KUDZAI SEAN GARA

CONTACT DETAILS

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Harare, Zimbabwe

Cell: +263-*********

+263-***-***-***

PERSONAL INFO

D.O.B: 10 November 1990

Sex: Male

Nationality: Zimbabwean

Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence

LANGUAGES

English

Shona

ATTRIBUTES

Industrious

Attention to Detail.

Ethical

Self-Starter and Ability to work under pressure.

EMAIL

adobng@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Vendor Management

Strong Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Knowledge of the Customs and Excise Act, import & export law.

Expediting

HS Tariff classification

Reporting

Imports & Exports

SOFTWARE

Microsoft; Word

oPowerpoint

oExcel

oOutlook

Asycuda World

HOBBIES

Football

Motorsport

Reading

Gardening

REFERENCES

Dieter Balzer

Managing Director

KDB Director

Sheilagh Mbesa

Finance Director

Logistica Shipping & Freight

077*-***-***

WORK EXPERIENCE

KDB Healthcare-Shipping Manager

June 2019 – to date

Initiate and coordinate full order cycle (create process to receipt of orders)

Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and Supplier pricing.

Ensure contract terms are favorable to the company.

Communicates frequently with the accounting and technical departments to ensure the money is available to purchase goods and to verify the quantity or quality of the goods to be bought.

Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.

Timeous, efficient, and cost-effective importation and exportation of goods

Intensive communication with suppliers, forwarding/freight agents.

Negotiating rates and tariffs of banks, forwarding agents and suppliers

Accurate checking of Bills of Entry and invoice from forwarding agents.

Accurate costing of goods and entry into computerized stock

Arranging Insurance cover for orders placed with overseas suppliers.

Keep track of all goods and services ordered and received, and maintain accurate records including details on price, performance, and delivery.

Liaising with overseas suppliers, customs, and forwarders

Dispatching of documents with ZIMRA and Banks

Foreign payments (drafts/telegraphic transfers /letters of credit)

Assisting Stores with stock

Ensure all original records required by MCAZ, ZIMRA, RBZ etc are maintained for the required statutory period

Ensure that consignments are correctly accounted for from time to time or order placement to time of receipt by stores.

Logistica Shipping & Freight

Shipping Clerk (January 2009 to October 2016)

Imports & Exports Controller - Airfreight (November 2016- May 2019)

Calculate, process duties and taxes to be paid & arrange for payment of taxes and duties.

Coordinate, Follow-up, communicate & report on the movement of cargo, documentation, and PODs.

HS Tariff classification with close attention to correctness

Provide shipping instructions to ensure deliveries arrive on time and to their correct destinations.

Restrictions & licenses i.e., import & export permits (ZNCC licenses, CBCA pre-export inspections)

Import and export documentation i.e. (Certificates of origin & CD1 forms) & excellent understanding of Inco terms 2010.

Processing and quality checking of bills of entries for correctness

Have some good knowledge of port, airfreight, road and rail processes and procedures.

Extensive knowledge of coordinating all the entities involved in a supply chain.

Anticipate, identify, and resolve problems which could delay the timely release or movement of cargo.

Develop rates and/or provide quotes for the movement of freight & clearing quotations. Research and negotiate carrier rates.

Keep client updated daily on the progress of their shipments/orders.

Maintaining strong and effective relationships with shipping lines, trucking companies, etc

Keep up to date with changes as they occur, to be able to advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems and all other customs related matters.

Customer care & service, queries Handling and communication.

EDUCATION

Chinhoyi University of Science and Technology (Currently studying)

Master of Science Degree in Supply Chain Management 1.1

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (CIPS UK)

Foundation Diploma (Level4) - *Diploma member

Advanced Diploma (Level 5) - *Associate Member

Graduate Diploma (Level 6) - *MCIPS (Full membership)

Shipping and Forwarding Agents Association of Zimbabwe (SFAAZ)

Diploma in Customs legislation and Procedures (IATA Affiliate)

Mount Saint Mary’s High School 2003-2006

Nine “O” levels (including Mathematics and English)

Rusununguko High School 2007-2008

A Level (Biology & Geography)

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