Results-driven Director of Freight Forwarding and Head of Procurement at Air Sea Transport Australia Pty Ltd, with extensive expertise in strategic pricing and profitability analysis within the logistics sector.
Proficient in market analysis and developing relationships with foreign partners, facilitating successful business development initiatives.
Experienced in managing international freight operations, including FCL, LCL, and air cargo, with a strong focus on Asia-Oceania trade.
Demonstrated ability in strategic decision-making and effective supply chain management, leveraging time management skills to enhance efficiency and profitability. A proven business owner dedicated to driving growth and fostering long-term partnerships in the shipping industry.
Procurement (FCL / LCL / Air / Domestic Transport)
- Develop and maintain close relationships with shipping line representatives to secure contracts within the Asia-Oceania trade lane.
- Monitor market trends a to ensure contracts are secured ahead of time to allow for maximized profitability.
- Guiding overseas partners to secure competitive CIF/PPD rates at origin for FCL/LCL/AIR movements.
- Develop relationships with local LCL consolidators to secure competitive rates and services.
- Develop relationships with local air-freight consolidators to secure competitive rates and services on PPD/CIF terms.
- Secure competitive domestic transport pricing across Australia for all types of cargo (FCL/Consolidated/Project/Warehousing).
Pricing & Market Analysis
- Sourcing market intel and trends to target trade lanes where there is a perceived competitive advantage.
- Analysis of price levels dependent on trade lane, client and opportunity for profitability.
- Weekly market analysis correspondence with overseas partners identify trends and opportunities to secure larger market share and/or profitability.
Director & Business Owner
- Provide strategic plans for short and long term outcomes, including documentation with specific methodology to achieve the desired outcomes.
- On-going analysis of internal systems, strategies, growth areas and risk management.
- Experience across all sections of business operations, including finance strategy, internal systems development and general operational processes.
Business Development (Domestic & International)
- Maintain relationships with existing clients to manage their supply chain requirements.
- Identify and approach sales leads and previous clients to secure new business opportunities. Maintaining relationships at a base level when cargo is not allocated at that point in time.
- Maintain and develop relationships with agency networks, Air Sea Transport offices and overseas trading partners. This involved regular video calls, market updates and trade development meetings.
- Promote sales leads on CIF terms to agents to secure at origin.
- Promote FOB freight rates for free hand cargo.
- Provide detailed quotations for agency inquiries, including EXW, Project, DDU, DAP, and general FOB/CIF terms.
Head of Junior Performance Program
- Detailed long term programming for junior performance athletes aged 11-15 years.
- Plan and coordinate team trips for state and national competitions.
- Work with relevant stakeholders and collegues on strategic direction for the overall swimming program within the college.
Junior Coach / Assistant Coach
- Detailed long term programming for junior performance athletes aged 10-14 years.
- Plan and coordinate team trips for state and national competitions.
- Work with relevant stakeholders and collegues on strategic direction for the overall swimming program within the college.
- Directly assist the Head Coach and Adult Coach with their programs.