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
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