AZAZ SHAIKH

🕿 +91-7201008580 |  |  Kuwait,UAE

* I NTERNATIONAL S UPPLY C HAIN M ANAGEMENT P ROFESSIONAL*

L OGISTICS & WAREHOUSING & D ISTRIBUTION  Pu rc ha se  SH IP PI NG , E VENTS & EXHIBITIONS
LO GI ST IC S, I MPORT / EXPORT O PERATIONS & P RE & POST SHIPMENT COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTATION
C USTOMS D OCUMENTATION  C OMMERCIAL O PERATIONS.

An astute, diligent, and results-oriented professional with 8+ years’ proven capabilities and achievements in Logistics &
Warehouse management, Exhibitions and Events Management, Import & Export management, Demand & Planning, Customs
documentation, Order Processing, Pre & Post shipment Documentation, Inventory Management, Fleet Management (Air, Sea
& Road) & Distribution Management

Having a good career & experience in the shipping field- eight years- , have an excellent degree in computer skills, attendance & certificates in air & FCL .lo
Position looking for-Import or export customer services, Operation coordinator,Documentation.

PROFILE SYNOPSIS CORE COMPETENCIES

 Efficient in handling Inbound & Outbound Logistics, 3PL/4PL Operation and distribution,
Purchasing & Warehousing, Import & Export Operation, Exhibition and Events Logistics
management, Expertise in Customs Documentation, Demand Planning & Order processing,
Ontime Customer Delivery, Fleet Management (Air, Sea and Road), International Shipping
& Transportation with cost effective and competitive rates based on the INCOTERMS.
Efficient and expertise in dealing with Third Party Logistics operation with various logistics
companies. Deft in handling Kit Packing, Co-Packing, and Cross-Trade Project and
executing commercial activities in co-ordination with internal / external departments and
Leading the Logistics & Warehouse operations and monitoring inbound and outbound
logistics of appx 100,000 sqft of warehouse capacity.
 As a Logistics & Warehouse Manager over 8+ years of industry experience with Deft in
maintaining cordial relations with Custom Authorities, Food Control Department with
Municipality authorities,3PL Organizations, Freight Forwarders, Shipping Lines, various
Inspection Agencies (SASO, TUV, BV, SGS, etc) Insurance Companies and various heavy
equipment Transporting organizations.
 Implemented smart logistics and warehouse management strategies with latest warehouse
solutions of IOT Asset Tracking System in sync with digitalization towards outward &
inbound equipment movement.
 Developing Supply chain strategies based on marketing regulations of various clients and
their countries, Negotiates competitive price with shipping companies, Transport
companies, various suppliers, manpower companies, etc. Excellent Exposure to Import &
Export operations of FMCG products for more than 20 countries globally by following all
commercial requirements and sales strategies. Administered complete processing and
distribution of export orders to Middle-East, Europe, East-Africa, and South-Asia Pacific by
Sea, Air, and Over Land shipments.
 Managing the Procurement to ensure the product availability at right time with right
quantity maintains with right inventory level based on the planning and delivery plan.
 Managed the entire product registration, Label approval, barcode registration,
documentation for Food Import formalities health certificates for client requirement,
Destruction formalities for expired products from market return, various documentation
with chamber of commerce, ESMA, quality agencies etc.
 Instrumental in handling customs Compliances for Inward & Outward shipments,
Documentation including E-mirsal & Dubai trade, Proficient in Letter of Credit
Documentation in establishing implementation, Invoicing, fulfilling L/C terms
and conditions via various banks with foreign trade authorities. Expertise in the
movement of Events and Exhibitions cargo movement and Reverse Logistics.
 AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Logistics Operations
 Handling on-site Supply chain aspects of Inbound & Outbound Logistics Purchasing & Warehousing, Import & export management and Customer
Delivery management, Inbound & Outbound International Shipping & Transportation with cost effective and competitive rates.
 Product Demand Planning based on sales and marketing team, Order placement with suppliers based on planning, setting up of optimum inventory
levels.
 Develop policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain to ensure the quality and safety process
 Leading the Logistics & Warehouse operations and monitoring inbound and outbound logistics of appx 100,000 sqft of warehouse capacity.
 Developing Logistics Network for seamless/cost-effective movement of consignment and timely order delivery, finalizing Shipping Lines & Freight
