JOSEPH FERNANDEZ, Purchasing & Logistics Manager - MEA

JOSEPH FERNANDEZ

Purchasing & Logistics Manager - MEA

Nuvias MEA FZE

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
11 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 1 Months

Purchasing & Logistics Manager - MEA at Nuvias MEA FZE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2017 to December 2019

 Recommend optimal Transportation Modes, Routing and Frequency.
 Prepare and Implement SOP as per the standards of the Company and International/Local Rules and Regulations.
 Establish or Monitor specific SCM based performance measurement systems.
 Train Logistics department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.
 Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, customs and delivery issues.
 Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
 Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
 Negotiate transportation rates or services.
 Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services.
 Supervise the work of logistics Team, Confirm LC documents and procure TRA approvals.
 Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
 Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
 Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
 Provide shipping instruction to Logistics team/Airlines /Freight Forwarders.
 Coordinate with various shipping lines, Airlines and Freight forwarders for the smooth running of the Freight movements.
 Manage and control warehouse functions (Acceptance, checking and inventory, space allocation, Issue of materials etc.).
 Coordinate with the Airline, Forwarder and the Insurance Company for the claims of Damaged or Missed shipments.
 Coordinate with accounts department for the duty or duty deposit payment to the customs to avoid delay in clearance and demurrage charges.
 Coordinate with the suppliers for RMA (Return Material Authorization) shipments.

Logistics Manager at Starlink DMCC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2013 to August 2017

Key Result Areas:

•Recommend optimal Transportation Modes, Routing and Frequency.
•Prepare and Implement SOP as per the standards of the Company and International/Local Rules and Regulations.
•Establish or Monitor specific SCM based performance measurement systems.
•Train Logistics department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.
•Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, customs and delivery issues.
•Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
•Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
•Negotiate transportation rates or services.
•Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services.
•Supervise the work of logistics Team, Confirm LC documents and procure TRA approvals.
•Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
•Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
•Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
•Provide shipping instruction to Logistics team/Airlines /Freight Forwarders.
•Coordinate with various shipping lines, Airlines and Freight forwarders for the smooth running of the Freight movements.
•Manage and control warehouse functions (Acceptance, checking and inventory, space allocation, Issue of materials etc.).
•Coordinate with the Airline, Forwarder and the Insurance Company for the claims of Damaged or Missed shipments.
•Coordinate with accounts department for the duty or duty deposit payment to the customs to avoid delay in clearance and demurrage charges.
•Coordinate with the suppliers for RMA (Return Material Authorization) shipments.

Logistics/Warehouse In Charge at Sony Professional Solutions (MEA) LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2011 to July 2013

 Plan and book Export/Import/Road Feeder shipments with Airlines / shipping lines or through the assigned Freight Forwarders.
 Preparation of Shipping documents such as Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, and Shipper’s Declaration for Export / Road feeder shipments (General Cargo).
 Preparation of Shipping documents for DGR shipments.
 Attestation of shipping documents with respective government authorities for Export shipments.
 Provide shipping instruction to the shipping line/Airline to execute the Bill of Lading or Air way bill.

 Plan and execute export shipments from Oman to various branches of the company as per the load plan.
 Coordinate with various shipping lines, Airlines and Freight forwarders for the smooth running of the Freight movements.
 Manage and control warehouse functions (Acceptance, checking and inventory, space allocation, Issue of materials etc.).
 Coordinate with the Airline, Forwarder and the Insurance Company for the claims of Damaged or Missed shipments.
 Issue the load plan to the warehouse staff for the loading of export shipments.
 Supervise the loading as per the load plan and standards of the Shipping line / Airlines and port authorities.
 Find out the best service provider and negotiate with them (Airline/Shipping Line/Forwarder) as per the norms of the company.
 Send all the documents and Pre alert to the destination office for the clearance without any delay.
 Receive all the import shipping documents from various offices of the company and Coordinate with Shipping lines/Airlines/ Forwarder for the clearance of the shipment without any delay.
 Coordinate with accounts department for the duty or duty deposit payment to the customs to avoid delay in clearance and demurrage charges.
 Supervise the inventory to make sure the accuracy of the imported items.
 Update the system with Import/Export/RFS shipments details.
 Prepare and update the project team with Freight Tracking Report.
 Coordinate with the suppliers for RMA (Return Material Authorization) shipments.

Logistics Officer at Soletanche Bachy France (Dubai Br.)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2008 to May 2011

 Plan and book Export/Road Feeder shipments with Airlines /Shipping Lines or through the assigned Freight Forwarders.
 Preparation of Shipping documents such as Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, and Shipper’s Declaration for Export / Road feeder shipments (General Cargo).
 Preparation of Shipping documents for DGR shipments.
 Attestation of shipping documents with respective government authorities for Export shipments.
 Provide shipping instruction to the shipping line/Airline to execute the Bill of Lading or Air way bill.
 Plan and execute export shipments from Dubai to various branches of the company as per the load plan.
 Coordinate with various shipping lines, Airlines and Freight forwarders for the smooth running of the Freight movements.
 Issue the load plan to the warehouse staff for the loading of export shipments.
 Supervise the loading as per the load plan and standards of the Shipping line / Airlines and port authorities.
 Find out the best service provider and negotiate with them (Airline/Shipping Line/Forwarder) as per the norms of the company.
 Send all the documents and Pre alert to the destination office for the clearance without any delay.
 Receive all the import shipping documents from various offices of the company and Coordinate with Shipping lines/Airlines/ Forwarder for the clearance of the shipment without any delay.
 Coordinate with accounts department for the duty or duty deposit payment to the customs to avoid delay in clearance and demurrage charges.
 Supervise the inventory to make sure the accuracy of the imported items.
 Update the system with Import and export shipments details.
 Receive all the service invoices from Forwarders and coordinate with accounts department for the payments.
 Update the management on duty deposit, standing guarantee, and import for re-export shipment.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at University of Kerala
  • June 1996

Bachelor of Commerce

Specialties & Skills

Airport Management
Logistics
Logistics Management
Flight Operations
Air Freight
ACCOUNTANCY
BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
DELIVERY
GOVERNMENT
INSTRUCTION
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT OFFICE
SHIPPING

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

DGR ACCEPTANCE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2005
Valid Until:
June 2007
IATA/FIATA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 1998