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Francois Fouche

@francoisfouche

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I coordinate courier dispatch, cargo operations, supplier logistics and time-critical delivery schedules.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a long-term remote dispatch, logistics, or operations role during UK business hours where I can coordinate deliveries, suppliers, records, and time-critical schedules.

I've coordinated cargo operations, vessel schedules and shipboard teams across Royal Wagenborg, Debmarine Namibia, Unicorn Shipping, Maersk and Sanko Line.

Through ZESTÉ Premium Dehydrated Fruit, I book collections and deliveries with DHL, FedEx and The Courier Guy, prepare waybills and labels, track shipments, and resolve delivery exceptions.

I bring 25+ years of maritime and cargo operations experience, including SAP ordering, supplier coordination, Excel reporting, and leading teams of up to 16 people. I'm available for a long-term remote role during UK business hours.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Owner / Operations

Current

ZESTÉ Premium Dehydrated Fruit

Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)

Coordinate customer deliveries and book courier collections through DHL, FedEx and The Courier Guy. Prepare parcels, generate waybills and shipping labels, and track shipments through carrier portals.

Dispatch Coordination DHL FedEx The Courier Guy Waybills Labels Shipment Tracking Carrier Portals Client Communication Order Records SAP Ordering Excel

Chief Navigating Officer

Royal Wagenborg

Dec 2025 - Apr 2026 (4 months)

Coordinated cargo loading and discharge to meet vessel and port schedules. Planned cargo, maintenance, stores and crew activities, adjusting priorities when schedules or operating conditions changed.

Cargo Operations Scheduling Maintenance Planning Crew Coordination Operational Records Team Leadership

Chief Mate

Debmarine Namibia

Jan 2020 - Aug 2025 (5 years 7 months)

Raised SAP orders for deck consumables, spare parts and technical services, and coordinated with shore-based procurement. Led teams of up to 16 people, balancing maintenance, safety and urgent operational work.

SAP Procurement Supplier Coordination Team Leadership Cost Reduction Operational Records Offshore Operations

First / Second Navigation Officer

Unicorn Shipping

Jan 2006 - Dec 2019 (13 years 11 months)

Supported petroleum cargo transport on international routes, working to port, vessel and cargo schedules. Led deck teams, maintained operational records and coordinated daily shipboard activities under strict safety requirements.

Cargo Operations Navigation Team Leadership Operational Records Safety Compliance Problem Solving