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Adel Obeidah -CSCE, Shipping & Customs Clearance Manager

Adel Obeidah -CSCE

Shipping & Customs Clearance Manager·Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co.

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems

Work experience

Total years of experience: 25 years, 0 months

Shipping & Customs Clearance Manager

March 2016 - Present

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2016 - Present

Controlling all inbound deliveries on time to meet respecting deadlines & time frames.
 Investigating and adopting optimal shipping and receiving strategies, shipments booking, selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
 Managing external SLA'S ensure best practice and levels of clearance brokers.
 Setting and following up with governmental departments (SASO, SFDA, Accredited Parts) using SABER Sys, FIRS Sys ).
Creating and enhancing operational KPI'S measure performance and profitability of business unit.
 Completing contracts with local and global agents ensure.
 Collaborating with other departments on supply and quality issues.
 Following up with all governmental departments obtain needed approvals of import items.
 Controlling shipments documentation and paperwork.
 Worked effectively with shippers resolve shipments issues, including damaged materials and shortages.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Import & Export Manager

February 2010 - March 2016

Majid Al Hypermarkets (Carrefour)

Amman, Jordan

February 2010 - March 2016

Confirmed accurate freight duties and bills of lading for shipments by collaborating with customs brokers.
 Obtained quotes from several shipping companies and selected new organization, resulting in cost savings of 42%.
 Developed tracking reports, which alleviated customer calls and boosted time savings.
 Followed SOP of customs account actions and data management keep consistent service levels.
 Applied standard tables and knowledge of law to calculate duty and tariff payments of each shipment.
 Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
 Followed up with governmental departments (JFDA, JISM, RSS & MOA) obtain approvals.
 Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Liner Operations & Documentation Supervisor

January 2009 - January 2010

EURO SHIPPING SERVICES

Amman, Jordan

January 2009 - January 2010

 Monitored & performed operations issues with Liner Central Planning & ACT (Aqaba Container Terminal) planners maintain outstanding info of arrival & sailing reports, berthing and stowage plans.
 Managed quality of checked manifest reports with details.
 Prepared all documents to complete import-export, clearing operations and invoicing.
 Managed and controlled empty containers and calculated containers demurrage.
 Handled shipping correspondences with both local and World Wide agents.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Lead Project Coordinator

July 2007 - February 2009

EURO SHIPPING SERVICES

Amman, Jordan

July 2007 - February 2009

 Participated in development meetings for high-value customers and business operations updates.
 Handled operation & documentation of about 4000 -5000 containers annually.
 Negotiation ocean freight rates using agents and shipping lines.
 Monitored and controlled empty containers delivery to project site and plant.
 Handled shipping correspondences with both local and worldwide agents.
 Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
 Worked with operation team resolve shipments problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

NVOCC Supervisor

January 2006 - June 2007

Barwil Zaatarah Agencies Ltd

Amman, Jordan

January 2006 - June 2007

 Monitored documentations of LCL & FCL shipments of global network agents.
 Prepared checked Manifest Reports with details.
 Coordinated & followed up with shipping lines, freight forwarders, clearance brokers handle delivery orders and freight collection.
 Booked all ocean freight shipments using agents and shipping lines.
 Prepared sea freight offers according to Incoterms rules

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Documentation Supervisor (Containers, RORO, Break Bulk)

November 2004 - December 2005

Amin Kawar & Sons Company

Amman, Jordan

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November 2004 - December 2005

 Extracted vessels manifest by using shipping line & ports systems.
 Checked vessels manifest one by one as per loading plan & port of discharge.
 Updated shipping line system with accurate info & data.
 Issued delivery orders for local customers.
 Updated local invoicing system with correct info & figures.
 Maintained customer's satisfaction by ensuring high level service and high level standards.
 Handled shipping correspondences with both local and World Wide agents.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Equipment & Containers Controller

June 2001 - November 2004

Amin Kawar & Sons Company

Amman, Jordan

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June 2001 - November 2004

 Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
 Monitored and controlled empty containers returned back in well conditions.
 Calculated detention and containers demurrage charges.
 Issued containers detention and demurrage invoices and collection.
 Prepared empty recap & full loading list reports.
 Updated shipping line system with correct dates & info.

Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Education

Amman Private University

January 2001

January 2001

Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems

Jordan

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

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Skills

Export Documentation
Expert
Export Documentation
Expert
Logistics Planning
Expert
Logistics Planning
Expert
Warehousing Operations
Expert
Warehousing Operations
Expert
Import
Expert
Import
Expert
Shipping
Expert
Shipping
Expert
Problems Solving
Expert
Problems Solving
Expert
NEGOTIATION
Expert
NEGOTIATION
Expert
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Expert
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Expert
Freight Forwarding
Expert
Freight Forwarding
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
Customs Clearance
Expert
Customs Clearance
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Expert
Import & Export
Expert
Import & Export
Expert
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Expert
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Expert
Shipping Operation
Expert
Shipping Operation
Expert
Export Documentation
Expert
Export Documentation
Expert
Logistics Planning
Expert
Logistics Planning
Expert
Warehousing Operations
Expert
Warehousing Operations
Expert
Import
Expert
Import
Expert
Shipping
Expert
Shipping
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Supply Chain Expert
Managing Logistics

Training
Microsoft Excel 2000
ExecuTrain
May 2004
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Team Management
Carrefour Training Center
Sep 2015
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Marketing for Shipping Companies
Shipping Agents Association
Sep 2007
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Ocean Freight & Transportation Procedure
Jordanian Export Association
Apr 2005
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Microsoft Office
EJADA
Oct 2004
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Oracle SQL,9i , Report 9i , Form 9i
GTC
Dec 2003
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Recommendations

Manal Obieda

Mar 2014

Mar 2014

Youth Initiatives Unit Manager; Copywriter and Content Development ManagerColleague

Adel is a very dedicated person. He has a great experience working with big companies in Jordan. He has great managerial skills, prioritization, team work and other skills that would make him a great candidate in any posts he applies for.