Naveed Ahsan, Sr. Logistics Officer

Naveed Ahsan

Sr. Logistics Officer

Amiantit Qatar Pipes Company

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Master's degree, Computer Science
Experience
21 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 0 Months

Sr. Logistics Officer at Amiantit Qatar Pipes Company
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since April 2009

- Supervising a team responsible for executing daily logistics operations for local & export projects.
- Facilitating timely delivery of shipments by working with internal departments to expedite
work orders.
- Managing the necessary approvals with the Environmental Protection Committee for
importing chemicals & single window authorization.
- Handling negotiations with 3PL companies and customs brokers to secure favorable
terms and conditions for shipping.
- Managing the efficient import of sea and air cargo while adhering to local customs regulations and requirements to ensure timely and cost‐effective delivery.
- Evaluating logistical obstacles and formulating practical solutions.
- Building and developing a skilled team through effective recruitment and in‐house training
programs.
- Generating sales invoices and contributing to year‐end inventory management of goods.
- Creating project‐specific raw material calculations.
- Skilled in requesting quotes, negotiating rates, collaborating with the procurement team
to track materials, and providing guidance on crucial material availability.
- Arranging material inspection with third party companies like Bureau Veritas, SGS,
INTERTEK as per project requirements.
- Accomplished in bringing new Inventory Software in Stores department & providing
training to end users which improved process efficiency 70%.
- Oversee product storage, handling, and distribution.
- Coordinate with Stores for movement of goods inwards/outwards. Check for any
damages, raise Non‐Conformance Report to supplier & arrange replacements.
- Coordinated with HSE department on handling dangerous goods & preparing method statements for cargo handling.
- Continuously monitor and improve the working environment to ensure a safe workplace,
- Implement and follow the 5S Process.
- Ensured compliance with ISO standards, use of standard procedures and work instructions, records management, collection, and analysis of incident reporting

Sales Administrator at Arc International Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah
  • July 2008 to March 2009

- Creating, updating, and maintaining client master databases in SAP, obtaining approvals
on pricing, and preparing proforma invoices for customer confirmation.
- Follow up of orders, quotations, and payments with the customers.
- Collaborated with the Quality Control teams to address customer claims related to
breakage or packaging issues and taken necessary preventive measures to ensure
customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with other sister companies in France for delivery of goods which were out
of range of supply.
- Launching of files for New Products in consultation with New Product Development
department.
- Provide customers with promotional materials such as leaflets, catalogues, and point‐of‐
purchase displays and organized customer visits and meetings.
- Composed forecasts based on order history & convert into confirmed orders.
- Checking rebate agreements and preparing year‐end bonuses for customers who achieved
their targets.
- Assist the Sales Manager by providing statistical data.

Sales & IT Coordinator at Dubai Pipes Factory Co.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2003 to July 2008

- Preparing & verifying of BOQ prices for Pre/Post Tender stages.
- Developed an excellent rapport with the customer in terms of product support (pre/post
sales) and delivery of goods.
- Representing the company in different exhibition & events.
- Preparing & sending LPO (Local Purchase Orders).
- Processed incoming sales orders, checking for discrepancies, coordinated delivery
schedule.
- Coordination of all sales activities and follow up of the project until completion with Sister
Company and different contractors.
- Collaborating with other team members in preparing Technical Submittal.
- Coordinated with sister companies in terms of delivery of goods which were out of
range of supply.
- Maintaining & upgrading the existing Computer Systems, Windows Server & MS Exchange with latest Software (Operating System & Applications).
- Fine tuning the systems and maintaining regular backups.
- Installation of Windows, Office & Antivirus Software.
- Troubleshooting of computers, projectors, printers, and scanners.

Education

Master's degree, Computer Science
  • at Indira Gandhi Open University
  • June 2002

MCA (Master in Computer Application)

Diploma, Software engineering
  • at Aptech Computer Education
  • December 1997

MDSE (Masters Diploma in Software Engineering). 3 years Diploma in Software Engineering.

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Bangalore University
  • October 1996

Thesis / Major project in Computer Science was done in final year as part of the degree program.

Specialties & Skills

Import and Export
Rate Negotiation
Work Planning
Logistics Planning
International Logistics
MS Office, Windows Operating Systems
Analytical & Quanitative Analysis
Excellent communication and negotiating skills
Multitasking
Team building
Import/Export, Supply Chain, Logistic planning & operations, Warehouse,

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

WORKSHOP ON HARMONIZED SYSTEM (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2017
ICC QATAR TRAINING ON INCOTERMS 2020 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2020
ICC QATAR TRAINING ON INCOTERMS 2020 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2019