Alfonso Masauko

CURRICULUM VITAE FOR ALFONSO MASAUKO

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name                                        Alfonso Masauko

Gender and Date of Birth                Male – 06/04/1984

Civil status                                     Married

National Identity Card No               63-1245202 N 63

Passport Number                            FN999241

Driver’s license No                          69858DJ

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned freight forwarder with 10+ years of experience in the transportation industry. Proven ability to manage and coordinate the movement of goods across international borders. Excels at building and maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers and regulatory agencies.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GSE)

Dzivaresekwa 1 High School – 1999 – 2002

Accounting                                   B

English Language                         C

History                                         B

Geography                                   C

Commerce                                    B

Shona                                           C

Diploma in Freight Forwarding

International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) Geneva, Switzerland

Duration- January – December 2019

Diploma in Customs legislation and Procedures

Shipping Forwarding Agent Association of Zimbabwe

Duration – January – August 2020

CERTIFICTIONS

Cargo Learning Academy – South Africa May 2021

International Air Transport association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation Certification

Category 4,5,7,8,13 & 14

SKILLS

Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of sea freight, airfreight import /export processes. Good knowledge of shipping lines and airlines from various regions. Excellent working knowledge of Incoterms. Knowledge of IATA /TACT and Dangerous Goods Regulations. Good knowledge of freight rates and related charges.

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite.

Soft Skills: Good command of English language, Well- developed interpersonal skills coupled with expert written and verbal communication. Sound Planning and Organizational skills. Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Customer relationship management.

Consolidated Cargo Services (Private) Limited – Harare, Zimbabwe

Cargo Operations Supervisor

Period- December 2018 to February 2023

Duties:

·         Managed all operations performed by the head office branch involving the transport of freight by rail, road, and sea.

·         Supervised the import and export of freight for full container loads and bulk cargo.

·         Directed the storage and distribution of products for major clients.

·         Adhered to legislative and company requirements for OH&S, including the transport and storage of dangerous and hazardous substances.

·         Liaised with clients, which involved contract negotiations and providing quotes.

·         Maintained financial and operational KPIs, acted as an internal auditor with relation to quality procedures and adjusted process as required.

·         Prepared the staff roster to ensure proper distribution of manpower and brief staff on changes within the industry

·         Handled discrepancies at stations and all administrative issues related to the station.

·         Supported import customers for clearance of cargo, liaise with customs authorities to facilitate smooth and timely import clearance.

·         Supported Sales to keep systems updates with operational information.

·         Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly Cargo Reports including system accounting updates on every file.

Consolidated Cargo Services (Private) Limited – Harare, Zimbabwe

Customs & Forwarding Officer

Period- July 2015 to November 2018

Duties:

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•        Provided support to sales teams on pricing quotes and assisted with preparation of commercial invoices were necessary.

•        Informed clients of shipping options, time lines, transfers and regulations affecting shipments.

•        Arranged for applicable duties, taxes, paperwork for customs clearance.

•        Consolidated loads with a common destination to reduce costs for shipments.

•        Maintained knowledge of current transportation rates and schedules for various modes of transport(air, sea and land transport)

•        Communicated freight transportation information to customers and carriers’, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, and electronic freight information systems to improve efficiency, speed or quality of transport services

•        Arranged appropriate packing, taking into account climate, terrain, weight, cost and nature of goods.

•        Obtained, checked and prepared documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with other countries regulations and fiscal regimes

•        Tracked movement of freight between intermediate destinations – cargo terminals, port facilities and railway yards.

•        Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping.

•        Offered consolidation services by air, sea and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their dedicated units; utilizing e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of shipments

•        Monitoring and executing of shipments from receipt of notification of the shipment up and until file closure which included registering, custom clearance, invoicing, delivery and container turn in.

Vistma Logistics (Private) Limited – Harare, Zimbabwe

Customs Entry Clerk

Period: June 2013 – April 2015

Duties:

•        Transposed customs declaration information from documents and other sources into the entry systems to allow for the buildup of a valid customs declaration

•        Handled the registering and framing of air, sea and road freight import and export entries.

•        Ensured that shipments are cleared through customs, released and delivered in the quickest possible time.

•        Determining tariff classification, valuation and calculating all duties and taxes per consignment.

•        Ensured that day to day customs clearance and entries for both import and export are carried out timeously and correctly to avoid any penalties from the department of customs and excise as well as other parties.

•        Attended and provided timely and appropriate feedback to customs authorities in case of documentary or physical examination.

•        Interacted and maintained relationships with customs officers to address any issues that may arise during the clearing process.

•        Examined all revisions to the customs tariff and other customs reference books in order to keep up to date with changes.

•        Communicated and wrote claims protest to Customs Authorities on behalf of customers to resolve issues related to the payment of duties, taxes, valuation, petitions, and binding rulings.

•        Advised customers on import and export restrictions, tariffs, concession, insurance, quotas, preferential duty rates, free trade agreements, or any other customs related matters.

Vistma Logistics (Private) Limited – Harare, Zimbabwe

Freight Handler

Period: March 2011-May 2013

·         Utilized hand trucks, pallet jacks and other equipment to move freight around the warehouse.

·         Stacked and arranged freight in an orderly fashion on trailers to maximize space and prevent damage.

Loading, unloading, and moving freight between delivery and storage areas as instructed.
Preventing damage to transported freight by using protective devices such as padding and straps.
Maintaining records of the number of units handled per day, as well as their location and condition.
Performing prescribed safety checks on freight handling equipment and adhering to safety regulations.
Stacking freight at specified locations using boards or pallets.

HOBBIES

•        Reading logistics and business related materials.

•        Travelling for business.

•        Watching football

REFERENCES

Mr. Phil Stevens

Operations Director

Consolidated Cargo Services

+263712617923 / +26378297576

[email protected]

Mr. Maxwell Wonder

Managing Director

Vistma Logistics

+61435467724