International Logistics Manager / Project Manager – Middle East North Africa & Eurasia
Halliburton Worldwide Limited
Total years of experience :23 years, 2 Months
• Regional Logistics Responsibility for Middle East North Africa and Eurasia.
Manage the setup of forwarders and customs brokers, review them based on operational efficiency, service levels, pricing etc. Also setup metrics and KPI’s for on-time performance customs clearance lead time. Source and review due diligence documents along with legal. Ensure affiliate addendum is in place prior initiation of operations.
Manage and setup the cross dock for supporting the MENA Region. Initiated from process registration with Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Customs etc. to a successful full-fledged operation.
Conduct freight forwarding and brokerage RFP’s in countries to source improved service and competitive rates.
Setup the e-sourcing tool in countries to have competitive freight costs and also standardize the pricing enquiry for out of RFP requests.
Conduct training sessions for Country Logistics personnel on e-sourcing tools and various internal processes.
Create various work methods and process maps for logistics operations.
Work with International Trade and Global Logistics Compliance group to ensure all country specific requirements and local regulations are adhered.
Travel extensively to countries to review operations, conduct training, review forwarders and broker’s performance and also meet with customs and port personnel to understand any rule changes or incase of any challenges.
Organize, conduct and lead Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews with forwarders and customs brokers.
Work on Global projects assigned by Director of Global Logistics. The recent projects include demobilization from Angola & Iraq and mobilization into Russia & Egypt. Various other projects include development of forwarding lanes, brokerage RFP’s, operational review and improvement and cost reduction / saving projects.
Ensure the internal and external customers are receiving efficient logistics support, also act as a Regional escalation point for internal customers.
Initiate and execute air and ocean charter moves for the region. Responsible for all break-bulk, over-size and critical shipments in the Region.
Support Internal Audit group in case of audit. Responsible to conduct random audit on Country Logistics.
Ensure 3rd party service providers comply with HSE requirements.
Educate service providers on the 20 rules of contractor responsibilities. Work with Risk management group for guidance and approval prior to moving high profile shipments.
Ensure service providers use lifting diagrams and review data sheets of equipment’s prior to lifting.
Review regional safety report and take corrective actions. Organize safety stand downs and take lead on weekly safety topics.
Conduct random inspections at Halliburton locations and service provider’s facility. File and review (HOC) Hazard Observation Card’s, conduct follow up audit to ensure corrective action is in place.
• In-charge for day to day operations for UAE operations
Heading country team in logistics operations, planning, coordinating, organizing, and scheduling the daily operations.
Managing operations related to all customers both warehouse and yard operations. Responsible for the distribution of inventory. Cargos vary from Generators, housing unit to spare parts including telecommunication products, vehicles and DGR goods
Handle the recruitment, training and performance appraisal of the employees
Review contracts with customs and also work on pricing structure for contract logistics. Managed service providers which include shipping lines, co-loaders, trucking companies etc.
Responsible for reviewing the KPI’s for all respective warehouse staffs and suppliers, daily reporting on inventory movements (Inward & Outward), Ensuring 100% inventory accuracy and implementing new methods to avoid operational errors.
Conduct assessments and propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures in areas such as operations, human resources, records management and communications.
• Responsible for Logistics Operations for ebm-papst products and materials for Middle East & North Africa
Managing and heading the day to day logistics operations.
Setup importer codes, chamber of commerce registration, freight forwarder, customs brokers for operations.
Designed the warehouse racking structure to ensure maximum utilization of space.
Responsible for MRP’s and order management of materials.
• Responsible for Jebel Ali Free Zone Contract Logistics Operations
Supervising and heading the Logistical Operations of Kuehne Nagel in Jebel Ali
Process customers order in WMS and co-ordinations with Warehouse on imports and exports.
Process customs paperwork for customer’s imports and exports.
Provide customer with daily and monthly inventory reports.
• Responsible for Inventory and Logistics of Key Customers
Responsible for logistics operations of clients like, BASF, ATCO, Samsung, Gulf Parts, Energizer, Cisco, and The One.
Conduct yard and warehouse audit. Responsible for managing inventory and also participate in stick checks.
Process customs documents; organize import clearance and booking export shipments.
Process invoicing for submission to customers.