Transportation Specialist Logistics Manager

COURAGE MPOFU

+263***-***-*** ************@*****.***

I am a result-oriented professional, who successfully combined his studies to work and showing myself to be self- motivated, organised and capable to work. I am reliable, competent and eager to learn & a highly proficient Logistics

& Transportation specialist with 6years of managing the logistics of road and rail transportation of bulk goods and the timely delivery of goods to clients in full compliance with national and international legislation. Resourceful and collaborative cross-functional team leader with strong communication and problem solving skills leveraged to manage complex logistics. Excellent IT skills.

EDUCATION

International Diploma in

Transport & Logistics

Management

(Chartered Institute of Logistics

and Transport, CILT,UK.)

National Certificate in

Transport Management

HEXCOLLS PROFILE

SKILLS PROFILE

Logistics

Exports/Imports

Customs Administration

Compliance

Relationship Management

Customer Care

Strategic Planning

Negotiation

Cost Control

Problem Solving

REFERENCES

UPON REQUEST

WORK EXPERIENCE

Logistics Co-ordinator

Aramex logistics LLC

Dubai, UAE

February 2020-August 2020

• Liaising with Dubai and Sharjah trade area zones boarder authorities.

• Checking on all drivers documentation and writing reports for renewal of working permits and visas.

• Managing movement of cargo.

• Tracking of vehicles and sending cargo status reports to the clients Sourcing for suitable vehicles.

• Vehicle documentation.

• Tracking and sending transport updates to clients.

• Undertaking some procurement department duties.

• Transport cost management.

• Dispatching vehicles only maintained vehicles to avoid breakdowns.

• Ensure and monitoring effective movement

Logistics Assistant Manager

Falcon Resources –Gweru, Zimbabwe

February 2017 – December 2019

• Planning, coordinating and evaluating logistics operations by liaising with internal stakeholders, logistics suppliers, transportation companies and customers

• Monitoring and evaluating then quality and quantity of goods, delivery times and transport costs

• Assessing and making recommendations for logistics processes in potential new projects and advising on cost of implications and efficiency.

• Tracked containers and consignments

• liaised with all border post offices and updated clients on shipment/consignment status.

• Liaised with transporters and checked on valid permit status

• Maintained good relationships with clients by undertaking offsite visits to liaise with them.

• Making booking for the vehicle for service

• Making sure that the driver and vehicle are available at any time.

• Reporting to Logistics manager on any problem or complain by the customer.

• Following up every booking until the return of the vehicle.

• Making sure that the vehicles and drivers are cleared and have work permits and vehicles permits are up to date.

• Making everyday records and reports.

• Sending the reports to the Logistics manager weekly. Accomplishments:

• Recorded zero accident as I improved the safety standards by insuring that only road worth vehicles are assigned to work.

• Given an award as the Middle level manager of the year. Warehouse Clerk

Falcon Resources –Gweru, Zimbabwe

January 2015 – January 2017

Falcon Resources is in the business of chrome mining and trading, with operations in Gweru, Ngezi and Darwendale. It employs over 200 employees and its major operations are in Gweru. To date it has mined and exported +40000tons of chrome ore to China.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate records of Chrome received from the mine and Chrome shipped out to China.

• Ensuring a clean and safe environment keeping tools and equipment used for loading and unloading chrome in their assigned places.

• Planning, coordinating, directing and assigning personnel to meet aggressive targets.

• Ensuring that stock inventory is maintained and correct auditing procedures are followed.

• Responsible for loading and sealing containers and duties including balancing of wheel excels.

• Supervising 20 employees at minimum and 140 at maximum.

• Making sure that all shipping documents are in order.

• Receiving and verifying various type of incoming and outgoing paperwork.

• Reporting to the logistics manager periodically

Achievements:

• Was part of the team that set up the new chrome trading project in Zimbabwe.

• Successfully moved 2000 tons of chrome from the mine within two weeks into the warehouse and shipped them out without a glitch.

• Reduced the turnaround time.

• Co-ordinating the efficient flow of chrome from Zimbabwe to China

• Raised workplace safety levels, particularly in relation to fuel.

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