Hi, I am...Derashnee!
As Airfreight Supervisor for Operations at SEKO South Africa, I am responsible for planning and managing airfreight orders, negotiating the best rates possible for our clients, and arranging quotes. I am also responsible for developing, encouraging, and motivating others. Airfreight is my passion and I love connecting with my team members.
TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF...
My name is Derashnee Govindasamy – but you can call me The Night Owl!
As Airfreight Supervisor for Operations at SEKO South Africa, I am responsible for:
- Developing, encouraging, and motivating others
- Planning and managing airfreight orders from beginning to end
- Negotiating rates to obtain the best possible solution for our clients
- Arranging quotes
- Training and developing new staff members
- Resolving queries internally and client queries
- Managing and being there for my team whenever they need me
What is a typical day in the life?
EVERY DAY STARTS WITH...
PHEW, TIME FOR A BREAK...
On the menu today is Bunny Chow! Bunny Chow is a South African fast-food dish consisting of a hollowed-out load of white bread filled with curry. Absolutely delicious! – Followed by an afternoon snack of fruit salad with yogurt.
No day is complete without…
- Ensuring that all quote requests have been actioned and sent to the clients
- Reviewing all completed tasks to ensure we as a team have not missed anything
- Checking in with myself and my team to prioritize on planning what needs to be accomplished the next day
- Finally, we as a team work together in cleaning and tidying up our workstation so that it’s ready for the next day
I love being a part of Operations!
I love my job because everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission. Tackling new challenges with my team and other departments is always a blast. I appreciate having a forward-thinking, supportive company that knows that their employees are their greatest asset. I love working with my clients and being able to put a smile on their face and to just be there for them when they need me.
“ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL. LOSE OR WIN – OUR TEAM IS FAMILY! WE RISE TOGETHER AND CATCH THE FALL TOGETHER!”
i am seko
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Behind every parcel is a champion. Meet the other wonderful members of our global network who, like me, go above and beyond for our business!