ABU THAHIR
Ras Al Khaimah
Summary
Experienced Logistic Professional with background working in fast-paced shipping and logistics environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Organized, dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping & Operation Executive
EMIRATES LOGISTICS LLC, RAK
2023.02 - Current
- Managing branch shipping and logistic operations - Northern Emirates & GCC
- In charge of all logistic documentations and paperwork, processing Import & Export customs declarations, Invoice, Coo & and responsible for deposits and refund process
- Leading sales & operation team and maintaining the jobs and daily transactions.
- Planning and arranging appropriate trucks for shipments inward and outwards
- Handling Import Clearance Jobs and updating transactions through ERP-Efreight
- Interacting with expatriate drivers and make sure company get maximum output.
- Translating export documents to Arabic language for border customs process
- Preparing and submitting required necessary documents for local Govt Authority to get approval and transport permission.
- Taking timely and responsible decisions in absence of higher authority.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates
Senior Logistics and Customs Coordinator
EVERSENDAI OFFSHORE RMC FZE
2019.01 - Current
- Managed Over 15 Offshore and Onshore Projects handling logistical functions and leading 30 plus team including drivers and warehouse. handled logistic documentations and paperwork, processing Import & Export customs declarations, Invoice, Coo & and responsible for deposits and refund process.
- Planning and arranging appropriate trucks for shipments inward and outwards
- Interacting with clients during execution and maintain healthy relation with them and make sure company hasn’t any payment disputes.
- Interacting with expatriate drivers and make sure company get maximum output.
- Translating export documents to Arabic language for border customs process
- Preparing and submitting required necessary documents for local Govt Authority to get approval and transport permission.
- Taking timely and responsible decisions in absence of higher authority.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays
- Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing
- Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze shipping trends
- Registered vendors and customers on database to maintain updated roster
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations
- Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 30 packages per day.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment
Logistic Coordinator
TRANS GULF FREIGHT L.L.C
2015.01 - 2019.01
- Managing large scale Internal & International Shipping Projects
- Coordinating shipments through Kizad Sea port, Airport and Border post of UAE
- Interacting with the clients during the execution and maintain a healthy relation with them and make sure company hasn’t any payment disputes
- Interacting with expatriate drivers and make sure company get maximum output
- Translating the export documents to Arabic language for the border customs process
- Preparing and submitting the required necessary documents for local Govt Authority to get approval and transport permission
- Taking timely and responsible decisions in the absence of higher authority.
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule
- Created and managed budgets related to logistics and transportation
Logistics Executive
GULF LINE HEAVY TRUCKS TRANSPORT L.L.C
2010.01 - 2015.01
- Controlling inbound – outbound freight operations
- Processing customs import, export documents
- Preparing quotations, project schedule and maintaining accounts based on each project
- Handling Sub Contracts
- Preparing and submitting the required necessary documents for local Govt Authority to get approval and transport permission.
- Selected transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution
- Analyzed processes and supply chain operational data to track trends, expectations and performance
- Used ERP to coordinate and monitor outgoing and inbound deliveries
Customs Clearance Executive
WADDAH FORWARDING & CLEARING CO. L.L, Silla
2007.01 - 2010.01
- Processing import and export bill of entries(BOE), handling customs duty/deposit documentation
- Processing Exit Certificates for Customs Deposit Refunds
- Preparing / Advising parties for processing documentation for duty exempted cargoes
- Supervising & Rectifying Errors in the shipping documents for customs clearance
- Contacting companies and arranging sales contracts on credit / long term deals
- Successfully handled the branch operations like queries of existing customers and team queries.
Education
B.Com - Commerce
H.Sc - Com
B.A - Arabic
S.S.L.C - undefined
Skills
- Logistics & Freight Forwarding
- Documentation – Imports and Exports, Customs Clearance, Supply Chain
- Cargo Handling, Clearing and Forwarding, Imports and Exports, Port Operations.
- Excellent Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Leadership Qualities and Articulate Documenting Skills
- Speaking and writing in Both Arabic and English, Translating Documents into Both languages
- Effectively worked in tight schedules to meet deadlines.
- Consistent Team Player and believes in team effort.
- Lead Support Skills
- Revenue Generation
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Team Leadership
- Sales Goals
- Invoice Preparation
- Administrative Support
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Client Needs Assessment
- Operational Policies and Processes
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Systems Development
- Strategic Goals
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Corrective Actions
- Quotes Coordination
- Customer Feedback
Timeline
Shipping & Operation Executive - EMIRATES LOGISTICS LLC, RAK
2023.02 - Current
Senior Logistics and Customs Coordinator - EVERSENDAI OFFSHORE RMC FZE
2019.01 - Current
Logistic Coordinator - TRANS GULF FREIGHT L.L.C
2015.01 - 2019.01
Logistics Executive - GULF LINE HEAVY TRUCKS TRANSPORT L.L.C
2010.01 - 2015.01
Customs Clearance Executive - WADDAH FORWARDING & CLEARING CO. L.L, Silla
2007.01 - 2010.01
University of Madras - B.Com, Commerce
State Board of Tamilnadu - H.Sc, Com
Afzalul Ulama of Calicut University - B.A , Arabic
Examination Board of Kerala - S.S.L.C,
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