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Shipping Officer at M.H Alshaya Company

• Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
• My current job since May 2013

 Classify goods according to tariff coding system and check product information to ensure compliance with regulations.
 Maintain a plan to minimize the demurrage value.
 Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.
 Advise Brands on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.
 Follow up live shipment.
 Follow up the clearance process with broker.
 Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported products.
 Monitor or trace the location of goods.
 Suggest cheapest clearance & freight method.
 Check with the broker if the shipment will be need any governmental approval “ i.e EPA, MOH, Municipality if the items are food or any additional ministry approvals”.
 Follow up the shipping docs which has been cleared under deposit.
 Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations.
 Handling all items registration process with Ministries.

Shipping & clearance officer at Alshaya

• Kuwait - Hawali
• My current job since May 2013

customs clearance operation at DHL Global Forwarding

• Kuwait - Hawali
• My current job since January 2019

 Oversee preparation and processing of import/export warehousing and transport document through custom port authorities and shipping lines.
 Responsible for all operational planning and administrative duties in the clearance and forwarding services.
 Work closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operation to meet deadlines.
 Act as a consultant in the customs, logistics and warehousing matters.
 Coordinate receiving of clearance/shipping document from customers.
 Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situation and other factors that could affect services to customers.
 Oversee arrangement of payment freight charges port storage/handling and other charges on behalf of the customer
 Take responsibility for custody and storage of the cleared cargo until it is delivered and received by the customer.
 Oversee timely preparation of billing statement of account and invoicing to enable effective management of payments.

Shipping Operations Specialist at UNILINK EXPRESS LINES

• Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
• December 2012 to May 2013

Assistance in shipping and the handling of import and export documentation.
 Assists in the preparation of invoices and lists of items.
 Works with carriers and other shipping personnel.
 Liaises with the sales team.
 Files export orders and maintains documentation related to shipping activities.
 Ships domestic carriers and receives equipment on behalf of the organization.
 Provides customer service and serves in an administrative capacity.

Senior Foreign Procurement Specialist at Sphinx Glass Factory

• Egypt
• October 2010 to November 2012

 Execute requisitions through issuing PO’s, contract’s, LOI’s and/or agreements.
 Follow up with different department on all foreign items stocks to keep it over the minimum point and proceed to order new qty. in the proper time. Beside coordinating for purchasing all non-stock items in the proper time to keep the whole operation going smooth without interruptions
 Contact Suppliers to get different offers and reach the best terms /conditions and the best specification/delivery time which matches the requirement mentioned in the PR .
 Negotiates the payment terms and the shipping terms for technically approved items to get the most suitable offer.
 Issue PO’s /contracts according to procurement policies and procedures
 Follow up with vendors for site delivery, work execution and follow up receiving by issuer/requester/warehouse.
 Follow up with departments for technical feedback and comments, if any. Reflect Updates on Suppliers Evaluations.
 Follow up with Finance department for Vendor’s Payments according to PO/contract provisions and all the aspects related to the banks and payment terms (LC ‘s, LG’s….etc)
 Manages and deals with local customs through clearance agent and prepare all necessary documents.
 Handling the import and re-export procedures for goods.
 Follow up with Freight Forwarders.
 Regularly source for new vendors and update the supplier list.
 Regularly update all procurement SOP forms. Ensures that all procurement operations comply with all the relevant quality, SOP and ISO standards.

Procurment Specialist at Elswedy

• Other
• February 2006 to October 2010

 Studying the material requisitions very well, and making sure that all requirements are covered
 Asking for quotations form approved suppliers.
 Approved vendor list update.
 Follow up for the on material on the way and shipping documents arrival.
 Checking the quality of the arrived material, and send any claims to the supplier
 Handling the import and export procedures for goods, asking for quotations form Forwarders.
 Follow up the shipment from the Loading to Dispatch in our warehouse.
 Handling shipments clearance procedures (Import - Export), including stamping documents from bank, investment institution and chamber of commerce.