation of accurate Customs Export Documentation in a timely manner, from source documents, taking responsibility for completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the transaction.
Communication with Consolidators to ensure proper documentation and accurate cargo checks, whilst assuring compliance with requirements.
Ensuring that invoices are prepared and submitted with all appropriate charges, back up information/ documentation and export consignee mail in a timely manner.
Respond to Shipping Agents inquiries in a timely manner and providing timely shipment status updates to customers.
Obtaining Sales Targets and Forex Revenue for the organization.
Work as a team member on other department processes and duties as assigned by the C.E.O.
Execution of Marketing Plans and Promotions for Products and Brands in the Export Territory.
Make presentations and quotes to prospective and existing accounts to propose pricing/ rate structure and servicing options.
iQor – Dec 2023 to Feb 2024.
ONLINE CALL CENTRE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (Harry & David + 1 800 Flowers)
Answering of both inbound and outbound calls with high levels of energy and enthusiasm.
Sales Development for clients products and services as well as assisting customers with online payments.
Customer follow up & Coordination of shipping and delivery expectations.
Efficient filing of customers data onto a digital platform.
ANSA MCAL TRADING INC. – Jan 2023 to April 2023.
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN CO-ORDINATOR.
Preparation of Foreign Payments to International Suppliers via Global Commercial Banks & Credit Cards.
Prompt processing of accurate documentation and reports to the Logistics Department.
Reviewing of Purchase Orders, Warehouse Receipts and other corresponding documents for accuracy of shipments.
Reporting of issues/ inconsistencies with vendor document to the Purchasing Department and Supply Chain Manager.
Coordination of Shipping Operations amongst Customers and Vendors.
Administrative Task and Maintaining of an efficient Filing System on Amazon Work Spaces.
Arrange shipping documentation, clearances, shipping mode, delivery tracking and notification.
Ensuring proper interactions regarding Customs, Air Carriers, Ocean Carriers and Domestic Carriers is properly coordinated from the source to delivery.
ALBROSCO LIMITED – July 2014 to May 2022.
EXECUTIVE IMPORT & EXPORT OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR.
Co-ordination of Logistics; Exports- bookings with Shipping Agents, Haulage Bookings, ensuring that all documents relating to Export transactions are received and conform to Import requirements and Customs law in the consignee’s country.
Adept preparation of Export, Freight & Shipping Documentation using Ace/ Magic, Asycuda and Navis Software.
Application for Import & Export Health Certificates, Certificate of Origin documentation using TTBiz.link- online system.
Servicing of export customers with shipments and order status updates whilst promoting customer satisfaction in a timely manner.
Insuring of inbound and outbound shipments with Marine Insurance Coverage.
The development and maintenance of an efficient and effective filing system for easy retrieval and updating of files for both Imports & Exports.
Preparation of Foreign Payments to International Suppliers via Commercial Banks and Exim Bank.
Auditing of Import Entries regarding Purchase Orders that were made against the items and quantities that were received.
Establish, maintain and capitalize on Export Business Opportunities.
MAJOR PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
Export Travel Representation- Research & Development of Products & Services in the CARICOM Region, examples include: Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Suriname.
Representation of the company at the 2015 Inwards Buyers Missions Event.
Implementation & Development of a Strategic Exhibitor Marketing plan for the 2017 Trade and Investment Conference Trade Show.
Product Registration for Household Pesticides in Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis.
Trinidad & Tobago Customs Apprentice Badge & Grade II Licence.
CAREER TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS
Fundamentals of Exporting Workshop – Exportt Ltd. Sep, 2014.
30 Minutes Sales Pitch Presentation (by Coach Benco Che’) – UTT, Oct 2014.
Product Packaging and Labelling Workshop - Exportt Ltd. May, 2016.
Leveraging Free Trade Agreements - Exportt Ltd. July, 2016.
EDUCATION
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician Diploma Level 3. City & Guilds – 2022.
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technician Diploma Level 2. City & Guilds, 2020.
Mechanical & Maintenance Engineering Technician Diploma Level 2. City & Guilds, 2018 to 2019.
International Trade Specialist Certificate. EBSI Export Academy (Ireland) 2016.
Certification in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management. The Association of Business Executives (ABE) 2009.
Basic Conversational Spanish. Sital College of Tertiary Education Limited.
Practical Financial & Computerized Accounting. Upper Level Educational Institute Limited 2009.
Five O' Level Passes. Upper Level Educational Institute Limited 2007-2008.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Internet Explorer.
Peachtree Accounting/ Practical & Financial Accounting.
Customs & Excise Software- Ace/Magic, Asycuda, Navis.
References
Available upon request.