Hanna Gebreyesus Gebremedhin

Hanna Gebreyesus -/--linkedin.com/in/hanna-gebreyesus-b611a2118 Summary As a person who has been in the logistics sector for the past eight years plus, I am able to work under pressure, can handle operations which are time sensitive, give attention to details, focus on solutions for problems and eager and quick to learn. As I have been handling international accounts that are operating on various sector such as Abt Associate, Australian Embassy and DB Schenker, I can communicate professionally and effectively. I have experience on business development; Accounts management and operation follow up. Education and Trainings  Addis Ababa University School of Commerce (2015) BA in finance and development economics  Ethiopian Freight Forwarders Association (2019)  Customer service training Addis Ababa University School of Commerce (2020) MA in Business Leadership  Training Department of Panafric Global PLC (2021) Incoterms  Eschenker web-based system Management (2022) IT team of Db schenker Carrier Details February 2023- December 2023 GT World of Beauty- Logistics Coordinator GT World of Beauty is a company based in Germany that specializes in supplying beautyproducts to its customers. World of beauty is a German company operating on  Procurement and Sourcing: responsible for sourcing and procuring beauty products from suppliers. This involves identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of products.  Vendor Relationships: Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers by communicating regularly with suppliers to discuss product availability, pricing, and anyissues that may arise.  Data Analysis: Analyzing purchasing trends and market conditions to optimize purchasing decisions.  Documentation and Reporting: Keeping accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier communications. Generating reports on purchasing activities and expenditures for management review.  Collaboration: Working closely with other departments such as marketing, sales, andlogistics to coordinate product launches, promotions, and ensure smooth operations. October 2018-January 2023 - Panafric Global PLC, Accounts Manager Panafric Global is a company established in 1993 G.C, Serving a growing base of customers around the world, leading provider of multimodal transportation and logistics services. It’s package of value-added services includes international freight forwarding; intermodal trucking, document preparation, cargo insurance provision, customs formalities, foreign collections, freight consolidation and international trade management and consulting. Major Responsibilities Operations follow up  Key Accounts Management for Australia Embassy/African Union/SweedenEmbassy I am key account manager for the aforementioned customers and my responsibility is  To give quotation for customs handling ocean and air freight and transportation of personal effects of diplomat /non-diplomat cargos forboth import and export,  To give quotation for title transfer to Embassy’s and other Non- governmental institutions when vehicles are purchased for theiremployees.  Documentation follow up with a point of contact for Embassys and Non- governmental organizations for duty free approval , residence permit and other formalities.  Operational follow up of on time customs clearance and freight arrangement for diplomat and non-diplomat employees of Embassys andother non-governmental organizations.  Operational follow up for local and international moving of diplomat andnon dip  Key Accounts Management for Abt Associate I am the point of contact for Abt Associate operation for operations that arehandled by Panafric Global PLC. o Pricing of both air and ocean shipment ( inbound and outbound ) o Follow status of quote provided and contract management o Follow up on operation and status update of each shipment by aligningwith operations team. o Make sure everything is going according as per plan o Make sure payment is settled by Abt associate according to the agreement and on the agreed time.  Key Accounts Management for corporate accounts (Db Schenker) I am the point of contact for DB Schenker in Ethiopia for both air and ocean freight. - For Air Freights (Db Schenker and other Accounts) o Pricing for both export and import o Follow the status of the quote and operation o RFQ management - For Ocean Freights ( DB Schenker and other Accounts) o Pricing for both export and import o Follow the status of the quote and operation o RFQ management o For shipments exported to US, ISF and AMS filing and follow up o For shipments going to Canada, E-manifest filing and follow up o Eschenker web-based system handling  Handle both import and export air and ocean shipments effectively and efficiently.  Provide the necessary information to client regarding air/ocean import and export requirements of Ethiopia and any other country as per clients’ request.  Administer freight documentation effectively and timely.  Notify about the whereabout of their goods on a routine basis.  Prepare different reports as required Business Development and sales  Prepare marketing Materials in consultation with each section heads and all staff members.  