Ronnie Bullock
Felixstowe,Suffolk
Summary
Experienced Import Operator who can streamline shipping processes to ensure timely deliveries from origin to the customers warehouse. Able to apply my 8 years of experience in transport planning and ocean freight planning resulting in smoother operations and reduced transit times. I have a proactive approach to problem-solving and maintaining excellent client, overseas agent and haulier relationships. I can work well individually as well as in teams. I have strong communication skills which helps prevent any delays or confusion from all points of the import process. I have good time management skills and I am able to assess the jobs in front of me to prioritise based on urgency of the task at hand. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees such as training apprentices. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Import operator
Cargocare Global
woodbridge, suffolk
08.2021 - Current
- Book both Deep and Short sea ocean freight from many different country's using our extensive network of agents for both FCL and LCL cargo.
- Book Hazardous Cargo and ensure correct paperwork is in place such as MSDS'.
- Negotiate rates with agents and shipping lines
- Monitor market trends to ensure we are competitive with rates
- Book up dossiers from bills of lading and commercial documents
- Chase agents for documents to ensure we receive paperwork in a timely manner
- Invoice clients appropriately according to any credit terms that may be in place.
- Keep clients updated on any delays and ensure they know the reason to assist with customer service.
Transport operator
RBF Cargocare
Felixstowe, Suffolk
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Ensured containers were cleared and released within cut offs with lines and merchant hauliers.
- Booked haulage for both FCL and LCL cargo with both cost effectiveness and service quality in mind.
- Prepared call overs up to 4 days in advance to ensure vessel arrivals/landing times would allow for deliveries to proceed as planned.
- Ensured payment had been received along with correct paperwork such as House Bills of Lading and Master Bills before releasing to hauliers or completing handovers to other agents.
- Formed good relations with Merchant hauliers to allow for transparency and efficiency when working with them.
- Liaised with clients and warehouses to keep them updated on the status of their delivery.
Education
GCSEs -
Felixstowe Academy
Felixstowe, SuffolkSkills
- Incoterms understanding
- Cargo handling expertise
- Supply chain understanding
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Customer Service
- Quote management
- Sea cargo management
- Freight forwarding
Affiliations
- Music Concerts
- Music Festivals
- Rugby
Languages
English
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Import operator
Cargocare Global
08.2021 - Current
Transport operator
RBF Cargocare
10.2016 - 08.2021
GCSEs -
Felixstowe Academy
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