Richard Maitland
35 Neptune Avenue, Harbour View
Summary
Import Export Logistics Coordinator with extensive experience in customs clearance and supply chain operations. Demonstrated success in reducing operational costs and improving clearance efficiency through effective collaboration with brokers and internal teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Export Logistics Coordinator
Nestle Jamaica Limited
Kingston
10.2009 - 09.2026
- Collaborate with brokers to ensure concise and timely clearance of goods to reduce unnecessary costs.
- Ensure quick container turn-around time from port arrival to returning empty containers to terminal.
- Export containers using the shortest and most efficient transit time.
- Troubleshoot delays, damaged goods or any discrepancies and provide corrective measures.
- Maintain accurate records for Import processing.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Finance and Supply Chain teams to meet monthly objectives and performance.
Import Export Clerk
Nestle Jamaica Limited
Kingston
01.2003 - 09.2009
- Communicated with internal warehouse and other departments on the accuracy of orders, shipment and labels.
- Sorted and arranged shipping documents for customs clearance.
- Processed payment cheques for required shipments.
- Obtained Import Permits in a timely manner.
Mailing Department
Jamaica Public Service Limited
Kingston
07.1999 - 08.1999
- Delivered mail across departments and collected outgoing mail for postal and courier pickup.
- Sorted incoming mail by department and recipient to ensure efficient distribution.
- Issued bills within specified timelines to ensure prompt payment processing.
Education
BBA - Production & Operations Management
University of Technology Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica05-2017
Skills
- Customs compliance
- Shipping regulations
- Logistics planning
- Supply chain coordination
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- Problem Solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Reduced Demurrage/Detention charges by 50% for two consecutive years
- Cut total container turn-around time to 10 Days
- Improved Product Freshness
Timeline
Import Export Logistics Coordinator
Nestle Jamaica Limited
10.2009 - 09.2026
Import Export Clerk
Nestle Jamaica Limited
01.2003 - 09.2009
Mailing Department
Jamaica Public Service Limited
07.1999 - 08.1999
BBA - Production & Operations Management
University of Technology Jamaica