Logistics Supervisor
Anixter Middle East FZE
Total years of experience :18 years, 10 Months
Direct daily operations and maintain full accountability for operational performance, personnel responsibilities, shipping and receiving, safety and asset security.
Supervising the team of inbound and outbound logistics personnel charged with the task of order preparation and fulfilment for customers across MENASA region, Europe and USA.
Generate and cascade logistics operational reports and productivity charts on daily and weekly basis.
Taking a lead role in the pre-project, project design and cost resource deployment, productivity improvement and manpower planning to ensure timely completion of project schedules.
Providing customized logistics solutions and flexible options to handle restrictions in difficult or remote areas.
Established and improved the key performance parameters for efficient running of the warehouse and reduced customer complaints while optimizing operating cost and maximizing delivery quality to the final customers.
Built partnerships with local organizations to increase company offerings and improve services.
Prepare RFQ's for freight forwarders, scrutinize quotations and evaluate offers and prepare approval bids for tabulations of general cargo. Verify monthly global transportation reports and maintain KPI’s of service providers.
Representing Anixter Dubai location in ISO 9001-2008 & 14000 audits, risk assessment surveys, free zone administration, and local customs department issues.
Coordinate through regular internal communication with various departments for the scheduling of operations work flow and shipments to meet contractual delivery obligations.
Liaising with all players in supply chain, for ensuring smooth operations, systems and procedures for distribution and logistics.
Processed on line customs documents via Mirsal-1 and Mirsal-2 for local Import, GCC Import, Export, Import for Re-export, Land Transport Export, Transit, Temporary import / export, Ship spares, Exhibition shipments and Free zone internal transfer.
Well negotiated sea freight rates with various shipping lines on case to case basis for moving bulk loads (200 to 250 teus per vessel) to MENASA region.
Provided daily activity report of C&F team to Sea Freight Manager and Business Manager against the program plan or schedule.
Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to the company and customers.
Oversaw scheduling for the day-to-day activities of 5 transportation employees.
Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
Resolved problems for customers, warehouses and carriers.
Acted as a liaison between inter departments, logistics, carriers and customers.
Produced bills of lading and updated shipment status information.
Coordinating import purchases, sales and complete inventory management in most systematic, efficient and professional manner using MSGP (Microsoft Great Plains - ERP).
Handling customer related issues and finding solutions.
Stock / Inventory checks.
Handling export, import shipments and logistics requirements.
Monitoring the distribution of goods to retail outlets.
Preparation of shipping instruction and follow-up of delivery.
Managing and maintaining files of all import shipments and other miscellaneous files.
Arranging and maintaining contracts with suppliers.
Attended Strategic Supply Chain workshop delivered by supply chain guru Mr. Ken Titmus - CFPIM, CSCP, CPF, SCOR-P, PLS
Completed training in advanced Microsoft excel delivered by Mr. Ramzan Rajani, Microsoft certified trainer.
• 2012 - Completed CISCP (Certified International Supply Chain Professional) with Blue Ocean Academy Dubai, certified by IPSCMI United States of America.
• 2011 - Attended full day seminar in 6-Sigma with Blue Ocean Academy, Dubai, U.A.E
• 2010 - Attended on-line training on Export rules and Regulations with Anixter Learning Institute, USA.
• 2009 - Certified from U.A.E Ministry for 3 months spoken Arabic course trained by Zabeel Institute, Dubai
• 2006 - Completed the training of "Quality Assurance in Logistics" from GAC Academy.
• 2005 - Trained in ERP - M.S.G.P (MS Great Plains) from Chetna Trading, Dubai, U.A.E
• 2004 - Graduate in Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Chemistry) including Mathematics and Physics, Calicut University, Kerala, India
• 2003 - Completed Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, 3D Max and Flash from IRS Computer Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India