Nermine D. Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

• Responsible to provide VPs, CEOs and other stakeholders with freight reports and analysis that improve forecasting: ✓ Provide Sales/production with daily logistics report that tracks in transit shipments and provide them relevant booking data, estimated and actual dates of departure and arrival of vessels, WHS scheduling✓ Provide Financial Departments daily report that analyze freight costs including Inland trucking cots, demurrage, and detention fees to help anticipate future freight costs and reduce/avoid non-value charges.✓ Analyze Freight rates provided by freight forwarders to segment cheaper options to reduce freight costs and ensure efficiency.✓ Conduct a Transit timing Report that reflects the actual transit timing of delivered shipments which allow internal partners to be aware of recent port congestions, delays and help anticipate shorter transit timing and avoid/reduce delays.• Supervising two logistics coordinators in China and US :✓ Ensure that they are collecting data from Steamship line and vessel tracking websites and freight forwarders/ port portals.✓ Following up emails and keep involved partners aware of any updates.✓ Ensure that data endorsed in reports and ERP System is accurate and in a logical sequence.• Review shipping documents and ensure CBP Compliance.• Reports Shipments at risk and suggest solutions (diversions) when actual ETAs surpass the estimated date of delivery in DC.• Report financial department with Duty refund reports after reviewing Customs broker bills, entries and provide correct HTS Codes.• Update Production Department with pending booking that need prompt action.• Submit Surveys /Write correspondences / formal requests to governmental officials, i.e.: request for binding rulings – International Price program administered by US Labor Dept.• Ensure the availability and efficiency of all shared reports.• Collaborate with Freight Forwarders, Customs brokers, Carriers regarding getting more accurate data.

United States

• Routing truck stops to eliminate milage and cost.• RFQ through posting runs for bidding or email brokers to get quotes.• Tender runs to most reliable broker or lowest quote. • Check inventory or vendors or warehouses and revise quantities in case of shortages.• Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy and compatibility with sales department’s replenishment reports. • Ensure receipt of paperwork, track, and trace shipments to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.• Fixing shipping errors or rerouting runs in case carrier fall off.• Customize shipping arrangements for critical customers when needed in terms of palletizing, labels, and paperwork requirements. • Request PODs and request more evidence in case of shortages and issue a claim in case of escalation.• Create purchase orders to vendors as per the latest agreed price list of items.• Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels• Managing distribution and shipment budgets• Segmentation of reliable brokers to ensure that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards.• Apply supply chain processes for more efficiency and organization

West Orange, New Jersey, United States

• Negotiate with carriers for the appropriate purchase rate to meet revenue and profit margin goals, as well as to facilitate appropriate business relationship with the carrier. • Manage all freight in transit by obtaining adequate updates from carriers/drivers to monitor movement and ensure on time delivery.• Proactively communicating service failures to internal support teams to minimize service failures, promote on time service and ensure safety.• Tender loads and optimize service through system management utilizing the JB Hunt Application platform and perform other related duties as required.

1- Track and monitor incoming shipments.2- Coordinate with warehouses to ensure availability of goods, arranging pick-up appointments and release orders for customers.3- Maintain appropriate filling of logistics and shipping documents.4- Record and retrieve information related to supply / logistics and submit regular updated reports accordingly.5- Check invoices for logistics, freight forwarding and clearing services and include them to relevant shipping documents.6- Handling Release Orders, returns, Purchase orders and Whs BOLs.7- Handle customers inquiries in terms of missing information, revising release orders, delivery and warehouse arrangements.8- Follow up Customers Purchase Orders and contracts.

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services.• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle.• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments.• Resolve any arising problems or complaints.• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.• Comply with laws, regulations, ISO requirements and the government requirements.• Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.• Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies.• Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data.• Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance.• Took corrective action in the case of accidents and delays to minimize extra expenses.• Managed shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs.• Reviewed and analyzed data from companies in non-competing industries to amass strategic insight.• Supervised the work of two transportation personnel.• Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders.• Developed a comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

• Administer assigned contracts and purchase Orders to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.• Identify the risks and notifications in the contract.• Issue weekly and monthly statement Reports based on the Agreement payment terms to follow the supplier’s progress.• Ensure that all items are delivered to site on the agreed date.• Follow up on problems which demand management attention, to ensure timely response to the supplier.• Prepare letters to suppliers requesting approvals and interpretations necessary to comply with the provisions of the contract.• Manage office budget, ensure accurate and timely reporting.• Assist in the on boarding process for new hires.• Address employee’s queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, Hardware and travel arrangements).• Liaise with facility management vendors, including cleaning, catering and security services.• Plan in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations and conferences.• Perform post award activities including coordinating all contract, correspondence, preparation and process variation orders and claims until project close out.• Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.• Assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during acquisitions.• Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

• Maintain agenda and assist in planning appointments, board meetings, and conferences, arranging for catering, confirming invitations and attendance registration.• Attend meetings, keep minutes and follow up updates if required.• Handle all outgoing or incoming correspondences (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)• Make travel arrangements for executives, routes, and gathers needed for travel-related meetings.• Handle confidential documents ensuring they remain secure.• Prepare invoices or financial statements and provide assistance in bookkeeping.• Maintain electronic and paper records ensuring information is organized and easily accessible.• Ensures distributions of necessary documents to the concerned.• Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports as assigned.• Establishes database for customers and outside vendors.• Receive and screen phone calls and redirect them when appropriate.• Compiled and analyzed sales and marketing reports.• Developed and maintained an alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events.• Greeted visitors entering the office, determined the nature and purpose of visit and directed them to the appropriate destination.• Supported the human resources department in the annual employee review process to manage performance merit increases.• Researched, proposed and implemented vendor services to decrease costs to organization.

Master'S Degree, Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General, Good

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