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Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

As an Operations Support Manager at MFS, I drive excellence in freight forwarding operations while also overseeing technical support functions. My role extends to guiding a team of Operations Executives for comprehensive management.Key Responsibilities:• Operations Leadership: Oversee end-to-end freight operations, and implement efficient SOPs• Team Guidance: Mentor and guide Operations Executives, setting priorities and fostering a collaborative work environment.• Logistics Strategy: Develop and execute efficient logistics strategies to reduce costs and optimize operations.• Team Leadership: Manage operation executives, ensuring performance targets and policies are met and fostering a collaborative work environment.• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.• Customs Compliance: Ensure adherence to customs regulations for smooth internationalshipments.• Vendor Relations: Establish and manage relationships with logistics partners and negotiatefavorable terms.• Technology Integration: Oversee logistics software and tech solutions for better tracking andreporting acting as a technical support backbone.• Cost Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate contracts withoutcompromising quality.• Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage potential risks for business continuity.• Customer Service: Provide exceptional service and maintain strong client relationships.• Performance Metrics: Implement KPIs, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement.

Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

In my role at MAZ Group of Companies, I seamlessly managed logistics and technical support operations, demanding diverse skills in freight coordination, technical troubleshooting, team leadership, and compliance.Key Responsibilities:Freight Coordination: Oversaw end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, inventory, and distribution. Managed logistics, customs compliance, and nurtured supplier and freight forwarder relationships for cost optimization.Technical Support: Provided comprehensive assistance, managed technical infrastructure, diagnosed and resolved issues, conducted training, and leveraged data for process optimization.Team Leadership: Guided Freight Coordinator team, assigned tasks, prioritized workloads, and fostered a productive work environment.Customer Service: Delivered exceptional service, resolved inquiries efficiently, and facilitated internal team collaboration.Compliance and Reporting: Maintained industry compliance, generated performance reports for informed decision-making.Problem-Solving: Tackled complex challenges and adapted to the dynamic work environment.Costing Support: Supported the procurement team to finalize costing by forecasting precise freight and related costs, indirectly helping the procurement team to have proper idea about the achievable profit per job.

Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

As a Freight Coordinator at MAZ Group of Companies, I excel in managing supply chain logistics with precision and efficiency.Key Responsibilities:• Shipment Coordination: Coordinate and schedule shipments with partners.• Documentation Handling: Prepare and manage shipping documents and customs paperwork.• Communication: Act as a point of contact for clients and partners, providing updates andaddressing inquiries.• Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring inventory levels and facilitate reordering asneeded.• Cost Efficiency: Help negotiate transportation rates and identify cost-saving opportunities.• Cargo Inspection Support: Assist in inspecting shipments and communicating findings.• Reporting: Generate reports on shipment status, performance metrics, and cost analysis.• Regulatory Awareness: Stay informed about transportation regulations and industry trends.

Ferokh, Kerala, India

• Implant training at SAIL-SCL Kerala Ltd., Kozhikode from 10th December 2013 to 9th January 2014 as a part of Academic Project.• The objective of the project was to suggest manufacturing technique of Special Steel of grade SS316, by making changes in existing manufacturing system, with less investment cost.• Closely studied all the process in the plant and compared it with processes required for manufacturing SS316. • Project suggested 13 simple techniques which are of less cost to be implemented in SAIL-SCL for manufacturing SS316 using current equipments and furnaces itself and some enhancements as well. Project was submitted within 30 days.Responsibilities Involved:• Acquiring knowledge about History of Company, Company Profile, Plant profile and functions of each Department.• Studying production process in mild steel manufacturing in SAIL-SCL and understanding each process and its functions.• Deep study on the furnaces and equipments used and the effect of flaws in those equipments on the efficiency of the process.• Comparing all those processes with Modern Steel Making Techniques using several References.• Finding the exact product mix of SS316.• Leading the project team through various paths to find less expensive ways of manufacturing SS316 without making any major changes in the plant.• Documenting all the Data collected during the project and finally submitting the suggestions found to convert SAIL-SCL from a Mild Steel manufacturer to a Special Steel Maker thus increasing the chance of making more profit from the existing plant.

Engineer'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 7.01

Activities and Societies: Co-ordinator of Athma 2014 (Technical Fest), Member of Core Commitee in Saaya 2014 (Arts Fest)Co-ordinator.

Certification In Quality Control And Ndt Level 2, Welding Inspection, 88%

Activities and Societies:  Fast and Accurate Visual Inspection of Structural and Pipe Weld.  Specialized in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW.