CANDICE F. ROB CANDICE F. ROBINSON
*B, Auzonville Villas,
Auzonville, Tunapuna
868-***-**** (Mobile)
The Human Resource Manager
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am seeking employment within your organization in any position that is commensurate with my qualifications.
I believe that my attached resumé and work experience is evidence of my competence, diligence and diversity of skillsets. I am an extremely dedicated individual, able to work under demanding conditions, always willing to learn and a strong team player.
As such, I firmly believe that, once given the opportunity, I would prove myself an asset to your organization.
Should you consider my accompanying resumé satisfactory, I shall attend an interview at your convenience.
Thanking you for your consideration and looking forward to a favorable reply.
Respectfully,
Candice F. Robinson
Candice F. Robinson
1-868-***-**** • *******.*******@*****.***
My Work History
March 2021 to November 2021 – Aston Enterprises Limited
Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator
Creation, status and monitoring of Purchase Orders for suppliers.
Manage the Logistical flow of foreign and local orders once items have been shipped, inclusive of liaising and coordinating with Customs, Brokers, police escort and transport.
Management of DG import permits for all items where necessary.
Preparation and filing of import/export applications and end user documents.
Assist with physical verification of goods upon arrival at Aston Enterprises.
Assist in purchasing and restocking decisions.
Ensuring goods are received and entered correctly into the system.
Vendor creation, status and monitoring.
Creation of inventory codes and barcodes in the system.
Report analysis - Prepare reports on sales patterns and trends.
Assist with the execution of stock counts as well as the monitoring of stock levels.
February 2020 to July 2020 – Amcor Rigid Packaging Limited
Purchasing Analyst for Trinidad & Dominican Republic
Review purchase Requisitions report each day and convert to all pending Purchase Orders on SAP.
Review Vendor quotes to ensure they meet policy requirements.
Vendor assessments for Plant needs.
Vendor research and creation, upload to system, delivery management, reports and statements.
Vendor purchase conditions negotiation, maximization of credit.
Purchase Order creation, status and monitoring.
Support with both internal and external audits.
Report analysis.
Quotes comparison vs. expenses budget.
Purchase KPI’s.
Lend support to the Sales Commercial Team when needed.
Lend support to the Logistics Team when needed (RFQ’s, Customs requirements, Special licenses etc.)
May 2017 to February 2019 – Manuchar (Trinidad) Limited Logistics Officer/Sales Administrator/Customer Relationship Executive
Assists Sales Manager to cultivate new sales leads to establish business.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients.
Provide quotes for current and prospective clients.
Perform analytical and logistics planning.
Proactively identify problems and implement effective solutions.
Provide follow-up customer satisfaction with clients as needed.
Maximize sales growth from existing customers through the development of new sales, product marketing, and customer support strategies; and achieving specific volume growth targets in the assigned area(s) of the business.
Follow up on customer communications in a timely and professional manner.
Support Customer Service and work closely with Operations and Logistics on the execution of customer orders.
Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
November 2015 to October 2016 - IRP Fire & Safety Limited
Snr. Logistics Clerk
●To coordinate the communication and documentation process related to the importation and exportation of goods purchased by the company from foreign suppliers.
●To ensure all Request for Quotation (RFQs) are completed, accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
●To ensure FPO is completed error free and taken for authorization.
●To prepare, follow up and close off IRP Fire & Safety Limited Local Purchase Orders and assist as required.
●To prepare landed costings and receive goods on MAS.
●To create ATOs and enter on MAS 200.
●To make stock adjustments as necessary.
●To liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping agents etc.
●To organize documents and literature to be forwarded to broker.
●To organize for payment of duty and VAT to customs.
●To source all relevant information related to drop shipments. eg. invoices, sales order.
●To create CARICOM invoices.
●To deal with exports, export of samples/warranty items for repair.
●To comply with HSE procedures/systems.
●To deal with instrument repairs.
January 2015 to November 2015 - Piarco Air Services
Logistics Clerk
●To provide efficient delivery logistics.
●Maintain and verify record keeping for shipping processes and transactions.
●Update customers daily on status of shipments.
●Co-ordinates clearances for ALL ports (collection of deliveries, liaising with clearance clerk)
●Printing of documents of new shipments, responding to emails and coding.
●Dealing with queries.
●General office assistance.
