Ayanda Malesa

Logistics Specialist experienced in cold chain logistics and inventory management. Achieved enhanced supply chain efficiency through effective shipping process optimization and regulatory compliance. Delivered results by collaborating with vendors and customers, resolving supply issues, and providing technical support.

Logistics Specialist - Biocair - Kempton Park, South Africa

(2025-06)

• Coordinated logistics operations for temperature-sensitive biological materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Managed inventory while maintaining accurate stock levels in warehouse, supporting timely order fulfillment.
• Collaborated with transportation vendors to optimize delivery schedules, enhancing reliability of shipments.

Air and Sea Entry clerk - BAC Logistics - Isando, South Africa

(2024-03 - 2025-05)

• Processed incoming shipments and verified inventory accuracy.
• Maintained organized records of shipping documents and correspondence.
• Assisted team members with data entry and inventory management tasks.

Airfreight Import Controller - Megafreight Services - Boksburg, South Africa

(2022-07 - 2024-02)

• Sending pre-alert to consignee (or agent if handover)
• Phoning airlines to confirm bookings and confirmation on the flight details
• Receiving pre-alerts and registering new jobs in operating system
• Checking if all documentation is in order, eg MAWB, manifest, HAWB, commission invoice, packing list, freight invoice (if collect shipment)
• Confirming details for RIB to OADG warehouse
• Check with airline, agent or warehouse for status of shipment
• Communicating with clients and keeping them updated on their shipments
• Receiving original documents from the airline
• Prepare invoice for client and delivery note
• If cargo destined for outlying area delivery, source rates and give the client the pricing, and arrange 3rd party transporter to collect and deliver, e.g. Time Freight, BB Transport
• Passing of local and overseas creditors
• Following up with transport department for the POD
• Filing and assisting with client queries
• Ensure all possible invoicing is completed weekly and monthly to comply with agreed deadlines

Advanced Diploma - Transportation Management - University of Johannesburg (2022-02 - 2022-12)

Diploma - Road Freight Transport Management - University of Johannesburg (2017-02 - 2019-12)