Aamir Sheeraz, BUSINESS HEAD COMMODITIES TRADE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.

Aamir Sheeraz

BUSINESS HEAD COMMODITIES TRADE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.

CONFEDENTIAL

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Computer Sciences
Experience
25 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :25 years, 1 Months

BUSINESS HEAD COMMODITIES TRADE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. at CONFEDENTIAL
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since November 2022

• Created the full division of Commodity Trade with a $55 million USD Business Plan.
• Developed a System-Centric, Self-propelled, and Sustainable Pulses, Grains, and Seeds Trading Business.
• Led projects of Origination and Grain Silo Warehousing in Balkans and East African regions.
• Reestablished markets in the Middle East and Turkey for commodities and Animal Feed.

SENIOR TRADE MANAGER & REGIONAL HEAD FOR MEHA & LEVANT at Export Trading Group (ETG)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2019 to October 2022

• Established the full origination operation of 30K+ MT exports from Sudan.
• Created a System-Centric Commodity Import and Export System in Ethiopia (25K MT).
• Responsible for the PNL of Commodity and Animal Feed Trade for the MEHA region.
• Led Business Development and Strategic Planning for the region in Pulses, Seeds, and Nuts vertical.

Senior Trade Manager at HAGGAR TRADING DMCC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2014 to December 2018

• Initiated the Trade of Agri-commodities, majorly Sesame, Pulses, Peas, and Beans from Africa.
• Managed Procurement and Supply Chain of Raw Materials/ingredients to facilities in Sudan.
• Oversaw contracts, supervised operations, and implemented opportunistic trades and business ideas.

Senior Manager Commodities at RANSA COMMODITIES - CYRUS GROUP (UAE)
  • United Arab Emirates - Ajman
  • February 2013 to September 2014

• Headed trading activities in FMCG products, Food and Feed ingredients.
• Led Strategic Planning and Business Development for East Africa (Trade Projects worth 72+ mill USD).
• Responsible for Supply Chain and Procurement, successfully initiating sustainable Edible Oil Supply into East Africa.
• Managed high-end Frozen Beef imports from Canada to U.A.E.
• Coordinated Warehouse operation in Djibouti, overseeing value addition and commodity supply chain.

Foreign Trade & Business Development Manager at OTTOMAN PACK (SERIFOGLU GROUP)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2011 to November 2012

• Regional Procurement of Raw Material for the production facility in Turkey.
• Developed and managed a new client base in GCC region.
• Managed the full process of importing goods from the facility in Turkey, warehousing, and supplying.
• Oversaw outbound and inbound operations of raw material and finished goods.

Supply Chain & Foreign Trade Manager at CAGATAY FEEDS
  • Türkiye - Izmir
  • February 2005 to December 2010

• Sourced, procured, and imported all major Raw Materials globally.
• Managed the total worth of over $40 million USD of Raw Material for the 24/7 facility.
• Supervised Vendor Development and the Supply Chain System.

TRADE EXECUTIVE at KARTAL INTERNATIONAL IMPORTS & EXPORTS
  • Türkiye - Izmir
  • April 2001 to January 2005

• Executed $25 million USD Trade operations, specializing in procurement in FMCG and Luxury goods globally.
• Managed documentation and banking procedures, including Letter of Credits and agreement compliance.
• Oversaw the physical process of imports, including Logistic Management, Custom Clearance, and Warehousing.
• Provided forecasting and planning inputs for decision-making and strategic reporting for storage/distribution.

Business & Trade Executive at EKOL RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS INDUSTRY LTD. IZMIR
  • Türkiye - Izmir
  • February 2000 to March 2001

PROJECT OF NASCO METROPOL GROUP

• Responsible for the Export Documentation of Plastic recyclable materials to the Far East from Turkey.
• Managed Sales Contracts, Supply Schedules, Order Deliveries, Accounts Receivables/Banking.

Assistant Marketing Coordinator at NASCO METROPOL GROUP LTD. IZMIR
  • Türkiye - Izmir
  • January 1999 to February 2000

• Assistant Forwarding Officer, responsible for Documentation, Operations, and Client Management.
• Coordinated international fairs, including the invitation of foreign participants, importing, and re-exporting materials.
• Managed and executed the "Izmir Millennium International Souvenir Fair’1999-2000" successfully.


EKOL FOREIGN TRADE COMPANY was the NASCO GROUP sister concern where I was transferred within the group.

Education

Master's degree, Computer Sciences
  • at Dokuz Eylul University
  • January 1999

(Intermediate)

Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Systems
  • at Near East University
  • August 1997

Computer Information Systems with the major of International Marketing and Foreign Trade.

High school or equivalent, Pre Engineering
  • at D.J. Sindh Govt. Science College
  • February 1994

including additional 2 years (1992-1994) B.S. Geology, Physics and Chemistry.

Specialties & Skills

Sales Development
Strategic Planning
International Business
Operation Management
Supply Chain Management
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
COMMODITIES
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
MARKETING
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
PERSONAL
PROCUREMENT

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Italian
Beginner
Turkish
Expert
Urdu
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