Divisional Manager - Freight & Logistics
Techno Freight
Total years of experience :20 years, 11 Months
• Being divisional head responsible for P&L as well optimizing business & operations flow
• Developed business volume & profit by 15% in a short span with a wonderful team of 5
• Oversee the growth of the new business, influenced relationships with new and existing clients in the local market, and drive sales team for the business and maximum utilization of available facilities.
• Working on the new expansion plans of warehousing and LCL consolidation on bi-weekly basis.
• Heading Logistics Operations, freight procurement and vendor management.
• Formulated local operational strategy and direction for the freight forwarding teams.
• Oversee the growth of new business, influenced relationships with new and existing clients in the local market, and drive sales team for the business and maximum utilization of available facilities.
• Ensured financial management (billing and invoicing) and reporting of freight are carried out in accordance with company requirements.
• Verified and approved vendor invoices for accuracy and payment.
• Improved business by 10% and achieved cost reduction 5% over 3 months by expanding new vendors and renegotiating the prices.
• Administered day-to-day freight and logistics operations.
• Optimised standard operating procedure to enhance service levels to clients.
• Resolved shipment issues and remained as a focal point of contact for clients and agent around the globe.
• Increased volume by 60% with competitive freight rates negotiated from Sea/Air/Land carriers and service providers.
• Secured several potential clients, and developed business by 15%
• Slashed operational cost 10% with strategic planning by cutting-edge technology
• Supervised export and import operations for key accounts and ensured shipments loaded as planned and updated information on status of shipment to all client’s time to time.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity at all subordinating levels to increase efficiency and maintain business focus.
• Monitored complete liner operations for St. John container lines.
• Liaised with vessel operators for loading and offloading of containers.
• Implemented new program aimed at centralization of 7000 containers for better inventory control.
• As a team generated revenue of 10 million during the first fiscal year.
• Awarded the best performance from management for 3 consecutive years as surpassed targets within a short time frame.
• Obtained agencies of Emkay shipping line, Pakistan.
• Reduced 10% leasing cost every year on aged containers by surrendering on time.
Key Responsibilities
•Handled complete export and import documentation, along with EGM & IGM filling
•Forwarded / Received Pre-alert, Cargo Manifest from various overseas agents
courses: Certification) in Apr’03 with A+ grade. •Entrepreneurial Development program
Diploma in Petro chemical technology, first class with Honors