Forwarders, negotiating for Competitive Ocean, Air and Road Freight Rates, negotiating with Transporters, Shippers/Consignees, etc.
 Managing daily purchasing activities, monitoring deliveries based on delivery schedule, managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices,
timelines, maintaining supplier’s data base, purchase records and related documentation.
 Managing entire Pre & Post shipment documentation including Letter of Credit documentation.
 Ensuring Production Planning based on customer's orders and forecasted figures, liaising with Suppliers/Transporters for ensuring smooth operations,
systems, and procedures for distribution/logistics, and serving as In-charge of ensuring each stage of the distribution process is progressing on time as per
right quality standards.
 Warehouse management with Managing Receipts, Inspection, Storage, Issues & Related Documentation, Bill Processing, etc., monitoring dispatch of
Finished Products to Client Locations, ensuring adherence to Documentation & Internal Norms, and supervising monthly closure of all Inbound &
Outbound Materials with in sync with company policy.
 Coordinating with Freight Forwarders, Custom House Agents, Ports & Customs for effective transport solutions and clearance and organizing commercial
documents from Chamber of commerce, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Inspection agency, etc and interacting with multiple customers simultaneously,
and conducting disciplinary, capability, and grievance investigations to take appropriate action and address any failures
 Responding to all Customer Complaints/Queries efficiently by visiting key clients to build relationships and identify their key needs, and ensuring efficient
running of administration and office procedures
 Managing subcontractors proactively to ensure their performance in line with their contractual agreements, and controlling the order cycle.
Project Operations & Component Packing
 Establishing Production Facility & Office for Assembly Unit for in-flight cabin products
 Handling overall Operations & Supply Chain
 Coordinating Logistics Planning & Procurements
 Managing entire Warehousing, Inventory control & Distribution
Export/Import Operations & Trade Documentation
 Managing entire International Shipments (Air & Sea), Transportation (Local/Overland) Import & Export Operations, Warehouse Management, in
compliance with custom laws, notifications, tariffs, and EXIM policy and procedures
 Steering Export and Import Shipping, Procedures, and Documentation, Nomination and liaising with C&F Agencies for Custom Rules, Foreign Trade
Policy.
 Handling Export Documentation for pre-shipment and post-shipment as per Letter of Credit requirements, Duty Exemption Documentations with Ministry of
Finance and Industry, and Import & Export Trade Documentation entailing Establishment of Letters of Credit and Vetting of necessary Commercial
Documents
 Obtaining Statutory Licenses & Approvals from regulatory authorities, interacting with inspection agencies for pre-shipment and post-shipment
documentation, coordinating with Customs Department.
Warehouse Operations
 Working with Latest solutions of IOT Asset Tracking System towards the Outbound Equipment Issue, Inbound Receipt and Return.
 Developing Warehouse Operations Systems by determining product handling, goods receipt, New equipment acquisition and asset registration, storage
requirements and equipment issue, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes, and shipping, handling daily operations, and controlling
inventory and logistics.
 Monitoring material Picking, Marshalling, and Loading, ensuring inventory accuracy, handling Inbound & Outbound operations, controlling Physical
Storage and achieve Warehouse Optimization & Stock Taking, maintaining accuracy of Stock Records, etc.
 Coordinating Warehouse Operations including Receipt, Storage, and Issuance of Materials, Packaging, Ingredients, and Consumables adhering to SOPs and
all Health and Safety regulations
 Controlling effective Material Handling through proper stacking and adopting FIFO/Safety Measures at storage locations to enable smooth and timely
movement of stocks across the network.
 Managed Cycle Count in all Warehouses on quarterly basis and 100% Annual Count with External Auditors
 Administering operational procedures for activities like Verification of Incoming & Outgoing Shipments, Handling & Disposition of Materials, and keeping
Warehouse Inventory up-to-date
 Preparing weekly/monthly Stock Levels & Outbound Orders, and sending reports to managers from the Inventory Aging Process

