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Debrah Nomangisi Ellah Ndlovu

Johannesburg South
Debrah Nomangisi Ellah Ndlovu

Summary

Enterprising Shipping Manager dedicated to keeping department operations smooth and reliable.

Adept at applying exceptional communication, organizational and analytical skills to managing routine shipping operations and solving complex problems independently. Diplomatic and respectful with productive and dependable nature. Proven skills in pulling, inspecting and packaging items for shipment to domestic and international destinations. Successful at operating equipment, maintaining safety and promoting good relations with clients. Dedicated professional highly skilled in transportation flow management. Talented individual offering dynamic skills in import and export laws and strategic initiatives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Consolidated Power Projects (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg

Shipping Manager
07.2007 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Determined most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.

a.Hartrodt SA(PTY)
Johannesburg South

Sea Import & Export Clerk
09.2004 - 04.2007

Job overview

  • Utilized logistics software to manage, monitor and track shipments from origin to destination.
  • Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
  • Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
  • Determined most valuable and cost-effective routes for shipments, overseeing transit time, price and safety.
  • Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
  • Investigated discrepancies in shipping documents and resolved issues with vendors.
  • Maintained open communication with global locations to facilitate smooth collaboration.

Kuehne-Nagel
Johannesburg South

Internship Student & Sea Export Controller
02.2002 - 07.2004

Job overview

  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
  • Sorted, organized, and maintained files.

Education

Commercial Advancement Training Scheme
Johannesburg

from Business Administration
01.2002 - 11.2003

University Overview

National Certificate - Business Administrator


  • Cost Accounting
  • Economics
  • Applied Business Economics
  • Commercial Law
  • Oral Examination - internship under Kuehne- Nagel

Skills

Shipment processing

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Timeline

Shipping Manager
Consolidated Power Projects (Pty) Ltd
07.2007 - 03.2021
Sea Import & Export Clerk
a.Hartrodt SA(PTY)
09.2004 - 04.2007
Internship Student & Sea Export Controller
Kuehne-Nagel
02.2002 - 07.2004
Commercial Advancement Training Scheme
from Business Administration
01.2002 - 11.2003
Debrah Nomangisi Ellah Ndlovu