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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Mannheim Area, Germany

• Developed innovative ideas for evolving business needs; streamlined supply chain processes, and drove continuous improvement.
• Conducted supply chain solutions analysis to ensure optimal distribution and alignment with company growth strategy.
• Successfully supported new product launches; identified requirements and solutions and met tight timelines.
• Negotiated contract rates and effectively managed costs, including development and management of logistics budget.
• Handled technical details related to international transportation, such as customs regulations and any necessary documentation.
• Reviewed operating procedures, provided advice and changes where required.

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

• Arranged and managed direct deliveries from European Hubs to our bonded warehouse, including handling all documentation and administration as well as ensuring adherence with import customs procedures.
• Ensured all import documentation paperwork is collected, processed and passed to our import department and other internal departments to enable clearance and delivery of consignments on to clients.
• Managed cost and controlled resources to maximise profit for the department as well as handling day-to-day operational decision making.
• Line managed a team of over 20 staff, including assigning work tasks, providing guidance and support as well as conducting annual performance appraisals.
• Handled regular liaison with offices across Europe to identify and resolve issues with consignments or associated documentation.
• Built and developed relationships with multiple business units and ensured the procurement strategies support the overall company strategies.

Heilbronn Area, Germany

• Designed accurate, bespoke shipping planning tool, and dashboard, for all global shipments.
• Prepared financial reports for company’s 3rd-party logistics (3PLs) supply chain ecosystem, notably on external partners.
• Tracked and supervised inventory, through SAP and Central Entrepreneur sites.
• Created and scheduled all operational activities and haulage plans for each customer site.
• Implemented a VPR report (Vehicle Performance Report) to effectively manage KPIs and vehicle earnings.
• Reviewed SAP master data on logistics’ activity, and customs and trade compliance data.

Freiburg Area, Germany

Logistics planner at operational haedquarters

Heidelberg Area, Germany

Logistics Planner for construction chemicals