March 2014 - July 2014 - Kimberly-Clark Corporation Trinidad
Import Analyst - Temporary Assignment
●Processing all shipment pre-costs in a timely manner, with the aim of obtaining the goods as the distribution centre in least possible time, at the lowest possible cost.
●Ensuring all customs procedures are totally in accordance with the current local legislations.
●Registering in SAP suppliers’ invoices and shipping documents for each shipment.
●Coordinating with Customs brokers regarding receiving and controlling all respective documentation.
●Liaising with haulers and shipping lines to coordinate container returns before expiration of demurrage free days.
●Develop internal tracking tools to keep the rest of team abreast of inbound logistics
September 2013 - January 2014 - Hand Arnold Trinidad Limited
Logistics Officer
●Provide general logistics support to Divisional Director and Divisional Managers including costing and pricing of goods.
●Provide accurate and timely information to key stakeholders regarding slow moving and close to expiry stock.
●Ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained.
●Conduct all relevant follow up activities and maintain appropriate records
●Provide weekly reports
●Communicate regularly with suppliers to place and approve orders
●Coordinating and ensuring local transport of shipments to clients are met on a timely basis.
June 2012 - March 2013 - Alstons Shipping
Export Documentation/Marketing/CSR
●Dispatching and stamping customer's import and export documentation
●Entering all Export Northbound Cargo via the Company's data system
●Producing Bill of Ladings for each customer.
●Advising all Ports of destination of customer's freight releases.
●Producing reports and vessel load lists for the Operations Department.
●Dispatching Consignee's Mail.
●Filing documents and C82's for all past vessels.
November 2011 - April 2012 - A.S Bryden & Sons Contract Employment
Shipping Imports Assistant - Logistics and Customs Department
●Ensuring that all documentation relating to import transactions are received and conform to import requirements and Customs Laws.
●Maintaining a status report on all documentation received.
●Attending to queries from the Customs Department.
●Liaising with shipping agents/lines to negotiate competitive freight rates.
●Ensuring the timely payment of Customs Duty, VAT, ocean/air freight and local handling charges.
●Preparing CARICOM invoices where applicable.
October 2008 – October 2009 - Signature Air Conditioning Works
Executive Assistant
●Procurement of materials
●Tracking of shipments.
●Inventory Management.
●Project Accounting.
April 2008 – August 2008 - Solomon Yufe & Company Limited
Data Entry Clerk/ Receptionist
●Dispatching all calls throughout the Company using the PBX Switchboard System.
●Producing Export Documentation (CARICOM invoices, packing lists and other computer generated bills).
●Recording of the Company’s incoming and outgoing inventory.
March 2005 – September 2005 - AZee Shipping & Trading Company Limited
Data Entry Clerk for Brokerage Department / Customer Service Representative
●Produced and ensured all entries were processed and delivered for approval, timely and accurately.
●Directed and coordinated activities of agents at the various ports of arrival and departure.
●Ensure proper documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with Customs and Excise Acts.
●Liaise with all related vendors to ensure highest level of service is achieved.
August 2003 – September 2004 – Laparkan Trinidad Limited
Data Entry Clerk / Cargo Agent/ Customer Service Representative
Notification upon arrival of shipments to customers.
Tallying of cargo (air and ocean freight).
Assisting customer inquiries in supplying general information including claims and quoting rates for cargo shipments and other related customer service functions.
Compute and produce relevant documentation of shipments costs including charges for services and insurance.
Trace and recover lost or misdirected cargo shipments.
Candice F. Robinson
1-868-***-**** • *******.*******@*****.***
Educational History
School of Practical Accounting
September 2009 to January 2010
●Advanced Peachtree
●Apprenticeship Programme in Practical Accounting - Merit
●Apprenticeship Programme in Practical Accounting - Certificate
September 2007 to December 2007
●Peachtree Accounting Certification
●MOUS – Microsoft Office User Specialist (Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Project)
School of Business & Computer Studies
January 2004 to March 2004
●Fundamentals of Import and Export Trade
St. Augustine Community College
September 2002 to July 2003
Barataria Secondary Comprehensive
September 2000 to July 2003
Curepe Junior Secondary School
September 1998 to July 2000
SKILLS & INTERESTS
●Excellent Interpersonal Skills
●Effective Written and Oral Communication Skills
●Superior Organizational Skills
●Competent Presentation Skills
●Capable Event Coordination
●Swimming, Reading, Music & Knowledge Expansion
REFERENCES
●Available upon request.