Marc Peters

• Spearheaded logistics operations, fostering strategic supplier and forwarder relationships to negotiate optimal transportation methods for shipments valued at R50M monthly. • Led economic management initiatives, including cost-effective shipping strategies and financial oversight of shipments, ensuring optimal cash flow and budget management. • Maintained critical relationships with regulatory bodies such as Customs, Port Health, National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), and International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC), ensuring smooth import/export processes. • Oversaw compliance with international import regulations across North and South America, Europe, Middle East, Far East, Subcontinent, and Australia, managing hazardous and quota goods efficiently. • Directed distribution centre import goods receiving and transportation systems, streamlining operations for enhanced productivity and cost-effectiveness. • Provided comprehensive progress reports to directors, detailing cargo status, cost savings, and strategic recommendations. Key Achievements: • Initiated a Customs deferment scheme that significantly improved department cash flow and budgeting. • Designed and implemented an in-house transport system, achieving financial savings and boosting inventory efficiency. • Negotiated five tariff revisions with ITAC, leading to an annual cost reduction of R3M. • Recognized as one of South Africa’s top importers and successfully attained "Preferred Trader" status after a rigorous audit, expediting customs clearance processes. • Achieved Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) accreditation on May 7, 2021, and Level 2 AEO Security accreditation on October 2, 2024, enhancing the company’s international trade efficiencies.