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Manage all international and domestic movements:•Liaising with customers to ensure a seamless movement of pallets or containers to the end user. •Creating all export documentation to ensure the product is exported in line with all DAWR and export policies•Manage all trucking and logistics operators in the supply chain to ensure a smooth process is followed and all procedures are adhered to.Manage cold store & stock being held by the cold store:•Liaising with warehouse and all transports to ensure efficient processing of orders from start to finish•Monitoring stock availability as well as ensuring stock is loaded on a FIFO basis•Identifying opportunities for improving processes, in working practices and team efficiency•Ensuring the correct stock is loaded according to DAWR standardsSales:•Be the point of contact for all domestic & international customers from a commercial and operational point of view•Ensure stock is being sold for market related prices•Send weekly & monthly reports to upper management•Ensure the highest level of customer service is provided to all customers•Collaborate with the plant manager to ensure production is inline with sales•Monitor all orders, ensuring customers are invoiced on time and correctly.•Pursuing commercial opportunities

Overseas distributor order processing (export orders):•Processing export orders•Dealing with customer calls and emails in a prompt and efficient manner seeking the required solutions where required•Maintaining accurate customer information•Creating and obtaining the relevant documentation for export orders•Liaising with warehouse to ensure efficient processing of orders•Liaising with the Operations Team regarding stock availability•Identifying opportunities for improvement processes, in working practices and team efficiencyLogistics and shipping:•Arranging deliveries from suppliers to warehouses and between warehouses•Liaising with freight forwarders and couriers•Managing Purchase Order processing in business software•Preparation of all documentation that needs to be sent with goods shippedStock Planning:•Planning future demand, and ensuring minimum stock is on hand while avoiding any stock outs.

Proposed manganese terminal- Conducted volume analysis on Manganese trends and movements, particularly in South Africa- Considered various layouts of a manganese handling facility- Analysed financials and financial models of various projects- Performed SWOT analysis and feasibility studies and conducted market and stakeholder analysis- Compared logistics corridors- Completed milestone updates with top management- Compiled and Submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) and a Request For Proposal (RFP) document, we were elected as preferred bidder.- Considered EIAs and EMPs (Environmental)West Coast (South Africa) bulk handling facility- Carried out a landside analysis of a possible West Coast dry bulk facility- Conducted a Road and Rail Survey- Attended meetings with various stakeholders- Analysed Terminal layout designsOther- Managed the production of a corporate film- Performed Export Channel comparisonsKey Achievements- Researched and completed a report indicating countries that would be suitable for expansion, and the company is now successfully pursuing the report's recommended countries- Conducted a landside survey on the West Coast of South Africa and published a detailed report on the feasibility of establishing a port in this region

- Managed a warehouse and dispatch team; receiving and dispatching deliveries, local and international- Prepared orders and documentation- Acted as the communication link between the entire supply chain- Liaised with service providers- Followed up and updating deliveries; meeting deadlines on delivery datesKey Achievements- Played a significant role in establishing an efficient and effective logistics department and process, and facilitated the placement of all relevant structures