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Qatar

Doha, Qatar

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™Directed Customs and Freight operations for the Hosting City, ensuring the successful execution of two tournaments, while overseeing 250+ entities with a combined value approaching USD 1.5 Billion.• Implemented specialized customs policies and procedures as part of the Events strategy.• Led strategic negotiations with various government agencies, ministries, and officials, resulting in the successful implementation of specialized and simplified customs procedures. • Orchestrated collaboration across 20+ ministerial offices encompassing critical sectors such as food, medicines, medical supplies, surveillance, radiofrequency, and other key sectors outlining the requirement and implementing the simplified import strategies.• Governed Freight operations with official logistics providers and local forwarders.• Sourced freight rates, negotiated pricing, and managed space with logistics providers.• Implemented continuous improvement strategies and monitored processes regularly.• Conducted training and communication sessions for internal and external stakeholders to enhance procedural understanding.• Managed external agencies contracted by the organization and tracked affiliates for the Tournament.• Led Logistics Integration for customs and freight with Q22(LOC) & FIFA.• Forecasted freight requirements and benchmarked strategies for optimal performance.• Led financial and resource planning processes, handling quotations, invoices, and payments.• Hosted the Logistics Coordination Centre for Customs and Freight during the tournament.• Oversaw material planning for dissolution, legacy, and reconciliation post-event.

Al Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Formula E, officially the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

United Arab Emirates

Key contributor in cross-functional workstreams, actively contributing to Customs & Freight Forwarding initiatives, enabling the successful delivery of groundbreaking world-class events involving infrastructure and innovative commodities.• Monitored, tracked, and reported Expo 2020 shipments/freight movements. • Ensured continual and up to date adherence to policies, procedures, and frameworks as per UAE Customs law.• Liaised with Procurement and Materials Management to get best visibility and forecast of shipments.• Worked collaboratively with the Expo 2020 Official Logistics Partner in relation to the Customs & Freight Forwarding elements.• Supported the research and engagement around the development of Customs procedures that can apply to Expo 2020.• Contributed to creating tools, briefings, and training programs to communicate Customs & Freight Forwarding (C&FF) information to Logistics work streams and external stakeholders.• Led as the key information flow between Procurement and Logistics Team to gain and report visibility on material/equipment & shipments touching any Logistics work stream.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed logistics operations and facilitated strategic collaboration with diverse stakeholders to ensure a seamless supply chain for events across the Middle East region, encompassing trade shows, music concerts, award ceremonies, museum artwork, and sporting events.• Planning and delivering event logistics solution working directly with event organiser and/or venues.• Overseeing both inbound and outbound logistics, which includes the management of warehousing, distribution planning, and venue operations in collaboration with event organizers, authorities, and exhibitors.• Managed a substantial quarterly workload, leading a team of 250+, handling 500 tons of airfreight, over 400 TEUs, and conducting 1,000+ cross-border and local trips.• Negotiating rates and space with airlines, shipping lines, and transport providers with wide geographical coverage understanding the export formalities and destination import requirements.• Identified optimal customs procedures for both temporary and permanent consignments, ensuring compliance with defined timelines and physical inspection mapping techniques.• Focused on strategies, estimation of crew & equipment requirements to optimize resource utilization based on project size.• Developed and implemented procedures to ensure the efficient operation carried out on-site, safety and utilization of all personnel, equipment, and property. • Monitor performance of team members to ensure high quality customer service.• High standard of Health & Safety adhered throughout & safe working policy derived for MHE’s & work force team. Previous Roles With Agility Logistics: Period: March 2011 – July 2017.Assistant Operations ManagerProject Executive – Fairs & Events Customer Service – Fairs & Events

Dubai

Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Chennai Area, India

Master'S Degree, Logistics And Operations

Activities and Societies: Cricket Team

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Computer Science