Senior Manager Logistics

First Name: Tariq Ahmad
E-Mail Address: tariqahmad2711@gmail.com
Country: United Arab Emirates
Phone: 00971523576860
Job Position Applying For: Logistics/ supply chain/freight
Current Job Title: Senior Manager Logistics
Total Years of Experience: 15
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: TARIQ AHMAD
Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mobile: +971 523576860, +971 56 3295440
Email: tariqahmad9000@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tariq-ahmad-57ab6521
Skype ID: heavenboy.hb

SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
(Logistics Management | Supply chain Management | Freight Forwarding | Import & Export | Shipping & Transportation)


Professional Profile


       An accomplished professional with over 14+ years of multicultural experience in developing and implementing regional Supply Chain Customer Management and Logistics strategy, partnering with internal stakeholders, customers and delivering holistic, agile and resilient Logistics Network as well as Supply Chain concepts.
       Acquired strong exposure in Global Shipping & Logistics, Supply Chain Network, Distribution Operations with extensive knowledge of Import/ Export, Cross border Trade, Custom & Government Process, Policies & Regulations.
       Holds distinctive expertise in handling import/ exporting goods to/ from over 142 Origins across the world and managing 74 world famous Brands, including fashion, footwear, health and beauty, food, optics, pharmacy, home furnishings and leisure & entertainment sectors across the Asia/ Middle East/ North Africa/ Europe.
       Meticulously managing multiple products, including Agri-Products, Impulse Foods, Oil & Fats, Packaging, Personal Care Products, Fashion & Footwear, Garments & Accessories, Furniture & Fixtures, Health & Beauty, Optics, Pharmacy, etc.
       Holds a solid Network of key contacts in the logistics sector with a successful experience of working for various reputed global logistics companies while delivering extensive proficiency in freight tracking system-intranet.
       Recruiting Talent by using various tools like WASP & STAR and holds exposure in leading 3rd party inspection, verification, testing and certification agencies (SGS, Bureau VERITAS, Intertek).
       Well versed in Freight Forwarding, International Multimodal Transportation, 3PL Warehousing and Supply Chain. Extensive experience in connecting export, import, and sea/land as well as sea/air, customs (online and manual) clearance, dealing with sea liners, trucking company, collection\deliveries, brokers\couriers and other governmental organizations.
       Outstanding knowledge on all local & international law governing shipping operations, compliance regulations; adept at establishing and executing business plans from startup, align business activities to the vision & strategy of the organization.

Core Competencies:
       Supply Chain Management
       Logistics Management
       Modern Trade Management
       Sourcing & Procurement
       contracts Management
       Freight/ Shipping Management
       Transportation
       Material Management
       Vendor Management
       Distribution Management
       Key Accounts Management
       Process Improvement
       Project Management
       End to End Delivery
       Supervision & Cost Control


Professional Experience

M. H. Alshaya Co. L. L. C. GROUP | Since Jul 2014 – Present
As Manager Freight & Shipping UAE/ Oman Regions – Alshaya Group Freight

Super Max Group | July 2011 – June 2014
As Manager Freight & Shipping

IFFCO Group | Oct 2006 – July 2011
As Group Shipping Administrator


Key Deliverables

       Hold credentials in working with 100+ Major and Minor Shipping lines / 3PL Forwarders and well established transportation companies in UAE with an average of 9000 TEU’s business Annually
       Successful in Monitoring & managing deliveries of over 5 Million KG of Air Cargo with multiple Air Lines annually, moving Annually Through Put of 250 Million of Product SKU's and receiving Stock for Distribution over 200 suppliers/ Manufacturers across the world
       Supported overall 21 Distribution Centers in/out in UAE, handled multiple products, including Agri-Products, Impulse Foods, Oil & Fats, Packaging, Personal Care Products, Fashion & Footwear, Garments & Accessories, Furniture & Fixtures, Health & Beauty, Optics, Pharmacy, etc.
       Strong people manager with proven success in driving team building exercise, launching performance development programs, reducing attritions, managing poor performances, increasing productivity by identify training needs for the staff
       Contributing to continual improvement programs to enhance bottom line performance and driving sustainable growth, deft in negotiating with the vendors for cost effective purchase of components and transport solutions
       Evaluating key performance indicators (KPIs), develop SOP’s and profitability reporting while maintaining and promoting a high awareness of HSE Polices
       Implementing ERP and improving existing processes to achieve operational excellence. Superb strengths in structuring operational budget and instituting internal controls to contain expenses within decided parameters


