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Thérèse Kangaj Rupand
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean,BRU
Summary
Proven logistics expert with a track record of enhancing supply chain efficiency at Audi Brussels. Skilled in data entry and customer service, adept at reducing costs and improving KPIs, including truck fill rates. Demonstrated success in managing international transport and customs, leveraging relationship-building skills to foster cross-departmental collaborations.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Audi Brussels
Disposition & Empty Packaging/Leergut Koordinator
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Overseeing stock levels and managing daily coordination with Inhouse logistics team
- Establishment and monitoring of KPIs - truck fill rate, quality of stock counting - ability to meet the supplier's needs in relation to empty containers
- Organize the transport of empty containers to suppliers in accordance with production container availability forecasts
- Onboarding new freight forwarders taking into account the transit time constraints in relation to the total quantity of empty containers in the logistics loop
- Managing and maintaining logistical specifications and master data
- Identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency enhancements within the supply chain.
- Benchmark with other departments in Germany and the Volkswagen Group.-Sharing of experience and best practices.
Dem -group/ John-deere & Hitachi in Africa
Parts Logistics Manager
01.2015 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Issue contracts with freight shipping providers and developing project shipping plans based on SCM procurement planning to achieve the best conditions.
- Execute transport contracts (mainly rail, road, sea) and customs formalities for more than 26 African countries
- Managing and following shipping progress and clearance procedure to ensure minimum lead time.
- Support tender projects by providing transportation/logistics costs, including participation in site surveys if required
- Travel to construction site or loading site to supervise loading / unloading activities.
Socar Shipping / Grimaldi Lines
Head of Customs
01.2009 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Completing customs declaration forms.
- Classifying and appraising imported merchandise.
- Determining tariffs and duties to be paid.
- Examining and inspecting merchandise to prevent the introduction of prohibited items.
- Enforcing export control laws and regulations.
- Collecting statistical data on imported and exported merchandise.
SCNF Fret BENELUX
Rail Coordinator
05.2007 - 11.2008
Job overview
- Management of container arrivals by sea from different shipping lines and docking at different loading docks in the port of Antwerp
- Organization of road transport of containers to the quay 1700- for transport by train towards Bordeaux
- Work with customers on project schedules, car needs, timing, any modifications needed
- Import formalities - Customs Transit -
- Entering data into various software systems: BALI 21-HUPAC
- Empty release trains when appropriate.
- Invoice generation, approval, and disputes.
Education
Haute École Francisco Ferrer, Brussels, Belgium
Bachelor of Science from Transportation Management
06.2000
University Overview
- Customs and VAT Involvement - European-kluwers formations
- Visiting Professor for the Logistics Course for International Business Students (EPFC - Evening courses )
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- -Reduction of 40% of the logistics costs of spare parts at DEM-group from John Deere USA to the various African customers with direct shipments with swap invoice and using customs codes with zero taxes.
- -Creation of new transport routes (Antwerp-Walvisbay( Namibia) °Congo Lubumbashi) Preventive measure to reduce transport time and also reduce the premium to be paid for transport insurance
- -30% reduction in the cost of alternative packaging at Audi Brussels between 2020 and 2022 with collaboration procedures with suppliers and also with the analysis of the container flow
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Dutch
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Disposition & Empty Packaging/Leergut Koordinator
Audi Brussels
09.2020 - Current
Parts Logistics Manager
Dem -group/ John-deere & Hitachi in Africa
01.2015 - 09.2020
Head of Customs
Socar Shipping / Grimaldi Lines
01.2009 - 01.2014
Rail Coordinator
SCNF Fret BENELUX
05.2007 - 11.2008
Haute École Francisco Ferrer
Bachelor of Science from Transportation Management
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