Elzet Scheepers

Manage end-to-end export and import forwarding for seafreight (containers and breakbulk steel), executing customs clearances and compliance processes while negotiating transport rates and maintaining operational controls. Provide client advisory services and liaise with shipping lines to ensure timely delivery to final destinations.

Coordinated sales order fulfilment across factory, dispatch and transporters to ensure timely deliveries, managed export documentation and banking paperwork, and negotiated vessel/freight rates to optimize transit costs. Maintained order records in Sage/Pastel and communicated delivery status to customers.

Managed global order-to-invoice processes and data quality for exports, coordinated with shared service centres and factories to ensure production availability, and handled claims and project shipments including a six-container agricultural project to Chad. Performed end-to-end order fulfilment and stakeholder liaison.

Coordinated logistics, procurement and warehousing to execute export shipments for projects, ensured import documentation and inspections were in order, and liaised with suppliers and risk teams to deliver project plans on schedule. Managed cross-functional execution for efficient export operations.

Handled export client services for shipping operations, coordinating bookings and documentation to ensure seamless export processes.

Managed export control operations including documentation, coordination with forwarders, and ensuring compliance for outbound shipments.

Performed export and import control tasks including documentation, customs coordination and shipment processing for international freight.

Supported export control functions, assisting with documentation and coordination to facilitate timely outbound shipments.

Managed import forwarding operations including customs formalities and coordination of inbound deliveries to ensure compliance and timely receipt.

Completed a short programme in Strategic Logistics Management to develop practical logistics and supply chain skills.

Completed the Client Commitment Workshop focused on customer relations and client service practices.

Completed Dynamic Communications Phase 1 to improve communication and presentation skills.

Completed Health and Safety Representative training covering workplace health and safety responsibilities.

Completed the International Speechcraft Course to develop public speaking and leadership skills.

Diploma covering international trade and transport, airfreight procedures, shipping practice, and customs clearing and forwarding.