WORK EXPERIENCE
Since March 2005 to 2007 working with AL BADER GROUP OF SHIPPING COMPANY

Company profile-
Al-Bader Shipping & Gen. Cont. Co. W.L.L was established in 1967 and has a history of nearly five decades as a major shipping company in Kuwait
with about 240 professionals in more than 15 offices of its own and of its group companies.
We are one of the founding members of Kuwait’s Shipping Companies & Agents Association ( KSCAA). We are happy to announce that we are
accredited with ISO 9001:2015.
Al-Bader is a key player in the shipping and logistic industry in the middle east including Iraq. Whether goods are transported by sea, air or land, Al-
Bader always provides professional, reliable, flexible and timely logistics solutions.
We are the Kuwait member of Multiport Ship Agency Network. We have our own fully staffed office in Iraq and sister companies in Bahrain and Qatar.
The authorized capital of Al- Bader Shipping & Gen. Cont. Co. is 1.5 million Kuwaiti Dinars (Approx. USD 5.5 million) with an annual turnover of about
USD 70 million.
The benefit of our middle east presence and its unrivaled experience in end-to end logistics and supply chain management include:

 Handling sea freight, road freight and air freight.

 Movement of all sizes of cargo.
 Warehousing
 Route surveys and feasibility studies.
 Customs clearance.
 Planning and delivery of cargo.

 Working as a DOCUMENTATION/OPERATION/ TRANSPOTATION EXECUTIVE (IMPORT / EXPORTS)

 Handled Group Groupage (Console Boxes) submission of documents since 2005 to 2008
 Container & General Cargo Vessels Documentation import/export (PERMA, STAR LINE, SEAWAYS)
 Handling operation (Releasing containers, preparing load list, preparing TDR etc…)
 Overall charges of Delivery order counter
 Preparing daily inventory report and weekly/ monthly report related to import and export

Highlights:
 Worked as Documentation Executive
 Preparing Bill of Lading And Manifest In
 Preparation of documents for customs and port
 Data Entry / EDI for Customs and Port
 Informed consignees to arrival of shipment and arrange for delivery order .
 Update containers movement in Systems
 Sending TDR to Vessel operator

March 2007 to 2014 working with TRANSCONTINENTAL SHIPPING COMPANY

Company profile-
More than14 years old, TCS benefits from being a part of the Al-Bader Group of Companies.
She calls on the experience and knowledge of a management team and group staff competent in the shipping and freight forwarding industry.
We are accredited with ISO 9001:2015 Trans-Continental Shipping was established in 1996 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The company was formed to
cater to the demand for tally and supervision services required at the Port of Bahrain, Mina Sulman. In 2001, the company expanded into freight
forwarding, both airfreight and sea freight, shipping agency, NVOCC operations, etc. and today is fully geared and equipped with our own
infrastructure and expertise to transport cargoes, be it by Sea or Air to any part of the world. The company has further diversified by opening up a
branch office recently in State of Qatar to cater requirements of our Principal Shipping Lines and freight forwarding for our customers. We plan in the
current times to set up our own offices in the entire Middle East region covering UAE, Oman and KSA to meet the ever growing customer needs and
be outstanding in providing the best freight forwarding and multimodal transport services by all means.

Highlights:

 Handling Documentation (Import And Export ), operations & transportation

 Informed consignees to arrival of shipment and arrange for delivery order .
 Update containers movement in Systems
 To Track overdue containers and coordinate with customers to clear the cargo soon as possible
  Prepare inventory report for management
 To prepare costing / reconcile for a job file
 Sending amendments to shipping lines
 Sending TDR and Loading list to vessel operator
 Requesting accounts to prepare cheque or cash for delivery order collections & coordinating with shipping lines requesting for ETA and also for
any detention charges if applicable
 Handling petty cash for customs clearance& drivers
 To assinge driver for the pickup of container from to and deliveri to customer
 Coordinate with customers about of arrival of containers
 Coordinate with stevedore

March 2003 to Feb 2005 IPBD INTERNATIONAL

 Worked as a ‘KBR’ for TURN IN section and Processing System Sarss and
Fed log. In Arifjan with U.S Army Camp in Warehouse GS class IX
 Also worked as ‘KBR’ for Fuel Tankers Department and making Mission Sheets on. Paper as well as in system and
also handled Data Entry work.

 12 1998 SSC
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 10th 1996 HSC
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
Gujarat Board Senior Secondary School Certification INDIA
Gujarat Board Higher Secondary School Certification INDIA

Technical Purview:
 Diploma : Computer Operator cum Programming Assistants
 MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Knowledge of MS Office, Account tally, Internet, Windows 2000/XP
 Micro Soft Suite,Out Look ,Tally ,Fed log,Sarss ,Jawa

PROJECTS/COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

 Cristal Serenity Ciruse Vessel handling in in Kuwait in Trans continental Shipping

 Alsoorganizing Cricket Tournament ∈Kuwait for 2005 ¿ 2014 including Shipping corporate cricket

QUALIFICATIONS
 Have good Knowledge of customer services principles, methods, and techniques
 Ability to coordinate and organize meetings
 Ability to analyze and solve problems
 Ability to create, composes, and edits written materials, Good knowledge in Microsoft Office.
 Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures and documentation requirements
 Have experience on FCL, LCL shipment .
 Highly organized.
 Good personality.
 Customer-oriented, Able to work under pressure, willing to support all the team members, target oriented, Active & multi tasked
 Good Communication Skills.
 Excellent in Computer Skills.
 Self-motivated, efficient organizer with good office management skills.

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth: 17-.04-1981 | Linguistic Abilities: English, Hindi, Gujarati,Arabic| Passport: T7521267 (Issued at India) valid till 23/07/2029 cr

Address: Madhwas Darvaja , Near Mohammdi Masjid Lunawada , Gujarat 389230 , India Hobbies: Cricket, Music

Father’s Name: Shaikh Nishar Marital status: Married Gender: Male