Muhammad Saad Jalil

Shahmurad Ethanol established in 2005 (A subsidiary of Al-Noor Group of Companies). It manufactures fermentation Neutral Ethyl Alcohol from Sugarcane Molasses.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and expand the business for DG Cargo (Ethanol) in ISO Tanks, FCL (Drums, IBCs) and Bulk to regions including the Far East, Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa.
• Actively search and retain new customers, expanded markets, and increased shipments compared to other competitors.
• Work with new and existing customers to identify and eliminate logistics obstacles to ensure safe and timely shipping of products.
• Maintain good relationship with key accounts and service providers to improve overall business performance.
• Respond to Customers RFI /RFQ, conduct convincing negotiations, secure orders and formulate contracts with international buyers to establish mutually beneficial agreements.
• Monitor bank payments and L/Cs, track inward SWIFTs, and negotiate foreign exchange rates with treasury.
• Coordinate with Banks, Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, Carriers and internal team to facilitate seamless export operations until product delivery to customer ports.
• Create and maintain detailed financial reporting on all export activities including order management, logistics and shipping.
• Negotiate Sea freight quotes with Carriers and Freight Forwarders.
• Inform cost changes, shipment issues, supply concerns to Management and team in timely manner.
• Review customer orders to determine Product to be stocked and shipped.
• Ensure that logistics and export activities are in compliance with local Customs regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of LCs, credit and debit notes, shipment advices, claims, ISO tanks, FCL, Bulk shipments, DG Cargo handling and Inco terms (FOB, CIF, and C&F)
• Assist the Director Sales in monitoring factory production activities to ensure the timely execution of order and develop sales and pricing strategies for the export of ethanol to global markets.
• Lead and train team members on overall Logistics, Export and Shipping processes.
• Possess strong command of SAP Business One and other ERP systems.
• Proficient in shipping documentations.

• Maintain a weekly sales analysis, order status report, and shipment plan to ensure the acquisition and processing of orders.
• Coordinate with shipping lines and freight forwarding agents to generate essential consignment documents, notably the Bill of Lading, export documents, and other relevant paperwork, ensuring timely receipt by the buyer.
• Ensure export compliance for all shipments leaving the facility.
• Complete all export control documentation through SAP B 1.
• Handle import documentation when required.
• Collaborate with banks to address export-related queries.
• Keep top management informed by submitting activity and results reports, including daily sales analysis, order status report, shipment plan, and monthly analysis.
• Interact with the production team to schedule customer orders and meet shipment deadlines.
• Establish productive working relationships with internal staff, management, and other departments to effectively carry out job duties.

Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in production planning
• Maintain a comprehensive Daily Production Report for effective monitoring.
• Create Production Analysis Charts for enhanced insights into production trends.
• Actively search new customers through different channels to increased shipments compared to other competitors.
• Prepare monthly sales reports, projecting sales figures to inform strategic decisions.
• Manage all communication with liaison offices, agents, and buyers for seamless operations.
• Monitor stock availability and oversee the timely delivery of orders.
• Issue proforma invoices, and other pertinent export documentation.
• Maintain a weekly sales analysis, order status report, and shipment plan to ensure the acquisition and processing of orders.
• Oversee the movement of documents and maintain a systematic filing system for all documentation.