John Oluwatobiloba Ogunbanjo
Ojo, Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in risk management, inventory control, and strategic planning. Demonstrates proficiency in freight rate assessment, documentation handling, and cross-cultural collaboration. Skilled in interpreting shipping schedules and completing customs declarations with precision. Adept at cargo handling and freight rate calculation, ensuring compliance with transport safety standards. Known for effective networking and negotiating skills, taking initiative in container loading techniques while maintaining a thorough understanding of customs regulations. Committed to export and import compliance, aiming to enhance operational efficiency through strategic insights.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freight Forwarder
Joma express company limited
Apapa, Lagos
09.2012 - Current
- Investigated lost or misplaced shipments promptly, regaining client trust.
- Resolved shipment issues promptly, reducing delays in delivery.
- Updated tracking system regularly to provide accurate shipment information.
- Liaised with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage of goods.
- Streamlined freight documentation process to increase efficiency.
- Reduced costs by selecting optimal routes and transport methods.
- Reviewed freight rates periodically, helping cut down expenses.
- Managed customer queries regarding shipments, improving customer satisfaction.
- Ensured that all customs paperwork was accurately completed for smooth cargo transition.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, fostering team cohesion.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers for cost-effective transport services.
- Enhanced company reputation by delivering excellent customer service.
- Monitored and reported any changes in shipping regulations, ensuring compliance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients and vendors for better collaboration.
- Tracked movements of goods, confirming timely deliveries.
- Kept abreast of latest industry trends to improve operational efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between shippers and receivers to prevent misunderstandings.
- Coordinated shipping schedules for efficient freight forwarding.
- Advised clients on logistics options, optimising their supply chain processes.
- Handled insurance claims related to damaged goods, minimising financial losses.
- Eliminated demurrage by providing first-class logistics support.
- Reduced costs by negotiating contracts, transportation and handling charges.
- Adhered to destination-specific documentation requirements.
- Maintained excellent customer relationships by organising payments or transactions on behalf of clients, such as freight charges.
- Prepared bills of lading, invoices and shipping documents for shipments.
- Liaised with customers, shipping lines and port authorities to resolve delays or delivery errors.
- Improved client satisfaction by regularly reporting progress of goods, delays or changes in delivery.
- Supported customer satisfaction, offering timely updates on shipping details and timelines.
- Traced delayed or lost shipments to establish next course of action.
- Planned most appropriate shipment routes with regard to cost, transit time and security.
- Assisted with pricing, quotations and negotiations of freight movements.
- Tracked freight movements using software and satellite technology to trace delays.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest import and export regulations to enforce compliance.
- Followed correct customs clearance procedures for exporting and importing goods.
- Verified cargo contents against transport documentation.
- Helped clients navigate complex international shipping systems, comply with regulations and avoid shipping delays.
Machine operator quality control assembler
Kaway shoe factory
Ojo, Lagos
11.2010 - 07.2011
- Fulfilled all job duties diligently, contributing positively to overall team performance.
- Maintained clean work area, promoting safety on the production line.
- Solved technical problems promptly, ensuring minimal downtime of machines.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production targets.
- Utilised tools efficiently for fast-paced assembly work.
- Enhanced productivity with the efficient use of machinery skills.
- Assembled components with precision and efficiency.
- Adjusted machine settings accurately based on job specifications.
- Adhered to health and safety guidelines consistently during operations, preventing accidents at the workplace.
- Allocated time effectively, meeting challenging production schedules.
- Participated proactively in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements.
Supervisor
Thank God pure water Factory
Ojo, Lagos
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Fostered a positive work culture to boost employee morale.
- Conducted performance appraisals with employees for career development discussions.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing new scheduling practices.
- Oversaw inventory management to avoid any shortage or excess stock issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
National open university
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2014 - 05.2019
O' Level - Secondary School
Command day secondary school
Lagos 09.2003 - 05.2009
Primary School
Torch of knowledge nursery and primary
Lagos Nigeria 09.1995 - 07.2003
Skills
- Risk management capability
- Inventory control expertise
- Strategic planning aptitude
- Freight rate assessment
- Documentation handling
- Cross-Cultural collaboration
- Shipping schedules interpretation
- Customs declaration completion
- Cargo handling competence
- Freight rate calculation
- Effective networker
- Effective negotiating
- Transport safety standards compliance
- Initiative taking
- Container loading techniques
- Customs regulations understanding
- Export and import compliance
- Customs regulations knowledge
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Yoruba
Advanced
Igbo
Elementary
Affiliations
- Watching and Playing Football
- Traveling
- Meeting and Talking with Friends
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
National open university
09.2014 - 05.2019
Freight Forwarder
Joma express company limited
09.2012 - Current
Machine operator quality control assembler
Kaway shoe factory
11.2010 - 07.2011
Supervisor
Thank God pure water Factory
07.2009 - 09.2010
O' Level - Secondary School
Command day secondary school
09.2003 - 05.2009
Primary School
Torch of knowledge nursery and primary
09.1995 - 07.2003
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