Maher El Jurdi

• Temporary assignment to manage all import/export activities, process 2012 pending invoices and bring accounts up-to date, restructure SOPs for faster data processing and maximize productivity.

• Managed imports operations & handling of ocean shipments from Korea to all KIA & Hyundai warehouses nationwide. Also managed international air exports of auto parts and accessories.

• Maintained transportation databases, and provided
documentation for all inbound and outbound freight expenses.

• Updated weekly/monthly summary of freight cost versus sales for Mobis and Hyundai review.

• Updated PDC and carrier damage loss spread sheets, and prepared quarterly reimbursement reports for carriers.

• Analyzed/issued commercial invoices/packing lists/bill of ladings, and tracked shipments to resolve issues that may cause delay in deliveries.

• Reviewed all transportation invoice amounts per our contract rates, resolved billing discrepancies, and reported those approved for payment to the finance department.

• Provided adhoc reporting as needed.

•Generated own sales and maintained clientele. Analyzed purchasing/shipping orders and requested quotes. Analyze d proposals and negotiated pricing with appropriate vendors/dealers. Issued purchase orders with terms and conditions, insured cargo, and arranged delivery to final destination (domestic and international).

• Performed market research of desired products to ensure quality standards, determined competitive buying market value and profitable selling market price, estimated profit margins, and approved invoices to complete transactions with our customers.

•Developed the automobile, heavy equipment and oversized cargo department.

• Recruited and managed many accounts generating $8, 000-$15, 000 monthly profit from inside and outside sales.

•Procured weekly reports on current activities and management meetings in order to increase productivity and company sales by conducting thorough market research for the purpose of outside sales planning, attracting potential customers, and maintaining sales pipeline.

•Successfully expanded the company by reconstructing and applying new marketing strategies to help promote trade to the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Far East.

•Prepared import/export documentation including but not limited to: packing lists, title clearance, pickup order, dispatch, commercial invoices, bill of lading, bookings, condition reports and warehouse inventory lists.

•Participated in front office, back office, outside sales, marketing, advertising and face-to- face negotiations.