Learn partner clients marketing strategy and perform marketing.  Distribute Market promotional material to potential clients in consultation with the line manager.  Study and analyze competitive companies’ services as well as price index.  Design and develop marketing strategies.  Sale services and products f PAG to potential clients.  Assess quality of PAG services, visit clients and provide feedback to PAG staff.  Based on client feedback, propose areas of improvements to concerned party.  Contact potential clients using all means of communications.  Follow up on bids  Provide quote for both air and ocean shipments and follow up on the status of the approval.  Giving Job orders to teams for operation and follow up. Major Achievements:      Secured and handled big agent (DB Schenker), end to end corporatemanagement Secured OOG (out of gauge networking company) Secured GLA (freight forwarding network) Follow up and secured long outstanding payment from clients which has beenan issue for two years. (Have helped finance department to receive payments) Handled shipments that are time sensitive and sophisticated by strongly following up different stakeholders such as shipping lines, airlines, forwarders, transporters and team members to make the delivery processsmooth. November 2017-May 2018 - Heineken Brewery share company, Bank and Insuranceofficer Since Gerard Adriaan Heineken created this beverage in Amsterdam in 1864, this company has owned 167 different breweries and made beer in 70 countries. The company entered inEthiopia in 2011 and purchased Harar and Bedele. It owns three facotries at Bedele , Kilintoand Harar, brewing different brands such as Bedele Regular, Bedele Special, Sofi, Walia, Heineken, Radler and Buckler. Major Responsibilities: Ordering      Follow up and record of Proforma Invoice for imported items Arrange/prepare insurance application Arrange/Prepare CAD or LC forms Arrange Bank approval for foreign orders Ensure receiving of orders to intended receiver   Maintain all foreign transactions files per category and per file to enable easy traceabilityof order Collect receipts of payment related to foreign transaction and arrange settlement withFinance FX alignment     Register PFIs, submit to bank for FC application and follow up FC approval process Report regularly foreign currency approval status Make sure POs are correct and facilitate bank approval within one week after FXapproval. Make sure the company use all approval FX and no missing approval Insurance Follow up  Make sure all transactions have proper marine insurance coverage, Arrange insurance payment within three days after application  Make sure insurance claims are placed on time and follow up execution of compensation Major Achievements:  Due to proper and consistent management of tasks, Shipments get forex approval and insurance coverage on time which helped the company torun smooth inflow of import shipments. November 2017-September 2016 - Zekalay General Trading PLC, Junior Economist Zekalay General Trading PLC is a multidisciplinary company founded in 2009 GC, with a definite aim to provide reliable and quality service to its customers by investing its resourcesin the supply of IT products & rental services of heavy trucks. After establishing its strong base and developing experience in water well drilling, Zekalay started supply of reliable and cost-effective water well drilling equipment and materials such as well casings, pumps, drilling rigs, bits and accessories. Beside supply of water well drilling equipment and accessories, Zekalay engaged in providing power generator and submersible pumps in Ethiopia with required aftersales service by establishing separate and dedicated division equipped with required resources. Major Responsibilities:     Project evaluation for executed projects Record sales data using Google Sheet, DOC, Microsoft Excel and Word Status follow up for Sale Record data related to tender using Google Sheet, DOC, Microsoft Excel and Word. Major Achievements:  Due to Consistent follow up on sales activity, I have managed to increase thecompany’s sales by 50%. November 2015-Septemeber 2016 - Saftra PLC, Junior accessor Saftra PLC is Transit company which was established in 1993 GC, which gives customs clearance and transportation service to its clients. It is based in Addis Ababa with more than fifty employees. It has been giving clearance service to big clients such as WFP and Varnerofor more than fifteen years. Major Responsibilities:    Checking all documents are secured for customs clearance process. Data encoding on ERCA’s system (ASYCUDA, VDD), preparation of declaration Calculating tax amount and setting up all the necessary formalities for customs clearance. Major Achievements:  Smooth delivery of shipments due to on time clearance process andconsistent follow up. Referrals: Name- Sewnet Seifu Title- Accounts Director at Panafric Global Logistics-Name- Meaza Bruck Title- Commercial Director at Panafric Global Logistics Email--Name- Ribka Tesema Title- Business Development Manager at DHL Global Forwarding Email--