NABEEL ALI
Ras Al Khaimah,UAE
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional with 15+ years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management, including procurement, multimodal transportation, freight forwarding, export/import and customs compliance. Consistently delivers cost-efficient solutions that drive operational excellence and foster continuous improvement. Skilled in feasibility analysis, strategic partnership development, and implementing sustainable supply chain practices. Experienced in guiding cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Deputy Manager - Logistics
RAK Ceramics
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Achieved 21% ocean freight cost reduction in 2024 and 14% in 2023 through strategic contract negotiations and supplier management, outperforming global market trends and delivering substantial savings.
- Secured and implemented high-impact warehousing and cross-docking solution, delivering both cost efficiency and operational agility.
- Managed implementation of strategic logistics contracts across GCC and Europe, emphasizing multimodal transport and rail freight integration, achieved substantial cost savings, lead time reductions, and eliminated 2 million kilometers of annual road movement.
- Pioneered cargo operations via Etihad Rail, driving cost reduction and lead time optimization, honored with highest volume cargo mover award in 2023 & 2024.
- Streamlined data management and developed reports, improved analytical capabilities and business visibility.
- Redesigned logistics processes and implemented robust operational governance, resulting in 15% reduction in incidental charges, 30% improvement in schedule reliability and drop in shipment delays from 13% to 5%.
- Freight Commodity head involved in initiating, planning, and managing logistics and supply chain activities with annual spend of US$40 million.
- Managing RFQ and selecting service providers. Contract management and designing of SLA.
- Management and optimization of supply chain operations, Identify potential risks in supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate and maintain reliability.
- Lead collaboration efforts on new logistics projects to evaluate operational feasibility and conduct comprehensive cost analyses.
- Monitoring carrier/forwarder performances including rates, capacity, space allocation, operational issues, and additional charges.
- Key contributor in planning and budgeting supply chain activities to support strategic logistics and operational goals.
- Work out medium and long-term strategies with supply chain partners and implement them effectively to support business.
- Lead, develop, and implement Supply Chain policies and procedures.
- Maintain and expand network of key contacts with shipping lines, port authorities, government agencies, and other relevant third parties.
- Perform metrics reporting to management and performance analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities.
- Assist with recruitment, training, mentoring and developing.
Logistics Supervisor
Tahweel Integrated Company
Jeddah, KSA
10.2013 - 10.2022
- Cultivated strategic relationships with shipping lines and freight forwarders, Achieved significant cost savings by leveraging annual contractual freight rates.
- Reduced finished goods inventory, streamlined and enhanced inter-departmental communications to expedite dispatch process and reduce lead-time. Readiness to dispatch lead time reduced for 55%.
- Reduced cost, avoided delays, enabled better operational coordination on DAP/DDP Shipments to Europe.
- Finalized contracts and implemented SOP for multi modal deliveries.
- Effectively managed bonded warehouses in Spain and Germany including stock transfer and final deliveries.
- Prudently and successfully managed shipments during unpredictable situations like COVID pandemic, shipping line operation stoppage, order cancelation, Non payment, Etc.
- Successfully achieved zero demurrage on import shipments by streamlining & SOP Implementation.
- Optimized and reduced procurement costs by choosing proper INCOTERMS, service partners, etc.
- Responsible for integrated supply chain operations, bonded warehouse operations and reverse logistics.
- Spearheading negotiation and binding of contracts with shipping lines, freight forwarders, Etc.
- Verifying supply chain contracts, logistics cost control, payment approval, lead-time improvement, and SOP setting up.
- Undertaking operational supervision and multi-model delivery coordination (GCC & Europe).
- Verification of shipping and customs documentation while ensuring compliance with international customs regulations.
- Key account management, extending customer support on documentation, scheduling, tracking, customs clearance, Govt. / Customs permissions.
- Inventory management of finished goods warehouse, bonded warehouse, and close coordination with production and sales team to keep inventory at optimal level.
- Responsible for managing KPIs, developing strategies, and reporting key insights to top management.
- Support in developing and implementing Logistics plans in line with corporate Logistics strategy to support overall business objectives.
- Responsible for recruiting, leading, motivating, and developing logistics team.
Assistant Manager
Perfect Xpress Logistics
India
02.2011 - 09.2013
- Established operations for new branch at Cochin, Kerala, India (Freight Forwarding), bought in to break even within 6 months.
- Handled operational functions spanning sales, freight negotiation, document preparation, operational coordination, invoicing, and payment collection in initial stages.
- Acted as point of contact for key customers, served as contractual service provider for all supply chain requirements and maintained accurate records of shipments and other relevant logistics data.
- Handled registration with all government bodies like Customs, Port, tax authorities, and DGFT.
- Successfully coordinated LCL/FCL, FTL/LTL cargo movements to all over GCC.
- Negotiated, entered into binding contracts, and operated outsourcing of transportation and warehousing services.
- Responsible for Recruitment, fostering collaborative, results-driven environment by ensuring clear communication of goals, expectations, and individual responsibilities across logistics team.
Logistics Officer
IZAFCO
Jizan, Saudi Arabia
02.2010 - 01.2011
Education
MBA - Logistics and Shipping Management
VELS University
M Com - Marketing Management
Madurai Kamaraj University
B Com - Computer Applications
Calicut University
Skills
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Project Feasibility Analysis
- Freight Procurement & Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Export & Import Management
- Freight Forwarding & 3PL Management
- Multimodal Transport Management
- Cost & Value Management
- Sustainable Supply Chain Practices
- Process Optimization
- Vendor Performance Management
- Key Account Management
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Order & Inventory Management
- Logistics Budgeting, Data Analysis & Reporting
- INCOTERMS & International Payments
- Regulatory Liaison
- UAE Logistics Regulations
- Cross-border Logistics
- Permits & Customs Clearance
- Leadership & Team Management
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Custom
References can be provided upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Logistics
RAK Ceramics
11.2022 - 09.2025
Logistics Supervisor
Tahweel Integrated Company
10.2013 - 10.2022
Assistant Manager
Perfect Xpress Logistics
02.2011 - 09.2013
Logistics Officer
IZAFCO
02.2010 - 01.2011
M Com - Marketing Management
Madurai Kamaraj University
B Com - Computer Applications
Calicut University
MBA - Logistics and Shipping Management
VELS University
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