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Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Spearheaded the management and control of comprehensive logistics operations, including 3PL services in JAFZA, encompassing transit cargo to GCC countries and global customer bases, with a focus on USA and European markets. Coordinated and prepared transit documentation, including transit-in and transit-out processes, ensuring seamless cargo movement.Demonstrated expertise in Dubai Municipality operations and MONTAJI regulations, ensuring compliance and efficient logistics execution.Utilized proficiency in the Dubai Trade portal to streamline customs clearance and logistics processes.Oversaw and performed Value Added Services (VAS) in 3PL operations, including date coding, labelling, and barcoding, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

Oversaw logistics and supply chain management for the KSA Region, with Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh serving as primary hubs.Fostered strategic partnerships with shipping lines, customs brokers, and port operators to ensure seamless operations.Managed 3PL logistics and distribution networks across the kingdom, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.Negotiated costs with forwarders to optimize landing costs and improve overall supply chain efficiency.Coordinated insurance claims and damage assessments, ensuring prompt resolution and minimizing losses.Generated FASEH certificates on the SFDA portal and handled SABER certificates, addressing related issues and ensuring compliance.Successfully registered products on FASEH and SABER platforms, ensuring regulatory adherence.Resolved HS code discrepancies, collaborating with customs brokers to determine suitable alternative codes.Collaborated with certification bodies (Intertek, SGS, TUV, etc.) for lab testing and certificate issuance, ensuring conformity to regulatory standards.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Spearheaded the Dubai Branch, leading a team of 6 staff members and driving business growth through strategic initiatives.Successfully reengaged with dormant customers and fostered strong relationships with GLCO, enhancing business opportunities.Negotiated and executed exclusive and non-exclusive agency agreements with international partners, expanding the company's global network.Demonstrated expertise in managing complex project shipments, including break-bulk and RORO movements, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.Utilized in-depth knowledge of documentation and logistics to coordinate cross-stuffing, ship-shore shipments, and other specialized operations.Employed exceptional negotiation skills to secure favorable agreements with local and international agents, driving business growth.Led sales personnel in business development and operational training, enhancing team performance and capabilities.Developed and implemented effective payment strategies, ensuring timely receipts and revenue recovery.Provided comprehensive training to staff across operations, accounts, and sales/marketing, enhancing overall business acumen.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Led a team of over 15 people in the International Department of XPRESS AGENCIES Pvt. Ltd, overseeing air and sea exports/imports, cargo management, and door-to-door moves.Managed transit movements, project cargo handling, and perishable handling, utilizing various transportation modes and networks.Corresponded with foreign counterparts, agents, and partners to secure new business and routings, sourced new agents worldwide, and sold services and rates to secure new business.Handled purchase order management, shipment follow-up, and liaison with clients and suppliers, and managed import shipments, including pickup arrangements, tracking, and tracing services.Conducted sales visits, generated new business, and developed promotional materials, including catalogues and advertisements.Demonstrated knowledge of export documents, international market trends, and logistics planning, including rate negotiation and console container planning.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Coordinated vessel/flight planning according to shipment schedules, prepared pre-shipment advice, and consolidated LCL shipments at freight terminals.Ensured timely delivery of goods by following up with freight terminals and custom brokers, obtained terminal receipts and manifested reports, and issued house and master bills of lading.Sent pre-alert information to destination partners, confirmed on-board container status at transhipment points, and issued debit and credit notes for profit sharing.Conducted daily and fortnightly job costing to analyse profit margins.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oversaw monthly general ledger closing, prepared and reviewed accruals and journal entries, and ensured financial consolidation.Supervised accounts payable, liaised with banks for finance-related matters, and coordinated day-to-day IT activities and troubleshooting.Managed bank reconciliations, vendor and supplier account reconciliations, and credit card statement reconciliations.Coordinated inventory stock control, summary reporting, and accounts receivable.Conducted audits and checks on payments to suppliers and employees.