Azhar Shareef
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Thirty Years of Results-driven professional with 25 Years of experience in Saudi Arabia with proven expertise in team leadership, employee supervision, and logistics operations. Highly skilled in communication, problem-solving, and performing effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Experienced in cash handling, human resources functions, and safety compliance, with a strong emphasis on equipment maintenance and inventory control. Dedicated to optimizing transportation operations and material handling processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall operational performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Logistics Superintendent
Marine Power Company
Jeddah, KSA
2023.03 - 2026.01
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Troubleshot and formulated strategies for expected and unanticipated logistics issues.
- Supervised fleet / vehicles repair activities and validated operations after service.
- Established depot and warehouse objectives to fulfill business needs.
- Collaborated with site managers in logging, communicating and escalating maintenance issues.
- Developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
- Monitored logistical expenses to keep operating costs low.
- Oversaw contract negotiations with external providers, securing transport for goods and equipment.
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Improved staff retention levels through engaging training, motivational reward schemes and inspiring leadership.
- Coordinated maintenance processes to keep equipment operating correctly and maximise uptime.
- Negotiated rates with suppliers and managed relations to maintain adequate levels of quality supplies.
- Documented issues with company fleet and communicated with maintenance teams to resolve problems.
- Researched and implemented innovative processes to decrease costs and improve product quality.
- Utilised expertise in manufacturing legislation to correctly manage department and maintain company compliance.
- Observed operations and triggered corrective actions for deviations.
- Kept plant operational with routine maintenance checks and repairs.
Plant Administrator / Transportation/ P. S. Supt.
Huta Marine Works Ltd.
Jeddah, KSA
2002.08 - 2023.02
- Responsible for plant, equipment, heavy fleets, driver, operator, rigger and project support crew.
- Identified skills gaps and arranged relevant training to upskill operation team.
- Delivered new hire training and mentored established staff on processes and procedures.
- Oversaw recruitment for drivers, operators, riggers and operations teams.
- Interviewed and hired top-performing talent.
- Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.
- Scheduled staff and delegated assignments to adequately cover operational and project requirements.
- Resolved team conflicts and assisted with identified problems to maintain sense of teamwork.
- Updated office management on team's activities and progress at weekly meetings.
- Designed strategic schedules, rates and workloads to promote productivity.
- Set office policies and procedures to keep team members coordinated.
- Created and submitted progress reports to upper management.
- Ensured a safe working environment that maximised employee involvement, morale and engagement.
- Ensured that drivers / operators completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
- Allocated equipment to meet transportation and operations financial goals.
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and assignments.
- Led daily briefings to update previous day's workshop performance, highlighting problems encountered, potential solutions and action to prevent reoccurrence.
- Places orders for parts and spares in line with company authorisation limits to ensure compliance to quarterly budget.
- Planned and conducted routine service and maintenance of all plant machinery.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Expertly managed driver / operator and labour overtime to meet budgetary goals.
- Managed driver / operator safety awards programme, promoting safe driving and working safe initiative.
- Created assessment reports of equipment issues and resolutions using operational data.
- Supported out-of-hours service by working unsociable hours on-call.
- Hiring equipment / vehicles and negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs.
- Assisting subordinates in preparing utilization report and proceeding with monthly time sheet.
- Receiving / checking invoices it up to the line and forwarding to finance dept. for further procedure.
- Provided weekly performance feedback on resource allocation, risks, issues and schedule adherence, keeping project teams on track.
- Minimised accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures.
- Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
Sales Associate / Cashier
Giordano Fashions
Jeddah, KSA
2001.09 - 2002.08
- Led a successful team of 10.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Operated cash registers with proficiency during high-volume shopping times, reducing customer queues.
- Performed accurate cash counts at store opening and closing.
- Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customer waiting times.
- Checked notes with money checking pens and examined coins carefully to spot and refuse counterfeit currency.
- Recorded daily transaction information using POS systems, enabling stock success monitoring.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers and clerks in correct processes.
- Maintained excellent client satisfaction by providing professional, courteous customer service.
- Mentored new team members on customer service and POS operation.
- Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
- Explained product benefits maximising customer engagement while driving sales.
- Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
- Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
- Updated product labelling and promotional pricing.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, refund guidelines and payment policies, providing reliable customer advice.
- Explained information about quality, value and style of products to influence customer buying decisions.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
- Educated customers on product and service offerings, engaging in special offers and promotions to increase sales.
- Created attractive product displays to enhance customer engagement and boost sales.
- Promptly greeted and assisted customers, tailoring service and sales style to suit personalised requirements.
Transportation Supervisor / Accountant
Sri. Raghavendra Marketing Services
Hyderabad, India
1996.04 - 2001.08
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and assignments.
- Ensure a safe working environment for all employees and fostered a work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement.
- Managed driver safety awards programmed, promoting safe driving and working safe initiative.
- Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits to ensure staff adhered to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Coordinated subordinate staff and developed effective transport routes and schedules.
- Ensured a safe working environment that maximized employee involvement, morale and engagement.
- Maintained and verified time, transportation, financial, inventory and personnel records.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Managed all aspects of daily delivery, including routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Monitored and maintained a high level of on-time delivery reliability service and performance
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Processed payroll and calculated deductions.
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Accurately tracked tax, invoicing and budget information.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Commerce
Osmania University
HyderabadCertificate of Higher Education - Accountancy
Simpro Software Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad03.2001
Certificate of Higher Education - Advanced Accountancy in Winds, Tally
Glare Software Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad04.1999
Certificate of Higher Education - Oracle 7.X
Glare Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad10.1998
Diploma of Higher Education - Computer Applications
Quest Computer Centre
Hyderabad08.1997
Certificate of Higher Education - High School
Dr. H.Zahir Memorial High School
Tarnaka, Hyderabad10.1992
Skills
- Excels in team leadership
- Cash handling expertise
- Human resources knowledge
- Employee management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety assessment
- Pressure monitoring
- Material handling expert
- Logistics oversight
- Coordination
- Transportation activity management
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Leadership
- Inventory management
Languages
Hindi, Urdu, Telugu
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
Arabic
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Logistics Superintendent
Marine Power Company
2023.03 - 2026.01
Plant Administrator / Transportation/ P. S. Supt.
Huta Marine Works Ltd.
2002.08 - 2023.02
Sales Associate / Cashier
Giordano Fashions
2001.09 - 2002.08
Transportation Supervisor / Accountant
Sri. Raghavendra Marketing Services
1996.04 - 2001.08
Bachelor of Business Administration - Commerce
Osmania University
Certificate of Higher Education - Accountancy
Simpro Software Pvt. Ltd.
Certificate of Higher Education - Advanced Accountancy in Winds, Tally
Glare Software Pvt. Ltd.
Certificate of Higher Education - Oracle 7.X
Glare Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Diploma of Higher Education - Computer Applications
Quest Computer Centre
Certificate of Higher Education - High School
Dr. H.Zahir Memorial High School