Domain Skills

       Contributing to the conceptualization and implementation of robust strategies to ensure smooth operations, projects, training for overall freight forwarding and supply chain operations of the organization
       Managing all shipments, freight movements as well as liaising with customers while effectively managing custom related queries and documentation functions to ensure they are efficiently dealt with team as per the compliances
       Facilitating effective logistics solutions along with negotiating with Shipping Lines for good rates; investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking account of the perishable or hazardous nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security
       Arranging appropriate packing, taking account of climate, terrain, weight, the nature of goods and cost, and the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination and negotiating contracts, transportation and costs
       Responsible for maintaining export control, regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, assisting in developing & managing the compliance program to include manuals, procedures, standard work instructions, and training
       Overseeing the management of the day-to-day freight operations, according to the agreed corporate strategy in all aspects of the freight management business at the local & overseas level
       Responsible for freight/ cargo booking and maintaining seamless with shippers for their local requirements
       Maintaining high service standards & practices and exercised quality control in all areas of operations, raised systems & operations to peak performance levels through creative, hands-on leadership
       Establishing healthy business relations with clients & external associates for securing repeat business & long term loyalty and working towards solving their queries and complaints efficiently
       Administering key operating procedure & guidelines/workflow’s; competently maintaining highest standards of customer service giving preference to customer satisfaction & resolving their problems & concerns
       Determining efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another, researching and planning the most appropriate route for shipments; study rates, routings, or modes of transport for land, sea and air shipments
       Managing financial, currency processes & transactions and communicating with export and import related authorities; customers and suppliers, in all territories and countries, to ensure efficient and lawful relations, support and activities


Key Recent Contributions

M. H. Alshaya Co. W. L. L. GROUP
       Made vital contribution in overall department restructuring which resulted in optimizing service level and holds distinction of archiving Business Forecast Volume 273 Million units’ movement from Origin to RDC/ LDC
       Instrumentally developed the people capability by delivering L&D 900 training hours to staff members Year on Year and reduced Liability on Business through 100% Team Annual Leave Management
       Achieved significant reduction from 100% to 5% close to $700k Year on Year in Extra Cost Storage/ Demurrage and drove implementation of Visibility/ Tracking Tools to Control Overall Shipments
       Recorded improved landed cost visibility of products with 93% Year on Year and stellar in establishing new routes to markets with effective cost benefits $400k year on year
       As part of controlling extra cost, I have put strong measures & negotiations with 3pl's/ Agents to optimize & Reduce Landed Cost Per Unit, this is the most challenging task & as a result I save (approx. Dhs 1Mil.) annually for the business.
       Supported New Projects worth $60Mil year on year as well as new production facility project worth $70Mil importing material and machinery
       Introduced Cross Trade Direct to Market Concept to Support Business to overcome KSA/ Qatar Challenges. Reduced service cost billing $100k annually by conducting extensive negotiations with Vendors
       Passed Financial System Transactions 230k annually with 95% SLA as well as processing freight Billing $48 Million annually
       Provided effective support in VAT Implementation for the Business as well as implementation of new system to the department which resulted in increasing overall efficiency
       Audit Remains Critical Activity for the management as well as for business, this puts a lot of pressure to keep clean and robust process for avoiding errors while dealing with suppliers (Achieved Clean Audit YOY basis).
Supermax world (Group)
       Established Freight & Shipping Department Structure as well as set up freight contracts for the business with leading carriers & forwarders.
       Introduced New Trade Lines for multiple Schedules, Flexibility in Service & Availability of resources on time. Better control over the shipments, freight reduction, minimize the involvement of forwarders & saves extra service cost
       Maintained CFR Penetration up to 98 %, maintained freight stability and a 30 % Reduction in transport detention charges in comparison to market levels overheads
       Saved over the extra transportation cost of approx. 35 % In just one quarter (Various Areas) with hands on success in improvising credit facility
       Filed freight rates lower than market level for main business with all major carriers /forwarders with Maximum rate validity
       Saved in freight Approx. Aed 2 million (Annually) by contracting direct carriers & Eliminating 3rd Party service Providers and efficiently handled freight business of Aed 18 million (Annually). Hold credentials in closing frequency to minimum and improved B/L punctuality



Education & Accreditations


       MBA in Marketing Management (Sikkim Manipal University Dubai Campus), 2018* (Pursuing)
       Alshaya Talent Program Certification of "Grow with Us", 2017
       PG Shipping & Freight Forwarding, West Ford school of Management, 2016
       Graduation in Arts, (Kashmir University), 2005
       Microsoft Certified Professional (computers) U.S.A. (Distance), 2004
       Cisco Certified Professional (Computers) Canada (Distance), 2004
       Certification of Completing Emirsal – II with Dubai Ports & Customs, 2008


Personal Details


Date of Birth           : 27th Nov, 1981
Nationality             : Indian
Driving License         : Valid UAE and India
Visa Status             : Employment Visa
Dependents              : 2
Languages               : English and Hindi
Supply Chain/Logistics, Fright Forwarding, Strategic Planning, Budgeting / Forecasting, Import/Export, Route Mapping, Operations Management, Administration, Inventory Management, Liaising/ Coordinating, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Sourcing & Procurement, Health & Safety, Relationship Management, Leadership, Communication/Negotiation, International shipping Laws, Training & development

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