Bryan Noah
Logististician
Lusaka,Lusaka
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
African Life Financial Services
2009.12 - 2010.03
- Lusaka Province
- Reconciling monies received by a pension fund with more than 1,000 members.
- Reconciling payments for a pension fund from its inception to the closure of the scheme
- Report writing on the findings.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Logistics Officer
Route way services
2011.12 - 2014.12
- Provided support to Logistics department.
- Developing logistics plans, allocations and rotations of appropriate work requirements for planned or emergency operations.
- Plan and supervise the maintenance of the fleet.
- Prepared Road permits and coordinated with agencies RDA, ZP, RTSA for the movement of machinery to final destinations.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Managed functional areas of logistics.
Operations Assistant (CROSS COUNTRY CONTAINERS)
J&J Transport Zambia
2014.12 - 2016.03
- Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Coordinated dispatching drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Tracked and monitored vehicle movements through tracking platform.
Operations Manager
Galco Transport GSM GROUP
2016.08 - 2017.06
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Coordinated dispatching of [Number] drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
Logistics Manager - Part Time
Cedar Rock Group
2017.06 - 2018.01
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Export Manager
Celtic Freight Zambia
2018.02 - 2018.09
- Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances.
- Administered export of Various products for compliance with company and customs export policies.
- Processed company's export license processes.
- Advised customers on transportation options, types of carriers or shipping routes.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
- Maintained open communication with customers and regional partners to update all parties on orders and shipping changes.
- Consulted with suppliers and agents to arrange proper in-transit permissions to ship to various locations.
- Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
- Obtained necessary import and export licenses and permits for shipments.
Operations Manager
Volcan Logistics Zambia Limited
2018.10 - 2019.07
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Interpreted cargo and passenger load briefings and reviewed all plans and documentation.
- Received incoming products and supplies and verified items on receiving schedule against bill of lading.
- Determined appropriate loads and practical delivery schedule for each vehicle by balancing needs and availability of both drivers and clients.
- Oversaw freight preparation to keep regulations and client requirements satisfied.
- Updated company database with shipping information using internal systems to maintain visibility of operations for management.
- Reviewed work schedules, performed safety checks on equipment and obtained supplies to perform work and prepare for operations.
- Communicated with management and customers by tracking, auditing and troubleshooting operational issues.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customers.
- Reviewed pricing structures and conducted negotiations to obtain favorable rates and conditions.
- Achieved team goals by guiding employees in coordinating and deploying best practices.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Provided customers with status updates for loads.
- Prepared timely rate estimates and strategic bid packages.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
- Devised routing plans and schedules to facilitate safe and timely delivery of goods.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service.
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and managed budgets related to logistics and transportation.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze shipping trends.
Road Freight and Distribution Supervisor
Mercury Express Logistics
2019.08 - 2021.11
- Developed and managed operating budget, meeting department goals.
- Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Built and maintained relationships with key suppliers and customers to support seamless operations.
- Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.
- Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers to provide best cost and delivery terms.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Organized financial reporting, scheduling and inventory systems to enhance productivity.
- Analyzed shipping reports to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Prepared and submitted reports on import and export activity to management.
- Built working relationships with clients to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
- Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Examined cargo and freight shipments to check goods' condition.
- Bargained terms and rates with vendors and carriers for favorable shipping conditions.
- Observed and tracked consignments to verify timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Monitored and maintained import and export tracking systems for delivery of accurate and up-to-date records of shipments.
- Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
- Established and built positive relationships with vendors and carriers, promoting competitive shipping rates and service.
- Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Advised clients on transportation and payment methods.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
- Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
- Investigated discrepancies in shipping documents and resolved issues with vendors.
- Researched and helped evaluate new potential suppliers and vendors for better service and pricing.
- Utilized logistics software to manage, monitor and track shipments from origin to destination.
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
Logistics Operations Manager
Atatu Trading
2021.11 - Current
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Detected and resolved multifaceted issues related to business direction and operations.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Managed and tracked loads.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and transport problems.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
- Reviewed pricing structures and conducted negotiations to obtain favorable rates and conditions.
- Achieved team goals by guiding employees in coordinating and deploying best practices.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Provided customers with status updates for tracked packages.
- Developed systems for organizing reports and records to drive integrity.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Prepared timely rate estimates and strategic bid packages.
- Coordinated dispatching drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Education
Rhodes Parks School
LusakaLICEF Primary And Secondary School
LusakaLogistics Management
Cambridge College
United Kingdom06.2012
High School Diploma -
Namwianga Secondary School
Kalomo11.2007
Skills
- Coordination
- Operational Management
- Import and Export Operations
- Logistics Analysis
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Active Listening
- Route Optimization
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Quick learner
- Relentless
Reading, Swimming, Travelling
I love to explore, travel, read, swim and meet new people
Languages
English
Native language
Nyanja
Advanced
C1
Bemba
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Logistics Operations Manager
Atatu Trading
2021.11 - Current
Road Freight and Distribution Supervisor
Mercury Express Logistics
2019.08 - 2021.11
Operations Manager
Volcan Logistics Zambia Limited
2018.10 - 2019.07
Export Manager
Celtic Freight Zambia
2018.02 - 2018.09
Logistics Manager - Part Time
Cedar Rock Group
2017.06 - 2018.01
Operations Manager
Galco Transport GSM GROUP
2016.08 - 2017.06
Operations Assistant (CROSS COUNTRY CONTAINERS)
J&J Transport Zambia
2014.12 - 2016.03
Logistics Officer
Route way services
2011.12 - 2014.12
Intern
African Life Financial Services
2009.12 - 2010.03
Rhodes Parks School
LICEF Primary And Secondary School
Logistics Management
Cambridge College
High School Diploma -
Namwianga Secondary School
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