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Jeemersan Govender

Jeemersan Govender

SENIOR LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Parkview

Summary

Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Logistics Coordinator

Africa Mobility Solutions - CFAO
08.2019 - Current
  • Full export function of sending Spare Parts out of South Africa as well as Japan and Dubai into Africa mainly Mauritius, Ethiopia, Congo, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Seychelles and Eritrea via Road, Sea and Air
  • Liaise, manage and monitor freight forwarders and logistic agents to ensure cargo is delivered to customer on time in accordance agreed SLA's
  • Managing Export documentation in accordance with SARS export requirements
  • Identifying optimal supply route to African responsible countries as well as negotiating the best rates and routes
  • Full process for Inspections companies such as Bureau Veritas, Intertek and SGS
  • Managing Export Letters of Credit
  • Completing freight forwarder Tenders
  • Hazardous cargo and companies with DGPA Packaging knowledge for Specific countries
  • Reduced transportation costs with strategic route planning and carrier negotiations, resulting in significant savings for the company.
  • Coordinated international shipments seamlessly while navigating complex import/export regulations and ensuring compliance with all relevant customs requirements.

Exports Administrator

African Automotive Aftermarket Solutions a Division of MOTUS
08.2016 - 07.2019
  • Increased customer satisfaction through timely communication and accurate tracking of international shipments.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to ensure proper product classification, pricing, and delivery schedules.
  • Managed relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, and brokers to negotiate competitive rates and service levels.

Director

JAK Integrated Holdings (PTY) LTD
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Brokering deals between clients and transporters
  • Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.

Operations Manager

CMV Logistics
09.2011 - 09.2015
  • Sales Calls - With my manager to look for new business and to keep in contact with existing clients
  • Cold Calling
  • Management meetings - with my manager to deal with day to day operations and the way forward for the company
  • Supervising of loading and offloading - ensuring the warehouse staff work correctly and minimizing errors
  • Warehouse management - dealing with the warehouse staff and operations on a daily basis
  • Container and break-bulk consolidations
  • SAD 500/501
  • SADC forms
  • Manifests Creation
  • Export Documentation - SAD 500 / 501
  • Incoterms 2010
  • Road Freight to Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, and Swaziland
  • Clearing and Forwarding
  • General Office Management - Managing 5 staff members and their daily duties
  • ACS Customs Program knowledge
  • Tracking on a daily basis
  • Invoicing and Quoting on Excel and QuickBooks
  • Load Sheets - Working out the maximum load for a tri-axle or superlink vehicle with consolidated cargo of different shapes, sizes, and weights.

Export Controller

SRP Shipping (PTY) LTD
02.2010 - 08.2011
  • SAD 500/501
  • SADC forms
  • Manifests Creation
  • Incoterms 2001
  • Road Freight to Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Zambia
  • Clearing and Forwarding
  • General Office Administration
  • ACS Customs Program knowledge
  • Tracking on a daily basis
  • Quoting
  • Load Sheets.

Advertising Consultant

Caxton Northern JHB Newspapers
03.2009 - 10.2009
  • Advertising sales for the Sandton Chronicle and the Northcliff Melville Times
  • Increased advertising sales by developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

Education

Matric Certificate (with University Exemption) -

King Edward VII School

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Diploma - undefined

Intec College

Higher Certificate in Business Management - NQF5, 120 Credits - undefined

PMI - Production Management Institution - Kempton Park

Advanced Project Management - NQF Level 5 - undefined

Isimbi Training

Skills

Route Optimization

Deadline-oriented

Results-Driven

Logistics Planning

Problem-Solving

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8504125184088
  • Number of Children: 2
  • Date of Birth: 04/12/85
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 08
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • AFRICAN AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET SOLUTIONS, Sharmaine Mons - Operations Executive, (011) 879 6000 or 082 782 5664
  • CMV LOGISTICS, Kenny Naidoo - Director, (011) 026 4281 or 083-650 1838
  • SRP SHIPPING (PTY) LTD, Ranjani Varadan - Manager, (011) 613 4258 or 061 254 9747

Interests

Padel

Golf

Timeline

Senior Logistics Coordinator

Africa Mobility Solutions - CFAO
08.2019 - Current

Exports Administrator

African Automotive Aftermarket Solutions a Division of MOTUS
08.2016 - 07.2019

Director

JAK Integrated Holdings (PTY) LTD
10.2015 - 08.2016

Operations Manager

CMV Logistics
09.2011 - 09.2015

Export Controller

SRP Shipping (PTY) LTD
02.2010 - 08.2011

Advertising Consultant

Caxton Northern JHB Newspapers
03.2009 - 10.2009

Matric Certificate (with University Exemption) -

King Edward VII School

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Diploma - undefined

Intec College

Higher Certificate in Business Management - NQF5, 120 Credits - undefined

PMI - Production Management Institution - Kempton Park

Advanced Project Management - NQF Level 5 - undefined

Isimbi Training
Jeemersan GovenderSENIOR LOGISTICS COORDINATOR