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Certification
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Adel Obeidah

Adel Obeidah

Riyadh,KSA

Summary

Diligent Logistics Manager bringing more than 20 years of experience in operations, logistics management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Proficient in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Adept at improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Team-minded individual works well with senior stakeholders and effectively priorities tasks.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification

Work history

Shipping & Customs Clearance Manager

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2016.03 - Current
  • Responsible for managing and implement all custom clearance activities such as following (Tracking inbound, Documents controlling, day-to-day related activities in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures
  • Negotiate shipping rates and prepare booking through freight forwarding and shipping lines, using Multimodal Transport.
  • Considering and planning the most effective route for freight shipments
  • Ensure that financial management (billing and invoicing) and reporting for freight is carried out in accordance with company requirements
  • Suggesting plans and programs that strive to improve the effectiveness of the Customs Clearance and Shipping Dept
  • Following up with governmental departments (SFDA Registrations, SABER System by SASO and ZATCA).
  • Trained team members & other Purchasing teams using official Authorities' systems(SABER System, FRCS System , E-Archive System, others).
  • Optimizing broker performance by implementing logistics plan deliveries according to stores and warehouses needs .
  • Managing external SLA'S ensure best practice & levels of clearance Brokers
  • Translated business needs and proprieties into actionable logistics Strategies.
  • Worked effectively with shipper's, insurance to resolve shipments issues, including damaged materials and shortages (Claims).
  • Preparing and forecast Logistics cost budget annually.
  • Perform Performance evaluation quarterly for 9 customs clearance brokers and 6 Freight forwarding according to KPI approved before as per contracts.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.

Import & Export Manager

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets, Carrefour
Amman, Jordan
2010.02 - 2016.03
  • Jordan - Amman
  • Oversaw compliance for complete customs process, achieving 95% compliance for all import and export declarations.
  • Design cost effective methods for same & analyze best method of transport of the products as per customer requirement in coordination with manager
  • Obtained quotes from several shipping companies and selected new organization, resulting in cost savings of 42%.
  • Perform all internal & external audits and perform required prior
  • Disclosures for all processes & supervise efficient working of all external.
  • Set up shipments tracking System which related each documents.
  • Listed company's name as one of Golden list traders' with Authorities' records.
  • Set up & launched 3PL project which handled over 600-800 shipments annually.
  • Monitoring of the shipments to ensure the compliance of regulations
  • Followed up with governmental Depts. (JFDA, JISM, RSS & MOA).
  • Disruptions develop contingency plans / facilitate an expedited shipment.
  • Serve as point of contact to Upper Management for all Importing or merchandising activities; provide up-to-date overviews of all open PO to report to Upper Management.

Liner Operations & Documentation Supervisor

Euro Shipping Services
Amman, Jordan
2009.02 - 2010.01
  • Monitored & performed operations issues with Liner Central Planning

And ACT (Aqaba Container Terminal) planners maintain outstanding info of arrival & sailing reports, berthing and stowage plans.

  • Verifies codes assigned shippers against bills of lading and assigns codes to new accounts.
  • Examines reports and documents for completeness and accuracy and gives Instructions to workers regarding corrections.
  • Prepared all documents to complete import-export, clearing operations and invoicing.
  • Issues bills of lading to shippers upon verification of documents.
  • Introduced operational and administrative procedures to uphold integrity of current processes.
  • Leveraged supply management experience and industry contacts to streamline distribution activities.

Senior project coordinator

Euro Shipping Services
Amman, Jordan
2007.07 - 2009.02
  • Developing in-depth understanding of project scope and particulars Time Frames , Financial outcomes.
  • Provide support to project managers & business leaders when requested
  • Handled operation & documentation of about 4000-5000 containers
  • Preparing presentations to update senior management on the project's progress and showcase the project's value
  • Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows to suit.
  • Studied completed projects to pinpoint opportunities for improvement.
  • Worked with operation team resolve shipments problems, improve
  • Analysed data and reports, detecting and correcting deviations from project goals.
  • Operations and provide exceptional customer service
  • Coded/reviewed/tested the PL/SQL stored procedures

NVOCC Supervisor

Barwil Zaatarah Agencies Ltd
Amman, Jordan
2006.01 - 2007.06
  • Monitored documentations of LCL & FCL shipments of global network
  • Agents
  • Prepared checked Manifest Reports with details
  • Coordinated & followed up with shipping lines, freight forwarders
  • Clearance brokers handle delivery orders and freight collection
  • Booked all ocean freight shipments using agents and shipping lines
  • Prepared sea freight offers according to Incoterms rules.
  • Managed staff rotas, planning workloads effectively and strategically.
  • Increased team productivity through effective staff planning, coordination and task delegation.
  • Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.

Documentation Supervisor

Containers, Kawar Group
Amman, Jordan
2004.11 - 2005.12
  • Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in preparing shipping documents and related reports and in classifying rating cargo according to established tariff rates.
  • Reviews ships schedules & booking records to plan schedule activities
  • Demonstrated ability to assess risk and respond to issues appropriately, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
  • Extracted vessels manifest by using shipping line & ports systems
  • Checked vessels manifest one by one as per loading plan & port of discharge
  • Maintained customer's satisfaction by ensuring high level service & high Level standards.
  • Handled shipping correspondences with both local & Worldwide agents.
  • Increased team productivity through effective staff planning, coordination and task delegation.

Equipment & Containers Controller

Kawar Group
Amman
2003.11 - 2004.11
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators prevent
  • Safety hazards and keeps materials moving
  • Monitored and controlled empty containers returned in well
  • Conditions
  • Calculated detention & containers demurrage charges
  • Issued containers detention and demurrage invoices and collection
  • Prepared empty recap & full loading list reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Management Information System

Amman Private University
Jordan

Skills

  • Personal Skills
  • Time management
  • Logical reasoning
  • Compliance standards
  • Productivity
  • Communication Skills
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Flexibility
  • Responsibility
  • Computer Skills
  • MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power
  • Searching and Sourcing
  • Customs entries
  • Logistics management
  • Negotiating
  • Relationship building
  • Systems evaluation

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Upper intermediate

Certification

  • Certified Supply Chain Expert , IAPPD - 2022
  • Six Sigma – Black Belt - 2021
  • Marketing for Shipping Companies, 2007
  • Be a Professional Salesman, 2007.
  • Ocean Freight & Transportation Procedure, 2005.
  • Writing Skills Workshop, 2004.
  • Microsoft Office, 1997.

Timeline

Shipping & Customs Clearance Manager

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co
2016.03 - Current

Import & Export Manager

Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets, Carrefour
2010.02 - 2016.03

Liner Operations & Documentation Supervisor

Euro Shipping Services
2009.02 - 2010.01

Senior project coordinator

Euro Shipping Services
2007.07 - 2009.02

NVOCC Supervisor

Barwil Zaatarah Agencies Ltd
2006.01 - 2007.06

Documentation Supervisor

Containers, Kawar Group
2004.11 - 2005.12

Equipment & Containers Controller

Kawar Group
2003.11 - 2004.11

Bachelor's degree - Management Information System

Amman Private University
Adel Obeidah