Natasha Davids

Shipping Clerk

Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands District MunicipalityMember since January 8, 2026

MS ExcelSAP (ERP Production)Storekeeping and Stock ControlLogistics ManagementWarehouse ManagementProduction and SupervisionPlanningStock controlExport & Local Production planningCustoms Clearing & Forwarding

About

I am conscientious, can work systematically and devote myself to each task assigned.

Experience

Shipping Clerk - Britos International (PTY) Ltd

(2025-01 - 2025-09)

Daily Status report updates from clearing instructions and shipping line
Daily updates of spreadsheets and create folders for all new orders
Apply for import permits and sending
Opening up of stock block modules
Liaise with overseas suppliers regarding shipping details and documentation regarding pre – clearing
Completing clear instructions and receiving original shipping documentation for clearing agent
Approval of clearing documentation

Imports Manager - Heineken Beverages SA (previously Distell)

(2020-04 - 2024-03)

Addressing all clearing instructions to agent and to ensure these are completed in full, signed and sent back to clearing agent as soon as possible.
Assist with completing Letters of Authority, submit to clearing agent for any specific need.
Monitor Import Dashboard versus daily updates from clearing agents for all imports- are updated accordingly.
Ensuring sites do on time and in full goods receipts of imported consignments.
Assist in goods receipt process at point of Customs VAT invoices form clearing agent, for certain Foreign Suppliers.
Liaising between clearing agent and sites to clear out any delays in the receiving of imported consignments.
Liaise with Procurement / site buyers etc, when required regarding Purchase Order (PO) changes when required- in either quantity, price etc.
Effective communication internally with Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Finance and Quality, whilst externally with customers, Transporters, and freight forwarders
Provide optimal level of customer service and resolve all shipment issues.
Review invoicing and related documents to ensure shipping, handling, storage charges and customs fees are billed correctly.
Resolve any issues experienced by clearing agent at receiving site.
Ensuring the digitisation uploads of Import Shipping documentation into SAP are adhered to.
Analysing clearing costs submitted by clearing agent, following up on all unforeseen costs.
Prepare and process invoices for clearing agent and foreign supplier timeously and ensure document pack completeness and submit to central services for payment, and to adhere to Treasury requirements.
Resolve all long outstanding invoices on statement of accounts of the clearing agent.
Assist in, managing the application of DAFF & ITAC Import Certificates, when required.
Monitor and ensure adherence to policies and procedures in accordance with good corporate governance principles & practices of Heineken Beverages of South Africa

Imports Controller - Heineken Beverages SA (previously Distell)

(2019-11 - 2020-03)

To ensure that all import consignments are co-ordinated, and documentation is received in a consistent and correct manner.
to ensure that foreign currency invoices are paid on time and in full.
To adhere to all regulatory requirements.
Monitor and control all sites involved with imports, to ensure that goods receipts are done timeously, for all imported consignments.
To ensure Customs VAT payments and disbursements are processed for payment timeously and Foreign Supplier invoices are submitted to central services., as well as Clearing Agents invoices.
To maintain and enhance customer relationships and meet organizational and operational objectives.

Export /Import Process Lead - Contractor - COCA-COLA BEVERAGES OF SOUTH AFRICA (CCBSA) - Phoenix Durban; SACD Durban

(2018-05 - 2018-07)

Appointed to assist new business with setting up Export Process moved to CCBSA Phoenix Durban

Training & implementation of SOP and Exports at SACD Durban
Training of new appointment to take over functions in Phoenix CCBSA
Working with all departments – w/house / stock office / Quality Department / Production and Supply Manager
Reason for leaving 3-month contract.

