About Candidate
A Logistics professional with 11 years of experience in logistics and Warehouse Operations
• I am currently associated with La Marquise International Co LLC as Logistics Officer
• Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience in supply chain management, shipping, and logistics.
• Talented at arranging shipments, negotiating contracts, and working with vendors across the globe.
• I am skilled at problem solving and identifying cost saving opportunities to optimize supply chain processes.
• Proven track record of success developing and implementing innovative solutions, increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Insightful knowledge of logistics and warehouse operations imports and exports documentation and processes.
• Committed to identifying and implementing continuous improvements at organizational strategic level
• Steered efforts towards process improvement & cost savings for achieving results in a highly competitive environment; extensive knowledge of UAE & international Laws for logistics & import-export regulations
• Managed import/export functions, negotiated with transporters, freight forwarders and clearing agent for cost effective transport solutions & clearances
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Experiences
Key Result Areas: • Preparing to Oversee all operational aspects of the company and plan effectively to ensure optimal utilization of resources. • Managing all client relations and providing them with necessary support including pricing, coordination, documentation and giving timely feedback. • Landed cost process in oracle for finance approvals and follow ups until stock received and updated in system available for sale. • Monitoring the daily shipments regarding both import & export. • Advice effective solution for any logistics related issues. • Coordination with WHS OPS– inbound Team for shipments deliveries to book slots with clearance agent. • Completing the formalities for the shipments, which requires UAE government authority approvals such as Ministry of Health permits approvals payments and follow-ups on approvals and rejections, also Dubai Municipality (food & non- food). • Applying and ensuring approval for Pre and Final import permits and relevant certificates through MOH online portal, in case any rejection needs to investigate and give appropriate solutions. • Liaise with all overseas agents regarding the shipment requirements (Europe, US, Far East). • FIRS and DM Montaji Preparation for food and non-food shipments and Co-ordinate with Dubai municipality department for shipment inspection and subsequent clearance. • Follow up with Regulatory authorities / Forwarder / Clearance agent for export shipments intended to GCC countries which requires SABER (Electrical Equipment, Machines which require SCOC Permits) / SFDA (food authority Saudi). Import / Export Shipment RFQ Negotiations Logistic Operations Inventory/Stock Management Operational Excellence Negotiation Skills Import/Export Operations • Well versed in FASAH Portal access for broker/agent authorization for Import / Export shipments from & To Saudi by LAND/SEA/AIR transport modes. • Nominating Forwarder / agents for routed cargo by comparing the freight charges, negotiating the best possible rate for Air and Sea shipments. • Monitor the shipment tracker daily for shipment movement and update timely to respective divisions. • Instruct clearance procedure to clearing agents once the shipment arrives at port and arrange the transportation accordingly. • Applying for VAT & FTA Monthly Declarations Submissions and follow up with authority’s approvals for required Shipments. • Preparing a daily report on shipments in transit, cleared and pending shipments • Allotting funds to C&F messengers to carry out day-to-day activities of logistics (i.e. E Dirham top up, Delivery Order collection and local shipping charges, other expenses, storage etc.). • Collecting bills from them daily and verifying the bills for further processing, Weekly auditing of fund position and bill submitted to C&F and accounts. • Attending the external audit on a quarterly basis, verifying the expenses of each shipment and approving the cost in Oracle for the same • Complete E - Clearance through Mirsal 2 for Air, Sea & Land Import and Export shipments
Key Result Areas: • Managed over 300+ Pharma and Medical related shipments every month • Managed the entire gamut of process from collection from origin till shipment arrival in warehouse • Worked as In-charge for complete import operations for 3 locations such as Sharjah, DIC and JAFZA • Fetched approvals (online and final release) from Ministry of Health and Dubai Municipality and follow-up for Consumer and Food Items • Follow-up with principal companies for collection and pending shipments • Arranged Freight forwarders for Ex-Works and FOB shipments • Coordinated with clearing agents for custom clearance and daily follow-up • Effectively managed all shipment movements including all courier shipment collection, dispatch and clearance • Reviewed back orders regularly and executed the dispatches to ensure on time deliveries & customer satisfaction to all the customers within the allocated geography • Prepared and submitted all necessary documentation in a timely and accurate manner for shipping schedules; managing L/C documents and completing shipments based on L/C documents • Administered all JAFZA and Export Documentation work • Appointed and negotiated with Freight Forwarders and Clearing Agents • Steered stock transfer and Dubai Health Authority shipment from JAFZA • Acted as direct point of contact for Principal Company, Freight Forwarder and Clearing Agents • Updated Senior Management with complete shipment reports daily basis • Apply for Pre MOH-Import permits before shipment arrival and Final MOH Import permits upon shipment arrivals at Airport or Sea Port to complete the customs clearance and MOH inspection pre and final release.
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