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Theo Grubas

Maroubra,NSW

Summary

Highly motivated and dedicated Logistic professional with a strong background in Freight Forwarding, specifically Air & Ocean Export Operations. Skilled in coordinating export activities, customs clearance and freight forwarding. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and nurturing solid relationships with stakeholders.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Export Operations

Cyclone Global Logistics
04.2018 - Current
  • Routinely liaised with shipping lines/co-loaders for the provision of air/sea cargo bookings and associated procedures
  • Organization of LCL, FCL and Air freight Cartage
  • Handling of DG cargo by both Air & Sea
  • Negotiation of rates with Shipping Lines
  • Preparation of Export Documentation
  • Consolidated and strengthened business relationships by consistently providing efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions to clients
  • Presented clients with practical and optimum methods of shipment in order to expedite delivery of goods and reduce related costs
  • Prepared invoices (Cargowise)
  • Prepared formal quotations to suit client needs
  • Liaised with overseas agents to coordinate Air & Ocean export shipments
  • Monitored and recorded location of goods in transit through Airline, Shipping Line tracking systems
  • Maintained knowledge of legislation and political situations that could affect export operations and readily notified clients if anything was applicable to their shipment
  • Adhered to Government Regulations through the accurate administration of Customs related activities – Cargowise & ICS (EDN’s, CRN’s & PRA’s)
  • Provided training to newly recruited Export Operations employees
  • Assigned and scheduled work and monitored progress to ensure high expectations of service quality was adequately and consistently met.

Export Coordinator

Geodis
07.2016 - 04.2018
  • Administered accurate air freight booking procedures directly with the airlines
  • Labelled and prepared air freight for delivery to Cargo Terminal Operator (CTO)
  • Coordinated the FAK containers to respective trade lanes (Pacific Islands)
  • Lodged PRA’s and tracked vessels and container movement (1Stop gateway)
  • Lodged Transhipment Sea Cargo automation in EDI (Cargo Wise) for underbond movement to FAK packing depot
  • Organization of LCL, FCL and air freight cartage
  • Handling of DG cargo both by air and sea
  • Preparation of export documentation
  • Liaised with airport agents to coordinate air and ocean export shipments.

Air & Ocean Export Operations Coordinator

AquaAir Freight Services
07.2009 - 04.2016
  • Routinely liaised with shipping lines/co-loaders for the provision of air/sea cargo bookings and associated procedures
  • Organization of LCL, FCL and air freight cartage
  • Handling of DG cargo by both air & sea
  • Negotiation of rates with shipping lines
  • Preparation of export documentation
  • Consolidated and strengthened business relationships by consistently providing efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions to clients
  • Presented clients with practical and optimum methods of shipment in order to expedite delivery of goods and reduce related costs
  • Prepared invoices (Cyber Freight software)
  • Prepared formal quotations to suit client needs
  • Liaised with o/seas agents to coordinate air & ocean export shipments
  • Monitored and recorded location of goods in transit
  • Maintained knowledge of legislation and political situations that could affect export operations and readily notified clients if anything was applicable to their shipment
  • Adhered to Government Regulations through the accurate administration of Customs related activities - Cyber Freight and ICS system (EDN’s, CRN’s & PRA’s)
  • Provided training to newly recruited Export Operations employees
  • Assigned and scheduled work and monitored progress to ensure high expectations of service quality was adequately and consistently met.

Air Import Operations

DHL Express
12.2008 - 06.2009
  • Processed Customs & DAFF formalities
  • Assisted Customs brokers to register importers with Australian Customs (ICS system)
  • Engaged with clients to ensure smooth customs clearance on consignments.

Skills

  • Export Documentation
  • Incoterms Knowledge
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Professionalism
  • Data Entry
  • Written Communication
  • Excellent Communication
  • Self Motivation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • International Logistics
  • Freight Forwarding

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/17/1989
  • Marital Status: Single

References

Mr Sam Cassim, 0420 313 320

Timeline

Senior Export Operations

Cyclone Global Logistics
04.2018 - Current

Export Coordinator

Geodis
07.2016 - 04.2018

Air & Ocean Export Operations Coordinator

AquaAir Freight Services
07.2009 - 04.2016

Air Import Operations

DHL Express
12.2008 - 06.2009
Theo Grubas