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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Muhammad Fahad Arif

Muhammad Fahad Arif

Logistics Manager
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

To seek a challenging position in Fleet Management /Supply Chain / Logistics / Distribution offering responsibility, challenge, and rewarding experiences and at the same time maintaining a high standard of performance and business ethics. Career Summary Experienced and enthusiastic professional with complete expertise in managing the complete knowledge of fleet management supply chain and warehouse inventory control systems import and export shipments, knowledge of custom procedure, negotiating with Airline, Shipping lines, suppliers and network, having strong business fundamentals with a dedication to excellence and a vision for the future. Demonstrated analytical capacity to assimilate complex business and technical issues, resolve ambiguity, balance strategic goals with tactical realities, and create concise, executable plans in the areas of cargo operations. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities, highly professional, efficient planner, and excellent communication and negotiation skills Organized Logistics Manager versed in overseeing supply chain operations. Manages shipping and receiving personnel to meet high-volume shipment needs. Proactive problem solver with resourceful approach to challenges.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Supply Chain Logistics Manager

Saudi Union Company For Operation And Maintenance
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
01.2021 - Current
  • Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
  • Reviewed patterns and trends in data to understand key lanes and improve transport solutions.
  • Supervised fleet repair activities and validated operations after service.
  • Established depot and warehouse objectives to fulfil business needs.
  • Managing day-to-day fleet operation activities (106 vehicles and trucks).
  • Supervising driver team ensuring working planning, training and HSE standards.
  • Managing vehicle allocation and planning up to one month in advance.
  • Managing all vehicle documents for all up-country vehicles.
  • Review of weekly and monthly reports and summarizing pertinent points.
  • Coordinating the acquisition, management and disposal of fleet vehicles.
  • Managing the service contract with the provider.
  • Maximised sales volume, building relationships with foreign decision-makers to promote trade relations and distribution opportunities.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
  • Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
  • Managed resources to yield high Return On Investment (ROI), raising cost-effectiveness.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Head of Department in Logistics

Polytech Company for Operation and Maintenance
Jubail , Saudi Arabia
04.2017 - 12.2020
  • Managing day-to-day fleet operation activities (48 vehicles and trucks)
  • Supervising driver team ensuring working planning, training and HSE standards
  • Managing vehicle allocation and planning up to one month in advance
  • Managing all vehicle documents for all up-country vehicles
  • Review of weekly and monthly reports and summarizing pertinent points
  • Coordinating the acquisition, management and disposal of fleet vehicles
  • Managing the service contract with the provider
  • Arranging Safety orientation for our employees
  • Responsible of arranging documents for ID cards for SABIC affiliates and ARAMCO.
  • Used automatic tracking systems to keep computer system updated with goods movements and proactively place new orders at optimal times.
  • Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods across [Location].
  • Administered expenditure, preventing budget overages with successful control strategies.
  • Used trend data and financial forecasts to establish accurate budgets aligned with operational needs.
  • Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
  • Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
  • Leveraged supply management experience and industry contacts to streamline distribution activities.
  • Spearheaded contract negotiation to obtain favourable terms for quality, cost and delivery requirements.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
  • Introduced operational and administrative procedures to uphold integrity of current processes.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow and stock storage.

Operation Supervisor

Eastern Logistics Solutions
Dammam , Saudi Arabia
01.2015 - 03.2017

● Managing day-to-day fleet operation activities (80 vehicles and trucks).

● Supervising driver team ensuring working planning, training and HSE standards.

● Managing vehicle allocation and planning up to one month in advance.

● Managing all vehicle documents for all up-country vehicles.

● Review of weekly and monthly reports and summarizing pertinent points.

● Coordinating the acquisition, management and disposal of fleet vehicles.

● Managing the service contract with the provider.

● Monitoring the drivers to keep company profitable. Poor drivers can be a problem, causing fines, lawsuits with erratic driving or tickets from speeding by using GPS trackers on the entire fleet to monitor where the vehicles are and driver's habits.

● Responsible for keeping costs down and maximizing profits by relying on accounting software to record and collect data to look for patterns to see areas where they can cut expenses and reduce administrative costs.

● Strong understanding of compliance and risk management.

● Strong understanding of safety culture and management.

● Well-developed problem solving and organizational skills and attention to detail.

● Willingness to spend significant amounts of time in field camps.

  • Constantly met profitability targets by monitoring operational performance against agreed KPIs and promptly addressing areas for improvement.

Customer Service Representative

HANCO Rent A Car
Jubail , Saudi Arabia
04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and improved on-hold wait times.
  • Managed 100+ daily calls, taking orders and escalated cancellations.
  • Processed high-value payments with meticulous accuracy.
  • Upsold new products and accessories to customers, capturing significant increases in add-on sales.
  • Boosted monthly sales revenue by skilfully promoting diverse product and service options.
  • Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending.
  • Maintained customer happiness with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing needs and resolving concerns.
  • Employed active listening and product expertise to successfully resolve inbound queries.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Maintained compliant documentation on ERPfor reliable company records.

Mail, Fleet Coordinator

DHL Express, Ras Al Khair
Lahore
03.2012 - 04.2013
  • Distribute mail to appropriate recipients or departments
  • Maintain record of incoming mail
  • Ensure delivery of outgoing mails to courier or post office
  • Assist with payroll checking and accounts payable printing and distribution
  • Provide support in picking and packing promotional material
  • Assemble inventory kits and support periodical inventory count
  • Count and record inventory items
  • Assist in filing and archiving documents
  • Perform data entry activities
  • Maintain adequate mailroom supplies
  • Check postal rates and weigh outgoing mail
  • Post shipping labels on packages
  • Complete shipping forms
  • Arrange for courier services to deliver packages
  • Replenish supply of post office forms
  • Record postage meter readings on a daily basis
  • Purchase postage and ensure postage supply
  • Metro limousine service, Lahore Pakistan

Education

DAE - ELECTRONICS

Ahmed Hassan Polytechnic Institute
Lahore
05.2007 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Technology - ELECTRONICS

Hajvery University
Lahore / Pakistan
12.2010 - 12.2012

Skills

  • Effective communicator with good leadership skills
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, maintaining high ethical standards and committed to organizational goals
  • Computer Skills:
  • MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS- Outlook
  • Proficient typing speed and able to do any kind of reports
  • Logistics oversight
  • Supply chain management
  • Profit and loss management
  • Import and export operations
  • Customs compliance
  • Logical reasoning
  • Coordination
  • Compliance standards

Accomplishments

  • Compressive knowledge of Fleet maintenance and Fleet management
  • Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain and warehouse inventory control systems complete expertise in managing the cargo operations of Air, Sea, Land
  • Skilled in analyzing inventory processes and trends and recommending improvements

Additional Information

  • Religion : Islam

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Native

Timeline

Supply Chain Logistics Manager

Saudi Union Company For Operation And Maintenance
01.2021 - Current

Head of Department in Logistics

Polytech Company for Operation and Maintenance
04.2017 - 12.2020

Operation Supervisor

Eastern Logistics Solutions
01.2015 - 03.2017

Customer Service Representative

HANCO Rent A Car
04.2013 - 01.2015

Mail, Fleet Coordinator

DHL Express, Ras Al Khair
03.2012 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Technology - ELECTRONICS

Hajvery University
12.2010 - 12.2012

DAE - ELECTRONICS

Ahmed Hassan Polytechnic Institute
05.2007 - 05.2010
Muhammad Fahad ArifLogistics Manager