Babalwa Mnomiya
Durban
Summary
I'm passionate about logistics and supply chain management, especially when it comes to solving tough challenges and keeping things running smoothly. Over the years, I’ve built solid experience in managing sales order cycles, planning inventory, and working closely with different teams and stakeholders. I enjoy finding ways to improve processes and take pride in delivering reliable, efficient service. Clear communication and a drive for continuous improvement help me contribute to teams that aim to make a real impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Administrator
Sasol Base Chemicals
11.2017 - Current
- Coordinate the total sales order cycle via Road and sea freight liaising with Marketers, Customs Authorities (SARS) and Logistic service providers (Shipping lines and Transport Companies)
- Managing the forecasting business process and collaborating with the Production Planning team, logistics team (Rail/Road) and Sales & Marketing
- Inventory planning by managing forecast vs stock movements across our key distribution centres ensuring Stock availability
- Preparing and compiling shipping documents for Export and framing customs entries to ensure uninterrupted dispatch and export shipment of goods
- Ensuring accurate use of Export customs procedures and HS Codes for various type of Cargo
- Pre-planning and redistribution of shipment inline with the demand request in different regions
- Accurately preparing and sending of final documents to customers at destination within set time to minimise delays
- Interacting with various transport service providers in moving containers from Depot to the harbour
- Engaging Service providers on annual SLAs and Tendering adjudications meetings
- Liaison with service providers, local and international companies (Shipping lines, SARS, Transnet, Afreximbank)
- Working, interpreting and understanding of LC Terms and ensuring alignment with our export process
- Investigating customer complaints timely and in an efficient manner and implementing of corrective actions
- Ensuring Master data has accurate and updated customer & product information (address, material code, Price, Incoterm & etc.)
Bookings Coordinator
Mol shipping
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Firming stack dates and following up with all clients
- Ensuring that EDIS are done and Navis cross checked to make sure all bookings are appearing on the Navis system
- Special containers have to be checked and monitored
- Updating Navis for Export bookings if EDI doesn't pull through automatically
- Ensuring that Hazardous bookings are done correctly in according to the MSDS
- Ensuring data captured on STAR NET and Navis is accurate
- Monitoring special containers, product information, price and shipment route and terms
- Applying for HAZ approval with principles
- Liaising with Exports for COD requests
- Respond to customer queries within same day of receipt and 100% resolution of queries within 48hours
- Enforce and implement CARE initiatives and promote Electronical Data Interface bookings
- Monitoring space on vessels to ensure correct and fair allocation is given to our customers
- Monitoring equipment availability and ensuring that we accept bookings that can be executed in accordance to the RFQ
Export Controller
Name of Company Pacific International Lines
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Firming stack dates and following up with all clients
- Ensuring that EDIS are done and Navis cross checked to make sure all bookings are appearing on the Navis system
- Special containers are checked and monitored
- Assist clients with Pre-advising export containers
- Invoicing clients and releasing Bills of Lading
- Capturing data on WebCSM
- Ensuring all information for Bills is received timeously and is correct as per Port requirements
- Ensuring POD, IMCO/UN/TEMP/CONSEC codes and vents details as per booking/bill and N76
- Compiling DG Manifest and Reefer Lists and submitting Reefer List to various POD's
- Preparing Cargo Dues and submitting to Customs and NPA
- Updating files for auditing, Capturing shipping instructions
- Applying for COD when necessary and Capturing cargo dues
Customer service/export booking clerk
Cma cgm shipping line
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Making Bookings on Export vessels
- Monitoring space allocation on vessels
- Creating Contract numbers for customers and generating Invoices
- Updating Navis for Export bookings,Pre Advising
- Checking freight rate and mailing Hazardous and Reefer bookings
- Monitoring special containers and Applying for HAZ approval with principles
- Visiting and calling clients to secure business
- Monitoring containers in SACD and Filling detention and Demurrage
- Building good relationships with clients and service providers
- Negotiating freight rates with principals and Sending invoices to clients &Quoting rates to clients
Education
Level 4 Diploma in Supply Chain and Procurement - Supply Chain and Procurement
Cips
01.2026
PGDP Supply chain management and Marketing - Supply chain management and Marketing
Ukzn
12.2022
Supply Chain Management Degree - Supply Chain Management
Mancosa
01.2018
Grade 12 - undefined
Name of School
Ixopo, KZN01.2011
Skills
- MS Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- SAP
- EDI Systems
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Export Scheduling
- Document Archiving
- International Trade Compliance
- Recordkeeping Compliance
- Navis
- Scheduling
- Stakeholder relations
- Contract administration
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- Incoterms 2020
- Customs and Excise
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH Advanced
Advanced (C1)
Zulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies and Interests
Passinate Book reader, Gym and travelling
Accomplishments
- Improved Shipment Delivery: I worked with a team that helped to increase on-time shipment delivery rate by 15% through efficient logistics coordination with other internal and external stakeholders.
- Optimized Customs Clearance: Reduced customs clearance backlog with accurate documentation and streamlined processes.
- Managed Export Bookings: I successfully managed 200+ export bookings monthly, ensuring 95% customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced Inventory Accuracy: Working close with Inventory and Planning we have enhanced inventory accuracy by 10% via effective forecasting and stock management.
Timeline
Principal Administrator
Sasol Base Chemicals
11.2017 - Current
Bookings Coordinator
Mol shipping
04.2016 - 04.2017
Export Controller
Name of Company Pacific International Lines
08.2015 - 01.2016
Customer service/export booking clerk
Cma cgm shipping line
02.2014 - 06.2015
PGDP Supply chain management and Marketing - Supply chain management and Marketing
Ukzn
Supply Chain Management Degree - Supply Chain Management
Mancosa
Grade 12 - undefined
Name of School
Level 4 Diploma in Supply Chain and Procurement - Supply Chain and Procurement
Cips
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