Nikita Jaimangal
Import Sea-freight Controller
Durban
Summary
Dedicated and systematic individual with service-oriented support of local and international customers. Team-minded, dependable and tech-savvy. Ready to bring 2 years of experience international logistics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ocean Import Coordinator
Cardinal Maritime SA PTY LTD
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for job profit. Complete job costing and ensure billing accurate, complete and as per agreed client rates / estimate
- Ensure that documentation on hand to secure release from Shipping Line / Groupage Agent and any Third Party governing bodies within required time frames
- Follow up to ensure receipt of ANF minimum of 5 working days prior to vessels arrival Process RCG Arrange examinations, extended release and inspections of any Customs and Third Party stops / detentions
- Process cargo dues
- Ensure timeous receipt of creditor invoice/s, check that freight and landside costs invoiced as per standard or agreed tariffs
- Ensure full Pre Alert received within 3 days of vessel sailing
- Track and trace shipments as required
- Relay information to origin office including shipping instructions and pro actively monitor milestones
- Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients.
- Coordinated shipments of product from country of origin to final destination by land transport.
- Successfully managed high volumes of time-sensitive shipments during peak seasons while maintaining high level of client satisfaction.
- Reduced shipment delays by proactively addressing potential issues and coordinating with carriers for timely resolutions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Imports Invoicing Clerk
MSC Mediterranean Shipping
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Ensured the tax invoice, covering sea-freight and landside charges, were raised against the correct debtor.
- In the event of processing an error on the invoice, the correction was actioned immediately - by obtaining authorization from a superior to pass a credit.
- Assessed the status of a clients shipment ie. haulage type, additional doc fees requested, empty turn in fees etc.
- Ensured ocean freight was raised against the consignee or to a 3rd party duly authorized by consignee.
- Assisted counter release clerks when required.
- Kept an up-to-date file containing the MSC landside tariff.
- Ensured all credits were investigated and freight invoice amendments were processed within 24 hours from the date of rectifying the error.
- Attended to charge requests by COB.
Telesales Agent
RewardsCo
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Professionally handling outbound call sales.
- Meeting targets for the day/month.
- Promote Mondo Broadband, smartphones, Wi-Fi routers and other communication devices.
Liquor Promoter
Atomic Marketing
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Creating awareness of the alcohol brand.
- Providing product samples and other incentives to allow customers to become familiar with the brand.
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Enhanced customer experience at events with exceptional communication skills and friendly demeanor.
- Managed promotional booth setup, creating attractive displays to draw in potential customers.
- Educated customers on product features and answered questions regarding product use.
- Maintained clean, organized and professional work environment.
Jewelry Marker
NWJ Jewelers - 0145373916
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and productivity during daily tasks.
- Price marking large volumes of jewelry.
Finance Administrative Assistant
Mount Edgecombe Country Club
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Spot checks on cashier floats or stock takes.
- Data capturing
- Capturing & reconciling of card transactions through batch reports and identifying potential queries.
- Various reports for cash office related reconciliations.
- Assisted with banking, deposit slips and cash-in-transit banking bags.
- Daily counting of employee cash-ups & reconciling of food and beverage takings.
- Issuing AODs and other back-up documents for queries.
- Daily banking with Fidelity Cash Solutions.
- Daily maintenance of cameo machine.
- Assisting with issuing of petty cash, loading an ABSA ATM.
- Assisted with balancing and collating transactional info for a Bowls Trust, Ladies Trust and other accounts as and when requested by members/board of directors or the Finance dep manager.
- Assisted with reconciling figures to a bank statement, Micros & Club Master.
Education
Tertiary Higher Certificate - International Trade, Freight Forwarding, Shipping
The Maritime School SA
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
EDI Systems Knowledge
Ocean Freight Management
Import Operations
Attention to Detail
Attention to Detail
Timeline
Ocean Import Coordinator
Cardinal Maritime SA PTY LTD
02.2022 - Current
Imports Invoicing Clerk
MSC Mediterranean Shipping
01.2020 - 02.2021
Liquor Promoter
Atomic Marketing
04.2018 - 11.2019
Jewelry Marker
NWJ Jewelers - 0145373916
09.2016 - 11.2016
Finance Administrative Assistant
Mount Edgecombe Country Club
03.2016 - 07.2016
Telesales Agent
RewardsCo
01.2016 - 03.2020
Tertiary Higher Certificate - International Trade, Freight Forwarding, Shipping
The Maritime School SA
04.2001 -