Maxine Corry
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PERSONAL SUMMARY
Maxine is a freight Industry subject matter expert who will take care of cargo every step of the way and make sure goods get to where they need to go, safely and on schedule. She does this by selecting the best route and carrier based on cost, time, and cargo type.
Has experience of providing sea freight, air freight and road freight services to companies all over the world. Furthermore, can act as an intermediary between shippers and transportation services, coordinating the movement of goods from origin to destination.
In her current role she liaises with freight forwarding companies, as well as customers and export departments to resolve any delays in collections and deliveries. At work she ensures that the business is constantly compliant with all relevant import or export processes. As part of her duties she provides colleagues and clients with friendly local expertise and outstanding customer service. With managers she has a reputation for ensuring the optimum use of transport resource to ensure the service standards that customers demand are met. During her career she has gained expertise on international trade laws, shipping regulations, and trade compliance issues.
On a personal level she is always ethical in her actions and behaves in the best interest of her company and its clients.
Right now, she would like to join a company that rewards hard work and is respectful and open to different cultures and opinions.
CAREER HISTORY
FREIGHT CONTROLLER – Start Date – Present
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Responsible for managing all aspects of freight forwarding such as logistics, transportation, documentation, and customs clearance.
Duties;
- Overseeing the company’s freight forwarding, transport planning and transport activities.
- Being the main point of contact for all freight forwarding queries.
- Ensuring that all freight forwarding staff work in accordance with their training and work instructions.
- Checking, approving and coding transport invoices.
- Turning documentation around quickly within 24 hours of departure.
- Day to day management of the international supply chain operation.
- Managing and retaining records of all import /export documentation, such as signed commercial invoices and delivery notes.
- Monitoring fleet operations and movements and reacting quickly when issues arise.
- Determining and prioritising the daily and weekly requirements of the freight forwarding team.
- Making sure that individuals, teams, colleagues, managers and clients are advised of appropriate information.
- Staying in contact with drivers on a regular basis throughout the day.
- Responding to telephone calls and emails regarding delays or queries.
- Involved in the daily planning, routing and scheduling of all freight.
- Providing cost-efficient freight and logistics services to clients.
- Making sure that goods are packaged properly to withstand transit and meet international shipping regulations,
- Coordinating the shipment of goods via various modes of transport, including air, sea, road, and rail.
- Giving managers and clients real-time updates on the status and location of shipments.
- Negotiating freight charges with transportation companies to get the best shipping rates for bulk pricing.
- Advising clients on how to avoid penalties and reduce delays.
- Conducting variance analysis to understand deviations from the budget and take corrective actions.
- Communicating with internal stakeholders, and external customers as required.
- Keeping managers updated at all times with regards to progress or delays with regards to any deliveries.
JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
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KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Professional
- Streamlining complex logistics processes.
- Proficiency in financial analysis tools, logistics management software, and data analytics.
- Highly organised and able to follow processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of transport planning systems.
- Good understanding of cargo loading and dispatch procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure in busy fast-paced environment.
- Empathetic, and proactive in addressing client needs or concerns.
- Able to work under challenging and diversifying deadlines.
- Excellent Analytical, organisational skills.
- Strong written, communication & interpersonal skills.
Personal
- Confidence to make safety critical decisions based upon real time events.
- Superb communicator who can relay information accurately and concisely, even across language barriers and time zones.
- Always acts professionally and confidently.
- Good attention to detail and a keen eye for detail that helps avoid mistakes in this highly regulated industry.
- Able to think quickly and find effective solutions under pressure.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Customs handling
Documentation
Soling problems
Shipping
Logistics
Transport planning
Supply chain
Customs
Taxes
Tracking shipments
Warehousing
Storage
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
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REFERENCES
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