Georgia Kok
Imports Clerk And Junior Entry Clerk
Cape Town
Summary
Proven expertise in import regulations and a strong teamwork orientation.Excelled in streamlining import processes, enhancing client satisfaction, and optimizing team workflow. Demonstrated prowess in international trade knowledge and transportation management, leading to significant process improvements. Communicative Import Coordinator with background tracking shipments, pursuing quotes from prospective shippers and completing import documentation. Bilingual employee with over 2.5 years of experience in team-driven environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Import Clerk
Transglobal Cargo Pty Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Streamlined import processes by closely monitoring shipments and communicating effectively with carriers including transporters.
- Established strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction through consistent communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Registering of shipement files on Cargo Wise One- both seafreight and airfreight.
- Some knowledge on tarrifs, incoterms and drafting of customs entries.
- Liasing with both shipping lines and airfreight agents, and customs officials
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and ensure that all tasks were completed on schedule.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges during the import process.
Administrator
Independent Warehousing Solutions
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records on container arrival to unpack depot.
- Collected, validated, and captured cargo information once received onto database.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available, e.g groceries and cleaning supplies
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
- Generated reports to suggest corrective actions and process improvements.
Junior Import Clerk
Aviocean
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of international trade regulations and import compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws.
- Mitigated risk by proactively identifying potential issues during the import process and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Register shipment files on Cargo Wise 1
- Training received on Drafting Customs Entries
- Updating clients on the vessel arrival-updates sent daily.
- Submission of release documents to Shipping lines.
- Liaised with transporters regarding delivery of both LCL cargo and FCL container
Education
High School Diploma -
Malibu High
Blue Downs, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Import Regulations
Timeline
Import Clerk
Transglobal Cargo Pty Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Administrator
Independent Warehousing Solutions
01.2023 - 03.2023
Junior Import Clerk
Aviocean
06.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Malibu High
04.2001 -
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