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Nidal Dalghan, Senior Import & Export Coordinator

Nidal Dalghan

Senior Import & Export Coordinator·Patchi

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Marketing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 6 months

Senior Import & Export Coordinator

April 2011 - May 2024

Patchi

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

April 2011 - May 2024

Key Responsibilities:
• Successfully coordinated and managed the importation of goods, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations (SABER/GSO/SASO, SFDA).
• Resolved any customs issues quickly and cost-effectively to ensure the timely arrival of shipments.
• Thoroughly researched and identified the most cost-effective means of transportation for imported goods.
• Developed a system for tracking orders and monitoring their progress from origin to destination.
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors, forwarders and customs brokers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Liaised with internal teams (Finance, warehousing, distribution) to ensure smooth import/export operations.
• Ensured successful customs audits through meticulous record-keeping of all import transactions.
• Managed the export process through the preparation of all required shipping documentation and needed attestation or certification and provided guidance towards labeling and packing.
• Monitored inventory levels of critical items with high volume, as per management's request, ensuring timely replenishment and optimal stock levels.

Expanded Responsibilities:

• Created and updated new item entries in the ERP system, ensuring accurate and detailed product information.
• Processed purchase orders for newly created items and coordinated with the warehouse to ensure efficient stock management.
• Maintained accurate selling prices and discounts in the ERP system, aligned with management directives.
• Generated customized reports (sales, inventory, item categories) for senior leadership to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborated with the IT department to troubleshoot and resolve technical and data-related issues within the ERP system.
• Facilitated overseas gift deliveries in partnership with international branches, ensuring timely updates to the Finance department.
• Acted as the primary contact for item exchanges and import coordination, ensuring smooth intercompany logistics for sister companies.

Insurance Portfolio Management:

• Managed a diverse insurance portfolio, including Life, Property, Liability, Motor, and Marine policies.
• Ensured comprehensive coverage for assets, properties, and personnel by reviewing policies and maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborated with Finance and HR to analyze data for policy management and employee coverage.
• Oversaw claims processing, ensuring timely submissions and compensation.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Inventory controller

November 2010 - January 2011

FOOD STUFF & CONSUMER GOODS (FCG)

Beirut, Lebanon

November 2010 - January 2011

• Spearheading the classification, labeling, and strategic warehousing of all inventories for seamless future utilization. Maintaining meticulous records of inventory levels and locations for swift and easy retrieval.
• Facilitating effective communication with department managers and purchasing teams on inventory statuses and aiding in precise order preparation.
• Supporting the receiving and shipping departments by meticulously logging all incoming inventory purchases. Implementing robust control systems to minimize damage, breakage, and inventory obsolescence.
• Conducting regular physical inventory counts per company policy and ensuring accurate reconciliation of inventory records for flawless count accuracy.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Personal assistant

October 2006 - October 2010

Al Fakher Trading

Beirut, Lebanon

October 2006 - October 2010

• Screen inquiries, manage correspondence, and craft impactful reports &
• presentations.
• Draft and handle sensitive documents (proposals, contracts) and translate
• agreements for international operations.
• Research, compile data, and present findings to support managerial
• decisions.
• Coordinate design and printing (corporate portfolio, advertisements) and
• spearhead multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• manage office supplies & equipment, and collaborate with finance for
• strategic planning.
• Oversee purchasing activities, optimize expenses, handle import/export
• processes, and implement accurate stock control systems.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Administration

Education

Lebanese University

July 2006

July 2006

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Marketing

Lebanon

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

Skills

Documentation
Expert
Documentation
Expert
Inventory Management
Expert
Inventory Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Regulatory Compliance
Expert
Regulatory Compliance
Expert
International Logistics
Expert
International Logistics
Expert
Organizational Skills
Expert
Organizational Skills
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Business Central 365
Expert
Business Central 365
Expert
Negotiation Skills
Expert
Negotiation Skills
Expert
Adaptability
Expert
Adaptability
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Problem-solving
Expert
Problem-solving
Expert
Time management
Expert
Time management
Expert
Attention to detail
Expert
Attention to detail
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
Inventory Control
Expert
Inventory Control
Expert
Regulatory Compliance
Expert
Regulatory Compliance
Expert
Incoterms
Expert
Incoterms
Expert
MS Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Intermediate

French

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Supply Chain Foundations: Analytics - LinkedIn Learning
Jul 2024
Supply Chain Basics for Everyone - LinkedIn Learning
Jul 2024
Inventory Management Foundations - LinkedIn Learning
Jul 2024
Understanding Logistics - LinkedIn Learning
Jul 2024

Hobbies and interests

Photography

Photography has been a passion of mine since college, where it evolved into a successful side hustle. This creative pursuit has enhanced my attention to detail and visual communication skills, which I bring into my professional endeavors.