CARLE ARENDSE
CUSTOMS COORDINATOR carlearendse@gmail.com 081 373 5609
Paarl,Western Cape
Summary
Resourceful professional with experience in customs clearances and shipment coordination. Skilled in cargo management and knowledgeable about customs regulations. Expertly develops client relationships and provides tailored solutions. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CUSTOMS SPECIALIST
HILLEBRAND GORI SA - A COMPANY OF DHL
STELLENBOSCH (Remote)
11.2019 - Current
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures for customs activities, ensuring all staff members were fully trained on relevant processes and requirements.
- Calculated daily exchange rates and taxes due for goods and commodities.
- Handled sensitive communications with regulatory agencies regarding investigations or inquiries into the organization''s compliance practices, maintaining a positive relationship throughout any disputes or negotiations that arose.
- Participated in industry forums or conferences as a subject matter expert on customs regulations, representing the organization and enhancing its industry reputation.
- Lawfully cleared merchandise through customs per client and government requirements.
- Streamlined customs clearance processes by implementing effective documentation and filing systems.
- Ensured accurate tariff classifications for various imported goods, resulting in reduced delays and penalties.
- Determined harmonized tariff classifications by referencing tariff schedules outlined by national and international government officials.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of customs regulations, facilitating efficient processing of shipments.
- Played a critical role in risk management by maintaining awareness of potential changes to customs regulations and proactively adapting company strategies accordingly.
- Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances.
- Identified and gathered commercial and international data, documents and rulings upon clients' requests.
- Provided expert advice on laws, describing government requirements for transporting imported goods.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- High time management and level of responsibility.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to express ideas clearly and confidently in speech.
- High level of accuracy and data processing and calculations.
Education
Supply Chain Management NQF LEVEL 5-CURRENTLY
- The philosophy of Supply Chain Management
- Demonstrate an understanding of the supply chain environment
- Lead and influence the supply chain management environment
- Manage relationships between supply chain partners
- Analyze and apply management practices within the supply chain
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and elements of strategic supply chain management
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements in developing strategies to optimize operational supply
- Develop and implement supply chain performance management systems
- Monitor, assess and manage risk
- Develop a Sourcing Strategy
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Facilitate processes to ensure the integration of supply chain information
- Establish a competitive supply chain infrastructure
- Evaluate the influences of key components in a supply chain
- Apply professional values and ethics in the operational environment
- Adhere to professional conduct and business ethics
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key issues important for compliance with corporate governance and social responsibility
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of international trade and execute international purchases
- Manage the return of goods
Project Management : NQF LEVEL 4 - AWAITING CERTIFICATE
- Introduction to Project Management
- Computer Skills
- Project Management Scheduling
- Project Management Documentation & Meetings from
- Project Management Tools, Techniques & Costing
- Project Management Quality Assurance
- Supervise a Project Team
- Fundamentals
Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance : LEVEL 3 AWAITING CERTIFICATE
04.2001 -
- Organisational Ethics, Business and Customers.
- Business Communication.
- Business Statistics & Calculations.
- Business & Personal Finance.
- Trade & geography Incoterms ® 2010 Import & Export Cycle.
- Surface Freight Airfreight Infrastructure.
- Regulations & Insurance.
- Freight Finance.
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT : N4 + N5
04.2001 -
- Office Practice
- Communication
- Information Processing
- Computer Practice
High School Diploma -
04.2001 -
- English
- Afrikaans
- Mathematics Literature
- Life Orientation
- Consumer Studies
- History
- Tourism
Skills
Customs documentation
Customs Compliance
Freight Forwarding
Transportation Planning
Customs Modernization
Customs Auditing
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Data Entry; Managed inventory including data entry into system and corrections of discrepancies between book and physical Performed accurate and timely data entry in compliance with customs regulations
Instruct clients on customs regulations, international tariffs, shipping restrictions, and insurance requirements
Verified validity and completeness of shipments by examining manifests and invoices for compliance with customs regulations
Good reading and comprehension skills
The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify problems or to devise solutions to problems
Timeline
CUSTOMS SPECIALIST - HILLEBRAND GORI SA - A COMPANY OF DHL
11.2019 - Current
TETA - , Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance : LEVEL 3 AWAITING CERTIFICATE
04.2001 -
BOLAND COLLEGE - , MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT : N4 + N5
04.2001 -
HAWSTON SECONDAY - High School Diploma,
04.2001 -
IQETD - , Supply Chain Management NQF LEVEL 5-CURRENTLY
IQETD - , Project Management : NQF LEVEL 4 - AWAITING CERTIFICATE