Frank Oyovwerhe Ikpesu
Ikotun
Summary
Talented, resourceful and committed person, who has built considerable experience over 17 years in the field of Custom Brokerage, Trucking and logistics, shipping and freight forwarding. Skilled in gathering information from numerous sources as well as harnessing the power of human resources and technology to get the job done. Excellent knowledge of relevant government legislation in the maritime industry. Able to meet strict deadlines. Easy to get along with and very much people’s. A goal getter and an award winner of Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition. Vision It is my earnest desire and aspirations to be an excellent contributor wherever I find myself. I detest mediocrity. I strive for excellence at all time. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
SHAV ONE LIMITED
Lagos
01.2009 - Current
- The coordinator, initiator of all business activities of the organization
- Responsible for hiring of staff
- Liaising with external partners, clients and staff at all level within and outside of the company
- Responsible for shipping documentation
- Coordinate all custom activities at the seaport and airports
- Coordinate payment of custom duties
- Business and Enterprise trainer, and facilitator
- Product and Business development
- Shipping, transportation and Haulage
- Managed paperwork and necessary information required for client shipments.
- Dispatched information to service providers to schedule freight movement.
- Prioritized work based on business demands and freight delivery times.
- Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays.
- Evaluated problematic conditions to resolve issues and optimize service levels.
- Oversaw daily operations of warehouse and logistics team
- Analyzed and improved supply chain processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock
- Coordinated with vendors and carriers to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Evaluated problematic conditions to resolve issues and optimize service levels.
Logistics Executive
BEMS LIMITED, Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Coordinate all business and custom activities at the Port Harcourt seaport and airport
- Responsible for customers consulting
- Responsible for proper shipping documentation
- In charge of export shipment
- Coordinate delivery of cleared goods to clients.
- Reviewed invoices and shipping manifests to ensure full compliance with local customs and international regulations.
- Managed logistical operations and handled supply chain, inventory maintenance and distribution, contract negotiations and acquisitions.
- Handled and prioritized high call volumes and customer inquiries.
- Communicated effectively with shippers, customers and receivers regarding changes in pick up or delivery status.
- Reduced costs by securing favorable contracts with external providers and effectively negotiating lease agreements for facilities.
- Handling of import and export clearance at the sea and airport
- Negotiate and payment of customs duty and all processes leading to hauling of cargo from the seaport.
Freight Forwarder
INSTARMAC NIGERIA LIMITED
Apapa, Lagos
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Responsible for custom filing at various seaport in Lagos
- Responsible for transportation of goods to customers
- Responsible for collection of invoices and debit notice of payment from shipping lines.
- Tracked and traced air shipments in order to maintain current status information.
- Discussed detailed port information to importers or exporters.
- Paid taxes, duties and insurance fees based on different freight types.
- Produced, organized and submitted export paperwork to meet all applicable resolutions.
- Organized destination-specific storage and delivery processes.
- Built and strengthened relationships with trucking companies and airlines to optimize daily operations.
- Consulted customs brokers to arrange passage of goods through customs.
- Communicated with global offices by telephone and email to facilitate smooth shipments.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria07.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Deutsch Sprache
Goethe Institut
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
- Insightful and highly organized
- An effective communicator
- Excellent computer skills ( office application)
- Customer Service
- Emergency Readiness
- Motivational Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Shipment Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Global Logistics
- Quality Control Analysis
- Warehousing Processes
- Shipping and Receiving
- Shipping Procedures
- Transportation Management
- Fleet Management
References
References
Available on request.
Interests
Travelling, Reading, Listening to music
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
SHAV ONE LIMITED
01.2009 - Current
Logistics Executive
BEMS LIMITED, Port Harcourt
01.2004 - 01.2008
Freight Forwarder
INSTARMAC NIGERIA LIMITED
01.2000 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Lagos State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Lagos State University
Some College (No Degree) - Deutsch Sprache
Goethe Institut
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