Waseem Abbas
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Professional cargo handler with more than 14 years of experience in Aviation industry. Accomplished professional with expertise in public relations, marketing, and airside safety. Proficient in using advanced systems such as Cargo Spot, Sky Chain, and Smart Cargo to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, fostering team building and leadership in high-pressure environments. Committed to leveraging skills in office management and strategic planning to drive organisational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Air Cargo GSA Manager
Hasco
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2024.11 - Current
- Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
- Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
- Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Identified growth opportunities through comprehensive market research.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Optimised resource allocation for increased profits.
Air Cargo GSA Manager
EFS Logistics
Jeddah, Mecca Region
2022.09 - 2024.10
- Delegated tasks effectively to maximise productivity across teams.
- Secured new business opportunities through strategic networking events.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and address improvement areas.
- Liaised with suppliers to guarantee timely deliveries and inventory management.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
- Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
Cargo Handling Supervisor
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Jeddah, Mecca Region
2021.01 - 2022.08
- Lead and guide team of 70 staff to achieve department's set goals and objectives.
- Manage Operational coverage by Implementing effective roster system covering peaks and trough coverage with support shifts.
- In short term of company contract trail period, it was big achievement for to get cargo handling contract for company
- Coordinated with customs officers, facilitating faster clearance of goods.
- Updated company database regularly, keeping track of all shipments.
Cargo Supervisor Turkish Cargo
Turkish Cargo
Jeddah, Mecca Region
2018.11 - 2021.01
- Increase logistics by daily interaction with customers via telephone or during sales visits.
- Coordinate and support the Cargo Manager in achieving the best yields and optimum loads on SV-Flights and follow through with proper channels for incentives as directed.
- Monitor all flights on daily basis to ensure capacity is fully utilized.
- Enhanced cargo safety by implementing efficient loading techniques.
Cargo Handling Agent
Emirates Sky Cargo
Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates
2012.12 - 2018.06
- Work with the most reputed and dynamic organization of Sky Cargo at their Cargo Village as Cargo Assistant.
- I got introduced to all operational sections like Customer relations, import breakdown, Special Storage Handling, Manifesting and Ramp Operations.
- Finally, I was deployed in Export Buildup area supervising the palletisation of the export cargo for all type of Airlines operating through Dubai International Airport.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Economics, Statistics & Computer Sciences
Punjab University
Lahore, Pakistan 2008.08 - 2010.04
Skills
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Air side Safety
- Cargo Spot System
- Sky Chain System
- Smart Cargo System
- Office Word
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Leadership
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Certification
- DGR Cargo Handling CAT 07, 08, 10 & 06 (11/2018 - 02/2022)
- Basic Airside Safety Awareness Course (11/2018 - 02/2022)
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation from EFS-Logistics for outstanding performance year 2023-2024
- Certificate of Appreciation from Egypt air for outstanding performance year 2023-2024
- Certificate of Appreciation from Saudi Arabian Airlines for the best performance in 2022
Affiliations
Sports
Social Media
Reading
Timeline
Air Cargo GSA Manager
Hasco
2024.11 - Current
Air Cargo GSA Manager
EFS Logistics
2022.09 - 2024.10
Cargo Handling Supervisor
Saudi Arabian Airlines
2021.01 - 2022.08
Cargo Supervisor Turkish Cargo
Turkish Cargo
2018.11 - 2021.01
Cargo Handling Agent
Emirates Sky Cargo
2012.12 - 2018.06
Bachelor's degree - Economics, Statistics & Computer Sciences
Punjab University
2008.08 - 2010.04