This resume provides details about Jacques Mellet's personal and professional background. He has over 20 years of experience in logistics and customs management roles. Currently, he works as the National Logistics Manager for Mahindra & Mahindra S.A., where he is responsible for import/export operations, supply chain management, and cost reduction initiatives. Previously, he held logistics positions at Pearl Automotive, Bidfreight International Logistics, and AEI S.A., gaining experience in customs clearance, shipping, exports, and supply chain systems. He holds various certificates in customs, quality management, and leadership.

1. CONFIDENTIAL RESUME
OF
JACQUES MELLET
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Surname : Mellet
Full Names : Jacques
Residential Address : 781 Enkeldoring Street, Rose Acres no 25
Montana, Pretoria
Contact Number Cell : 082 784 8332
Work : (012) 661 3161
Identity Number : 750718 5011 084
Date of Birth : 18 July 1975
Nationality : South African
Marital Status : Married
Languages : English and Afrikaans
(Speak, read and write)
Driver’s License : Yes, Code EB
Health : Excellent
Criminal Offences : None
Computer Literate : Windows 2000, MS Office, Internet, MS Outlook
In-house : CSS, NISSY, CWC, LOGIS, Compu-clear,
Auto-Line, Auto-mate, VSMS
Preferred Positions : Import / Export / Operational / Logistics Manager
Interests : Hunting, Cycling and Golf
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2. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
School Attended : Montana High School, Pretoria, Gauteng
Highest Standard Passed : Standard 10
1993
Subject Passed : English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Technical
Drawing, Technical Electric
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
Certificates Achieved : Dangerous Goods Management Certificate
(Seafreight Goods)
August 1997
Diploma in Customs Affairs
MITB
1997
Windows
Microsoft Excel
2002
SABS ISO 9001
Quality Management System & Requirements
Quality Auditing Principles
2003
MIDP – DSD
2006 / 2008
Management Leadership - Certificate
2006
Export Risk Convention - Certificate
2006
Time Management - Certificate
2006
VAT Export Risk Management
2012
Harvard Manage Mentor - Certificate
2013
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3. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Company : Mahindra & Mahindra S.A.
Period of Employment : 2009 January - present
Position : National Logistics Manager
Duties
National Logistics Manager
• Order and supply control - order placement and pipeline management
• Shipping and Import management - Control of freight and customs documentation and
communication
• Shipping and Export management - Control of freight and customs documentation and
communication
• Bond store Control - Management of stock in importer store and relevant
• Vehicle allocations and distribution - Liaison and control of various suppliers.
Management of vehicle allocations and relevant invoicing
• Claims control - Management of claims through the relevant pipelines
• Supply and Financial system control - Maintenance and usage of all related systems
• Dealer liaison
• Assist on NRCS - Homologation & LOA's - Control of all SABS documentation &
communication
• Control & Monitor “Letter of Credits”
• Reduce Inbound Logistics costs
• CKD Project – Logistics & Customs controls
• Ensure governing that we pay right duty & rates applicable
• Responsible for cost of the Departmental Budget
• Fair knowledge Motor Industry Development Program
• To identify cost saving opportunities
• Implementing Cost Saving – Mahindra Rise / KAIZEN
• Assist & control P&A Logistics – Import / Export
• Assist & control Tractor Logistics – Import / Export
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4. Company : PEARL AUTOMOTIVE (Bentley / Lotus)
Period of Employment : 2006 May – 2008 Dec
Position : Logistics Manager
Duties
Logistics Manager
(Logistics Manager: Pearl Automotive (PTY) Ltd) – Proton, Lotus, Bentley & Land Rover
• Order and supply control – Order placement and pipeline Management
• Shipping and Import / Export Management – Control of Freight and Customs
documentation and communication
• Bond Store Control – Management of stock in Importer store and relevant
• Vehicle allocations and distribution – Liaison and control of various suppliers.
Management of Vehicle claims control – Management of claims through the relevant
pipelines
• Supply and Financial system control – Maintenance and usage of all related systems
• Vehicle NATIS introductions & forward Management
• Dealer Liaison
• SABS - Homologation
Company : BIDFREIGHT INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
Period of Employment : 2004 – 2006 April
Position : Export Manager
(July 2004 - 2006 April)
Channel Manager
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5. (January 2003 - July 2004)
Duties
Export Manager
(Logistics Manager: Nissan Export Division)
• Manage the Operations and Export Division of:
• Component Exports
• CBU Exports
• HR and IR of Staff matters
• Ensure a good relationship with NSA Export Division’s Management
• Ensure management of acquittals at NSA Export Division are received within 30 days
of shipping
• Manage and ensure that the subordinates are meeting their KPA’s
• Manage debtors constantly not to exceed 20 days
• Manage the Contractual relationship with Service Providers
• Manage all expenses to maximize profits and report on profit / loss on a monthly basis
• Manage all provisions for NSA and BIL where applicable in line with Financial controls
to ensure optimum control and profitability monthly
• Manage all creditors recons in conjunction with BIL Admin & Finance for completion by
25th
monthly
• Manage and co-ordinate CX Tracking System within NSA Export Division
Period of Employment : 1999 - 2004
Position : Channel Manager
(January 2003 - July 2004)
Channel Controller
(September 1999 - December 2002)
Duties
Channel Manager
(Customs & Operations - for all Fiat Auto import shipments, Sea & Airfreight)
Imports
 Assist Channel controllers in day to day operations
 Ensure 100% accuracy on customs clearance of all imported cargo
 Distribution of all motor vehicles documentation and update of monthly stats
 Control release of motor vehicles out of Rosslyn Bondstore
 Control IRCC used on motor vehicles
 Compile monthly stats on vehicles in/out of bond and IRCC's used
 Update of shipping schedule and distribution
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6.  Estimates and general cost comparisons
 Negotiating rates with Shipping Lines and third parties
Exports
 Cargo bookings as required by Nissan/FASA (Commodity: Parts, Motor Vehicles)
 Arrange placement of containers
 Commercial documentation preparation
 Arrange airfreight exports
 Repair all relevant documentation for export and ensure 100% accurate customs
clearance according to all conditions set out on request
 Control and maintain returnable pallets import and export (Italy & Turkey) registers for
monthly stats to FASA
 Assist FCM on service provider accounts
Nissan Diesel SA
 Work jointly with Nissan Diesel management to improve the total logistics cost from the
current structures and services providers
 P&A Exports to Africa countries and seafreight destination (Parts & Accessories).
