Akhil Bin Farook
Dubai
Summary
Professional in logistics management, prepared to drive operations efficiency and streamline supply chain processes. Skilled in import/export operations, inventory management, transportation coordination, and warehouse operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, resourceful, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Specialist
GAC Motor International Middle East
06.2025 - Current
- Optimized end-to-end import/export operations, overseeing high-volume inbound shipments and exports across the MENA region, while ensuring strict compliance with international trade regulations, incoterms, and tariff classifications.
- Managed shipping documentation and customs clearance, meticulously preparing BLs, COOs, and commercial invoices to facilitate seamless adjudication and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
- Acted as the central liaison with freight forwarders, customs authorities, and 3PL providers, proactively resolving logistical bottlenecks and enhancing supply chain agility and efficiency.
- Supervised 3PL warehouse operations, ensuring SLA compliance, conducting regular inventory reconciliations, and leading cycle and full stock counts to maintain audit-ready inventory accuracy.
- Conducted regular stock audits to ensure the accuracy of inventory records and compliance with company standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, improve stock accuracy, reduce holding costs, and implement process improvements that minimized stock-outs and overstock situations.
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of automotive parts across the Middle East region.
- Managed inventory levels using advanced tracking systems to optimize stock availability and reduce delays.
Logistics Coordinator
SLK Global General Trading L.L.C
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Coordinate with 3PL providers to arrange transportation, manage schedules, and ensure efficient delivery of materials across locations.
- Review and analyze shipping documentation to advise on logistics requirements and ensure compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of shipments, transportation, and customs-related documentation.
- Manage customs clearance processes, ensuring timely and accurate import/export procedures.
- Handle quotation requests (RFQ), negotiate terms, and prepare tenders while finalizing contracts with service providers to secure the best logistics solutions.
- Assess 3PL performance, identifying opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency.
- Coordinated logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with regulations.
- Managed inventory levels using ERP systems to optimize stock management.
Logistics Coordinator
Qubic International DMCC
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Develop logistics strategies and recommend optimal solutions for cost-effective transportation.
- Ensured the safe and secure storage of materials and equipment, managing inventory systems to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent delays.
- Define logistics budgets, assess freight costs, and optimize transportation rates for efficiency.
- Directed comprehensive logistics operations, including the transportation, storage, and distribution of critical materials and equipment for military contracting and oil & gas projects.
- Managed the procurement and logistics coordination of materials, overseeing the RFQ process, vendor selection, and contract negotiations to secure the most cost-effective and reliable service providers.
- Utilize ERP systems to generate shipping notes, monitor shipments, and produce status reports.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate contracts and improve service quality.
Service Engineer
Popular Vehicles and Services Limited
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Authorizing failed parts for warranty, preparing product complaint report (FTIR), updating service information, and warranty credit note reconciliation, and maintaining complete warranty administration as per norms.
- Ensured the accurate and efficient tracking of service materials and spare parts, leveraging ERP systems to integrate logistics and procurement processes and provide real-time updates to support service operations.
- Oversaw the tracking and documentation of warranty claims, ensuring that all parts and equipment were accurately inventoried and shipped according to warranty guidelines and logistics processes.
- Provided training and support to service staff on warranty procedures and guidelines to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
- Generated reports on warranty claims and costs, providing management with insights into claim trends, parts quality, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Managed and processed warranty claims for automotive parts and services, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and company policies.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing Management
Pondicherry University
02.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
11.2018
Skills
- Logistics Planning & Optimization
- Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
- Supplier & Vendor Management
- Inventory & Supply Chain Systems
- SAP Ariba
- ERP Systems (Genesis & Wings)
- Data Analysis & Cost Control
- Logistics analysis
- Warehouse management
- Freight forwarding
- Demand forecasting
- Fluent in English, Malayalam Intermediary Hindi
CLIENTS HANDLED
- Basra Energy Company Limited – ROO, Iraq.
- Bonatti Società per Azioni, Iraq.
- Majnoon Oil Field, Iraq.
- Lukoil Mid-East Limited, Iraq.
- Total Energies, Qatar.
- Antonoil, Iraq
- KBR
- V2X
Certification
- NDT (ASNT Level II)
- Quality Control of Welding
- Basic Pipeline Engineering
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
GAC Motor International Middle East
06.2025 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
SLK Global General Trading L.L.C
06.2022 - 06.2025
Logistics Coordinator
Qubic International DMCC
11.2021 - 05.2022
Service Engineer
Popular Vehicles and Services Limited
11.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
Master of Business Administration - Marketing Management
Pondicherry University
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