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Omar Alsheredah

Riyadh.,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Seasoned professional in financial collections with focus on credit control and debt recovery. Bring to table ability to negotiate and resolve complex financial issues, leveraging sound understanding of legalities surrounding debt collection. Skilled in maintaining professional relationships, ensuring compliance, and improving operational procedures for maximised collection rates.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior collections officer

ABB
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2021.02 - Current

Account Management: Oversee a portfolio of key accounts and monitor aging reports to identify overdue payments.

Negotiation & Settlement: Contact delinquent clients to negotiate payment schedules or settlements while maintaining professional business relationships.

Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve client discrepancies or billing issues that may be delaying payment.

Reporting: Prepare detailed weekly and monthly reports on collection status, bad debt provisions, and recovery rates for senior management.

Legal Liaison: Coordinate with the legal department or external agencies when accounts need to be escalated for legal action.

Process Improvement: Recommend strategies to streamline the invoicing and collection process to prevent future delays.

Senior logistics officer

ABB
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2016.08 - 2021.02

Vendor Management: Lead high-level negotiations with major 3PL providers, shipping lines, and global freight forwarders.

Compliance & Risk: Ensure the organization adheres to all local and international trade laws, safety standards, and customs regulations.

KPI Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators such as "Total Logistics Cost," "Order Cycle Time," and "Warehouse Efficiency."

Expert Knowledge: Mastery of Incoterms, global shipping routes, and advanced customs clearance procedures.

Logistics specialist

ABB
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2009.03 - 2016.07

Documentation Management: Prepare and review critical shipping documents, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, and Bills of Lading (B/L), Saber.

Customs Compliance: Classify goods according to the Harmonized System (HS) Codes and ensure correct calculation of duties, taxes, and tariffs.

Liaison with Authorities: Act as the primary point of contact with customs officials, port authorities, and government agencies to resolve any clearance issues or inspections.

Freight Coordination: Negotiate rates and coordinate with 3PLs (Third-Party Logistics) and freight forwarders for air, sea, and land transport.

Incoterms Expertise: Apply the correct Incoterms (e.g., EXW, FOB, CIF) to define responsibilities and costs between the company and suppliers.

Risk & Cost Control: Monitor shipment status to avoid Demurrage (أرضيات) and Detention fees, and maintain records of duties paid for auditing.

Procurement and logistics officer

ABB
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2006.02 - 2009.02

Sourcing & Purchasing: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, request quotations (RFQ), and manage the selection process based on price, quality, and delivery speed.

Contract Negotiation: Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and payment conditions with vendors to ensure "Value for Money".

Shipment & Tracking: Coordinate with freight forwarders and carriers to track shipments from origin to destination, ensuring all shipping documents are accurate.

Customs Clearance: Manage import/export documentation and coordinate with customs brokers to avoid delays or extra fees (demurrage).

Compliance: Ensure all activities align with company policies and local/international trade regulations.

Material Project Planner

ABB
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2002.06 - 2006.01

Material Forecasting: Predict material needs based on project schedules and "Bill of Materials" (BOM).

Supplier Coordination: Communicate with vendors to track orders and ensure on-time delivery.

Scheduling: Align material arrivals with production or project phases.

Data Reporting: Maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle).

Education

Diploma - mechanical

Technical and Vocational Training Corporation
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
/2000 - /2002

Diploma of Education - Accounting

High International Academy Institute of Training.
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2023.06 -

High School Diploma - English

Eurocenters
UK
/2006 - /2006

Skills

  • Customer relationship management proficiency
  • Debt collection law familiarity
  • MS office suite proficiency
  • Experience with collection tools
  • Knowledge of bankruptcy procedures
  • Resolve payment disputes
  • Build trust relationships
  • Management reporting
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Payment Processing
  • [Area of Expertise] collections

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Diploma of Education - Accounting

High International Academy Institute of Training.
2023.06 -

Senior collections officer

ABB
2021.02 - Current

Senior logistics officer

ABB
2016.08 - 2021.02

Logistics specialist

ABB
2009.03 - 2016.07

Procurement and logistics officer

ABB
2006.02 - 2009.02

Material Project Planner

ABB
2002.06 - 2006.01

Diploma - mechanical

Technical and Vocational Training Corporation
/2000 - /2002

High School Diploma - English

Eurocenters
/2006 - /2006
Omar Alsheredah