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Rudi Marx

Rudi Marx

Group Forwarding Manager
Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic Group Forwarding Manager with a proven track record at Aviocean South Africa, excelling in strategic planning and team leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective relationship building and conflict resolution, while driving pharmaceutical growth initiatives. Skilled in performance management and cost control, fostering high-performing teams to achieve departmental goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Forwarding Manager / Pharma Lead

Aviocean South Africa
01.2019 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Manage and review Group Air and Sea Rates monthly
  • Negotiate with all service providers reduce rates for the group
  • Review volumes monthly and quarterly
  • Develope and Lead the Pharmaceutical Growth for Aviocean
  • Set up Supply Chains for new clients on Global routes
  • Maintain and develope the relationships with all Pharmaceutical Clients
  • Handle and Manage Quotes and Deviations ( CAPA ) for all Pharmaceutical Clients
  • Lead the Pharma Sales team in new meetings and strategies

Trade Lane Manager GAC Laser and Pharma OPS

GAC LASER South Africa
02.2013 - 10.2018

 Negotiations on a national level of all Sea and Air freight rates with shipping lines and airlines, as
well as overseas agents and groupage agents accordingly for LCL cargo.
 Ensuring that all rates logged on national shared drive are up to date and ready for use by sales
and servicing team at all times.
 Ensuring that all shipping industry news is distributed nationally to sales and servicing teams as
well as relevant management.
 Calling on existing and new clients.
 Accompanying sales and service consultants on sales and service calls in assisting to gain and
extend business and target accounts with particular focus on the my Trade Lane where
necessary.
 Assisting in training new staff in sales and servicing techniques where necessary.
 Meeting and growing new agency agreements with overseas agents where GAC is not as yet
represented.
 Travelling to the various regions on a monthly basis to meet with clients as well as Service
Providers in the other canters.
 Assist in the application and completion of all International Tenders related to my specific Trade
Lane.
 Compiling and reporting on quarterly reports defining growth or loss in volume or revenue on my
respective trade lane.
 Creating and compiling ‘country fact sheets for all countries falling within my trade lane, to
increase the knowledge and understanding of particular countries for colleagues and company
staff in general.
 Distribution and compiling of Quarterly News letters on new developments within my Trade Lane
in terms of changes in rates, market trends, new service offerings, etc.

Senior Forwarding Controller

AMFI Freight International
07.2010 - 01.2013

- Register and control all forwarding shipments for CPT Clients

- Manage the relationships with clients

- Manage the relationships with all Global Partners



Senior Air and Sea Freight Controller

Access World ( Previously Access Freight Int)
08.2008 - 06.2010

- Various task relating to Air and Sea Imports and Road Freight

Junior Import Controller

Bax Global / Schenker AG SA
06.2005 - 07.2008

- Various Task relating to Import of Air and Sea Freight including Forwarding , Clearing, Customs Entries and Invoicing

- Manage all files from start to completion

Junior Controller / Driver

Cargo Networking
02.2003 - 05.2005

- Draw and Deliver Cargos to clients

- track cargo at Depots and Airlines

- Filing of paperwork

- Various Junior parameters

Education

Diploma - Sport Coaching And Management

Tygerberg College
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Skills

    Team leadership

    Operations management

    Strategic planning

    Decision-making

    Performance management

    Staff development

    Customer service

    Customer relationship management (CRM)

    Relationship building

    Task delegation

    Complex Problem-solving

Timeline

Group Forwarding Manager / Pharma Lead

Aviocean South Africa
01.2019 - Current

Trade Lane Manager GAC Laser and Pharma OPS

GAC LASER South Africa
02.2013 - 10.2018

Senior Forwarding Controller

AMFI Freight International
07.2010 - 01.2013

Senior Air and Sea Freight Controller

Access World ( Previously Access Freight Int)
08.2008 - 06.2010

Junior Import Controller

Bax Global / Schenker AG SA
06.2005 - 07.2008

Junior Controller / Driver

Cargo Networking
02.2003 - 05.2005

Diploma - Sport Coaching And Management

Tygerberg College
04.2001 -
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