Export and Local Production Controller - COCA-COLA BEVERAGES OF SOUTH AFRICA (CCBSA)

(2011-10 - 2018-04)

Export & Local Production planning.
Assist warehouse / Raw Material departments when required.
Stand in for Logistics Manager – when needed.
Manage – stock control & shipments at SACD – external warehouse.
Address concentrate required for Export markets
Liaise with customers / Freight Forwarders / Suppliers
Oversee the entire Supply Chain for Exports.
Planning meetings and presentations
Update SAP (ERP) system – for production planning
Reason for leaving: Retrenched in April 2018

Export Logistics Controller - SACD FREIGHT (PTY) LTD – SOUTH AFRICAN CONTAINER DEPOT - Coca-Cola Canners

(2009 - 2011)

In 2009 was based at Coca-Cola Canners – for SACD
Planned export forecast – with production requirements.
Assisted Logistics Manager of Coca-Cola Canners / worked closely with all production departments at Epping.
Ensure stock requirements were shipped from Epping to SACD
Arranged shuttles to collect stock from Coca- Cola Canners to SACD.
Planned packing for SACD.
Daily stock reconciliations

Senior Supervisor - SACD FREIGHT (PTY) LTD – SOUTH AFRICAN CONTAINER DEPOT

(2006 - 2009)

Appointed to head T-Craft operations in 2006.
Handled Coca-Cola account as well as Selati Sugar for Conop (TSB)
Responsible for drawing up SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for this division.
Planning day to day operations – liaised with Labour Brokers / Freight Forwarders / Export Team of Coca-Cola JHB and CPT
Booking of inspections for shipments
Managed all warehouse control functions.
Attended to meetings with customers / staff and suppliers.
Responsible for 15 staff members that reported to me.
Daily / Monthly / Yearly stock counts.
Reason for leaving: Better position offered at Coca-Cola Canners of SA (Pty) Ltd

Stock Controller - GRINDRODS JJ LOGISTICS (PTY)LTD

(2005-04 - 2005-07)

Daily / Monthly / Yearly stock reconciliations for clients
Ensure export orders are confirmed with Warehouse together with relevant documentation.
Completed all packing lists / manifests.
Liaised with Shipping Lines / and Port Terminals for vessel stack dates for shipments.
Booked inspection with various inspection Companies – SGS / Bureau Veritas and Cotecna.
Also confirmed transport was in place to move full containers into stack for export shipments.
Ensured customers SOPs were always maintained.
Prepared all invoicing on this account.
Assisted warehouse with other duties as well.
Reason for leaving: Temporary position – permanent offer accepted with SACD Freight (Pty) Ltd

Warehouse Manager - UNIROUTE LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD - Coca-Cola Canners in Epping

(2003 - 2005)

Attended weekly production meetings at Coca-Cola Canners in Epping.
Planning, Organising, directing and control of staff 12 staff members reported to me in warehouse.
Liaising with other departments in company e.g., Depot Manager.
Headed the General Warehouse Division from 2003 to 2005 which consisted of several clients.
Reconciled Export Orders from Coca-Cola Canners and ensured all parties were kept informed hereof.
Liaised with Labour Brokers on additional staff requirements –as well as training of these staff.
Ensured Rate schedules were addressed with clients.

Senior Stock Controller - UNIROUTE LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD

(2001 - 2003)

Daily / Monthly / Yearly stock reconciliations for clients
Liaising with Coke Exports JHB and CPT as well as their Juice Plant (Pacmar ) in Wellington on export requirements.
Ensure export orders are confirmed with Warehouse together with relevant documentation.
Completed all packing lists / manifests.
Liaised with Shipping Lines / and Port Terminals for vessel stack dates for shipments.
Booked inspection with various inspection Companies – SGS / Bureau Veritas and Cotecna.
Arranged Transport for collection of stock from Coca- Cola to Uniroute/
Also confirmed transport was in place to move full containers into stack for export shipments.
Ensured customers SOPs were always maintained.
Prepared all invoicing on this account.
Assisted warehouse with other duties as well.
Reason for leaving: Retrenched – 31 March 2005.

Stock Controller - P&O GRINDRODS – WAREHOUSE – IMPORTS DISTRIBUTION

(2001-09)