Processing of all export documentation e.g. B/E, Wharfage, Bills of Lading and Bank
Forms (N.E.P + F178)
 Interaction with Customs & Excise with regards to P&A duty refunds
 Update and maintain parts master re. tariff classifications
 CBU vehicle exports (trucks) vehicle available for exportation until final acquittal receipt
 Vetting Motor vehicle invoices and process of through bill to Nissan Diesel
 Provide financial interface with Nissan Diesel
 Managing all import Cargo/Container from Yokohama seafreight and airfeight (Customs &
Shipping costs)
Renfreight , Forex and MIDP Account
 Assist FCM on checking of 100% accurate customs clearance
 Ensure 100% accuracy
 Loading of all Forex on system
 Summarize all VOC's and DDp's for specific quarter
 Obtain necessary signature form Nissan/FASA Directors for submission to MIDP
Department
Insurance Claims
 Ensure weekly damage report are forwarded to relevant parties
 Signing of all NSM's and forwarding all necessary documentation to CRC on claims
ISO
 Responsible for update and management of ISO procedures relating to all Operation and
Customs matters
General
 Ensure annual licensing of Nissan FASA as clearing agent
 Keep registration up to date
 Opening of bonds when required
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7.  Control all new projects regarding Customs
 Notify staff of changes on all Customs and operations matters.
 Control changes and amendments to Customs Act and notify staff accordingly
 Ensure Import Permit's are applied for on importation of specific products
 Assist and train sub-ordinates where possible on all operations and customs functions
 Assist FCM where possible
 Assist Unit Manager when required
Channel Controller
Imports
 Control and distribution of all import documentation
 Expediting of all urgent cargo (sea and air)
 Delivery of normal cargo
 Pre-advice of problem areas re. cargo deliveries
 Providing assistance on information required and queries
 Expediting of all airfreight up to delivery at plant
 Liaise with Service Providers on vessel status, cargo status and cost effective delivery of
urgent cargo including quotations
 Compile container lists for FCM
 Manage and ensure 100% accuracy on Bill of Entry flow control file for Forex purposes
 Checking of Bill of Entry flow control on weekly basis and follow-up on outstanding
documents
Demurrage
 Assist FCM When required
Exports
 Export of all returnable pallets (Gaffer) & FASA parts exports
 Booking if containers with shipping line
 Arranging of Customs inspection
 Preparation of all commercial documentation
 Customs clearance/ wharfage/etc.
 Keeping registers up to date on imports and exports for FASA
 Providing information for FCM
Company : AEI S.A. (PTY) LTD (Previously Pro-freight)
Centurion Branch
Period of Employment : 1994 - 1999
Previous Position : Export Controller - Seafreight
(January 1997 - August 1999)
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8. Import Controller - Seafreight
(1994 - December 1996)
Duties
Export Controller - Seafreight
 Processing of all export documents e.g. bills of entry, wharfages, bills of lading
 Booking cargo on behalf of Client
 Negotiating rates with Shipping Lines and Third Parties
 Estimates and general cost comparisons
 Liaison with Customs for refund, examinations etc
 Monitoring loading / deliveries and road haul operations
 Calculating estimates for sea and road freight.
Import Controller - Seafreight
 Framing of all entries e.g. industrial rebates, duty paid, warehouse, general rebates, ex
bonds and VOC's
 Managing and settling of Customs Bond Tariff classifications
 Arranging for local collection/deliveries
 Liaising with third parties and shipping lines
 Invoicing
 Arranging cargo releases, customs stops and examinations
Reason for leaving : Better career opportunity
REFERENCES:
1. Mr. Albert Venter
Pearl Automotive (Pty) Ltd.
MD
Cell: 0834008907
2. Peter van Wyk
DHL S.A.
Logistic Manager
Tel:
Cell: 082 928 0129
3. Bradley Liebenberg
Pearl Automotive (Pty) Ltd.
General Manager
Cell: 0834179219
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