Freight Forwarding Resume Samples (Text format)
About Me
Freight Forwarding
- Extensive experience of investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the perishable or hazardous nature of goods, cost, transit time and security; negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs
- Deft in arranging appropriate packing, taking into account the climate, terrain, weight, cost and nature of goods and also the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination; arranging insurance and assisting the client in the event of a claim
- Adept in obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with other countries' regulations and fiscal regimes; arranging payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client
- Involved in offering consolidation services by air, sea and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their dedicated units; utilising e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods
- Skilled in arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door-to-door; acting as broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures; arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services
- Professional skills to coordinate functions and lead team members; strong negotiating power and management capabilities; effective networking and customer relationship management skills; business policy and strategic handling of matters; expertise in shipping and logistics management services
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration,
Completed, August 2014
Abc school
CBSE – Marks 70%
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Work Experience
May 2014 - July 2018
Freight Forwarding
Madhulata
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Key Result Areas:
- Provide accurate and timely reporting of information to customers including sending quotations, pricing, costing, shipping details and supply chain related documentation
- Work with the Operations team and suppliers to ensure customers’ expectations are met and exceeded
- Use freight forwarding IT systems to process job files, manage customers’ shipments and ensure margin objectives per activity are met; ensure compliance to all policies, procedures and standard operating practices
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers and team members
- Arrange for picking up of goods and materials from client's location
- Count, and label boxes to be shipped and enter details into the computer system
- Unload goods received and storing them in the warehouse
- Maintain inventory space for easy handling and quick access of materials
- Work closely with the freight team and making arrangements for loading and unloading goods
- Provide maps to drivers, labeling boxes, and tracking movement of the shipment
- Place consignments on strategic locations according to their delivery schedule
- Stock goods on assigned shelves and removed boxes from areas hampering movement
- Take and enter details of incoming and outgoing goods and sorted them for shipment by air, train, and road
- Perform minor repair on hand-held scanner, forklift, and other equipment
- Check goods for hazardous materials and ensured no violation of transportation rules
- Inspect maintenance of trucks and warehouse
Key Highlights:
- Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled????
- Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
- Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????
July 2018 - Current
Freight Forwarding
ABC Lmt.
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Key Result Areas:
- Carried out troubleshooting and finding a solutions; producing rates and process bookings on to computer system
- Updating custom entries; ensuring strong communications with clients
- Utilized system for custom clearance; taking ownership of allocated client base
- Noted down customer entries and invoices; liaised with Shipping lines
- Produced documentation required; dealt with any client queries
- Executed multi-modal freight management services (sea / air / road) for imports and exports
- Established effective communications with clients and overseas offices
- Took a lead operational role for different clients; arranged shipments for new or one-off clients
- Created new files for shipments prior to arrival; participated in periodic operational review with client
- Maximized revenue, contain cost; maintained internal service level
- Co-operated with other teams to ensure cost / revenue are processed accurately and on time
Key Highlights:
- Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled????
- Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
- Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????
