JAMIL HANNA CHAHIN
St-Laurent, Quebec
Canada H4N 0A4
Tel: 514-***-**** Cell: 514-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
* Adaptable to fast changing and dynamic environment
* Initiative and leadership aptitudes
* Organizational skills and trustworthiness, self-motivator
* Result-oriented, personable and able to work in teams
* Good problem solver
* Autonomous, able to work under pressure
* Solid Computer background
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a more responsible and challenge managerial position in the field of Products Management where I can put my past experience to contribution and further enhance my communication supervisory and management skills.
I am comfortable working closely with the leadership of the organization relative to supplies, equipment and logistic matters. I am strong in developing relationships with other departments and functional areas to ensure process flows smoothly
ACADEMIC RECORD
1995-1997 McGill University, Montreal
Certificate in Management & Marketing
1987-1991 University of Damascus, Syria
Law School Diploma
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2017- Aug 15 2018 Commerce International Strapex Inc
Position Sales Manager (Canada Region)
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for all aspects such as logging orders, routing, shipping, tracking inbound/outbound orders.
* Build a full-scale sales operation from the ground up; duties include establishing database systems, recruitment of senior regional sales managers and developing sales and marketing strategies
* Daily follow up closely with customers, suppliers and buying offices for status on purchase orders or other issues, etc
* Maintains and develops relationships with existing customers in person, via telephone calls and emails.
* Regularly reviews current customer accounts for new sales opportunities.
* Products sourcing and introduction in Canadian markets.
2013 – December 2016 Serdniloc International S.A.R.F., Montreal, QC
Position Office Manager & Purchasing, Import, Traffic & Logistic Manager
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for all Traffic functions in all aspects such as logging orders, routing, shipping, tracking inbound/outbound orders.
* Providing approvals and ensuring cargo is routed appropriately for ocean, air and truck shipments.
* Comparing freight rates to determine the most cost efficient ship mode while meeting customer deadlines.
* Receiving and updating freight forwarder quotation rates.
* Verifying all shipping documents ensuring information is correct in order to avoid customs delay.
* Sending documents for clearance to customs broker and providing Broker with ok to clear on every shipment.
*Classifying merchandise with the appropriate HTS code, and register/apply for permits on stuffed articles.
*Daily monitoring with overseas makers and mills, sending all detailed information to assure production is according to orders.
*Daily follow up also includes working closely with production department, buyers, suppliers and buying offices for status on purchase orders or other issues, etc
2000 – November 2012 Priva Sport Inc., Montreal
Position Purchasing, Products and Traffic Manager
Responsibilities:
* Sales analysis season to season by customer
* Sales coordinator and sales forecast
* Products sourcing and introduction in Canadian markets
* Products Performances on seasonal basis according to sales and market needs.
* Purchasing Forecasts
* Purchasing (Domestic & International)
* Merchandise traffic control for all import
* Daily follow up with supplier, sending all necessary information to assure production is according to orders.
* Providing approvals and ensuring cargo is routed appropriately for ocean, air and truck shipments.
* Receiving and updating freight forwarder quotation rates
* Fabric control
* Letter of credit, Telex-Transfer, handling
* Inventory control
1997 – 2000 Milton Selection Inc, Montreal
Position: Production Manager
Responsibilities:
* In charge of the warehouse, receiving and shipping
* Looking after the purchasing department
* In charge of the sewing contractor and responsible of over
30 employees
Languages:
* English (Spoken & Written)
* French ((Spoken & Written)
* Arabic (Mother tongue)