Lungelo Jaca

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in Customs Clearance, Compliance and corporate procedures. Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal relations skills, and leadership competence. Strong coordination and logistics skills.

Proficient in SAP and Excel. Commitment to ethics and proactive engagement in complex problem resolution. Ensuring import & Export compliance, customs documentation, and audit procedures, ensuring seamless project management and client relationship management.

Career goals include leveraging analytic thinking and continuous learning to drive organizational success.

Import & Export Controller - Samsung Electronics South Africa Production Pty Ltd.

(2019-08)

• Co-ordinate the movement of inbound Air & Sea shipments.
• Receive pre-alerts and shipment notifications from origin agents or clients.
• Book and coordinate deliveries with Clearing Agent based on arrivals and customs clearance status.
• Invoice processing & 3-way Matching: Receives, verifies, and captures supplier invoice into accounting software by matching them against.
• Purchase order and delivery notes: Query resolution & communication resolving pricing, quantity and billing discrepancies by directly contacting procurements teams, warehouse staff and vendors.
• Supplier Statement Reconciliations: Comparing supplier monthly statement against internal ledgers to track outstanding balances and prevent double payments.
• Payment batch Preparations: Compiles schedule payments runs according to payment teams, ensuring approved credit notes and discounts are correctly paid.
• Record keeping & Remittances: maintains digital or physical vendor records, sends payments remittances advices, and assists with onboarding new supplier details.
• Month-end AP Accruals preparations and internal approval submissions.
• Update parties proactively on shipment status including delays, arrivals, and delivery confirmation.
• Ensure cargo is handled as per client-specific handling instructions (e.g., temperature control, fragile goods, and urgent consignments.
• Prepare all necessary documentation for customs declarations including Bill of lading, invoices, packing lists, permits, and other certificates.
• Ensure compliance with import controls, duties, taxes, and restrictions applicable to specific commodities (e.g. Batteries, chemicals and special import permits).
• Process clearing Instructions and submit to the Clearing Agent for submission to SARS for clearance.
• Verify and approve draft BOE's for payment of Customs duties & Vat on imports.
• Obtain release documents from the Clearing Agent & Shipping lines.
• Liaising with clearing Agents & Shipping lines to prepare and to draft Letters of Authority.
• Ad Valorem reconciliations on imports and finished goods

Receiving Dispatcher - Shoprite Store

(2011-03 - 2015-12)

• Operational Efficiency: Improved forecasting accuracy to prevent stock-outs and excess inventory. Developed comprehensive inventory level reports for decision-making in purchasing and production planning.
• Process and System Improvements: Spearheaded the implementation of a centralized database system for real-time inventory visibility and coordinated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements
• Compliance & Traceability: Maintained accurate records for full material traceability and conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Supply Chain & Risk Management: Mitigated risk from supply disruptions by diversifying the supplier base and maintaining strategic stock reserves.
• Team & Knowledge Development: Trained new employees on receving control procedures, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.

NQF LEVELS - Freight Forwarding, Customs Compliance & International trade - SA Maritime School & Transport College (2016 - 2019)

MATRIC CERTIFICATE - Mhawu High School - Umlazi Township (2010)

Microsoft office excel level 2 Training - MS Microsoft 360 - Durban (2022)