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Clayton Cloete

Clayton Cloete

Almere

Summary

Experienced logistics professional with almost a decade of expertise in fast-paced multinational environments. Skilled in operations, team leadership, and customer service excellence. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a keen understanding of HR practices. Adept at optimizing processes for efficiency and compliance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Agent, Air Import

Expeditors - AMS (Netherlands)
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Managed accurate and timely data entry and shipment processing.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Provided proactive communication with customers and service providers.
  • Streamlined processes for improved efficiency and KPI adherence.

Warehouse Employee / Order Picker

Alfen ICU (Netherlands)
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Processed outgoing orders and ensured quality checks.
  • Managed storage, labeling, and transport preparation.
  • Maintained workplace cleanliness and safety standards.

Operations Manager

THB Shipping & Logistic Solutions (South Africa)
04.2018 - 03.2020
  • Ensuring work schedules and rosters are planned for the team members.
  • Ensuring ISO 9001 quality management system is implemented effectively and maintained.
  • Ensuring effective communications between all relevant stakeholders are maintained and chairing operational meetings.
  • Corrective conduct management and staff coaching.
  • Chairing of disciplinary cases.
  • Conducting internal audits to comply with legal requirements.
  • Non-conformance, incident and accident management.
  • Shipping agent duties and responsibilities.

Senior Shipping Agent

THB Shipping (South Africa)
02.2015 - 04.2018
  • Liaise with all relevant parties and keep them informed of vessel’s progress.
  • Promptly respond to client queries and complaints.
  • Keep accurate and systematic records of all correspondence and documents relating to vessel calls.
  • Ensure Charter Party requirements are met prior to vessels arrival, and during loading.
  • Liaise closely with shippers and receivers.
  • Handle and liaise with vessel / owners / charterers prior to and during loading / discharge.
  • Liaise with stevedores and other personnel during loading/discharge operations, to ensure a fast turnaround of vessels.

Shipping Agent

Sturrock Grindrod Maritime
09.2013 - 01.2015
  • Ships Agency Functions – Communications between shippers / receivers / ship owners / charterers, and vessel.
  • To guide and advise on the legal requirements of the ports.
  • Handle all functions prior to vessels arrival including coordinating and preparing for loading / discharging operations.
  • Handle and liaise with vessel / owners / charterers prior to and during loading / discharge.

Education

National Certificate - Equivalent to HAVO

Nababeep High School
12.2000

Business Writing for Professionals - undefined

University of Cape Town
05.2010

Personal Computing - undefined

Rosebank College
08.2005

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Goal Setting
  • Communication Skills
  • Organisation and Time
  • Management
  • Technical Skills

Languages

Afrikaans (native speaker)
English (fluent)
Dutch (A2)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  • Holder of valid Work Visa / Residency Permit for 5 years (2021 - 2026)
  • Holder of a full Dutch drivers license

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Timeline

Agent, Air Import

Expeditors - AMS (Netherlands)
09.2022 - 03.2024

Warehouse Employee / Order Picker

Alfen ICU (Netherlands)
05.2021 - 11.2021

Operations Manager

THB Shipping & Logistic Solutions (South Africa)
04.2018 - 03.2020

Senior Shipping Agent

THB Shipping (South Africa)
02.2015 - 04.2018

Shipping Agent

Sturrock Grindrod Maritime
09.2013 - 01.2015

Business Writing for Professionals - undefined

University of Cape Town

Personal Computing - undefined

Rosebank College

National Certificate - Equivalent to HAVO

Nababeep High School

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