Dhavaraj Pillay

I have had extensive experience in Airfreight since my early career in logistics. I started off in the imports department initially just filing documents, registering files and doing invoicing. At times I use to deliver clients cargo when we had short staff of drivers and offloaded cargo at clients premises. I progressed into a fully fledged import controller.

I have also had the opportunity to excel further with my experience onto an On-site controller with handling one of DSV's largest exporter out of Durban. I currently am an export controller but have had what I consider an excellent balance in both products. Over the years I've had to deal with all the airlines and created direct relationships and negotiate rates directly. This has given me an added advantage and improved the value of what I bring to my team.

I currently am fluent in Cargowise1 and I am easily adaptable to management systems. I am able to do my own estimates which I am frequently required to do and given the liberty to influence file profits as per my discretion. My customers fully trust me and I am an influential team player. I run the central repository for rates from all vendors including transporters. I host and run customer meetings weekly. I believe the value I can bring to any Airfreight team is exponential. I have handled and run massive air projects of up to 500 tons per project and basically managed , priced and controlled the file from end to end. Customer expectations ,file profitability and teamwork are my strengths .

I thrive on strong relations at all levels within the Airfreight industry and I believe my experience is extremely valuable to any company. Over the last ten years, I have also mentored many young candidates entering the freight industry for the first time. They now boast many stable roles and also add value to their teams.

I look forward to meeting you and would like an opportunity to grow within your esteemed institution.

Best Regards

Leon.D Pillay

• Collaborated with team of 10 staff members in the development of Lean Project ( Paper Less Programme) .
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Working with files on system dash boards.
• Project duration - 1 Year .
• Accomplishment : No paper use.