Export, Shipping, Logistics, Transport
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Driving Licence Car Owner
Muhammad Furqan
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Qualified and experienced Exports and Logistic Controller (Skills in Exports, Shipping,
Logistics, Customs Regulations, Procedures, Transport Planning, Warehouse
Administration, Customer Service and capacity in International Trade) with a proven
record for change management and improving business performance through cost
effective business processes in fast changing environments.
Experienced in working across worldwide organisations, developing and introducing
processes and systems throughout all organisational functions to ensure objectives and
goals are achieved.
QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
Master in Business Administration from Preston University, Karachi Campus.
Bachelor in Commerce from Karachi University.
Diploma in Information Technology from Info Channels from Karachi.
Chartered Member of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)
Full Member / Graduate Level from Institute of Exports. (UK)
Member of Int’l Trade Committee at Chamber of Commerce (UK)
WORK EXPERIENCE
R S Clare & Co (Chemical and Lubricant Manufacturer) based in North West
11/07/2011 to Date
Exports & Logistics Controller
Responsible for UK, Exports and Cross-trade freight management.
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Selection and management of Approved Hauliers, including cost management,
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service levels.
Regular interaction with Integration partners, managing issues escalated from the
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day to day operation and shipping requests.
To drive OTIF - achieving minimum of 95% for ALL customers.
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Managing inventory, decisions to ensure adequate inventory is available at external
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locations and stock reconciliations.
Managing the regular forecasting activities to ensure adequate and timely inventory
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supply at optimum cost.
Identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities
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Make recommendations on improving supply chain and warehousing operations.
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Provide resource cover for Buyer, deputise for Manager, as required by business
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needs.
Maintenance and improvement of export control procedures on global, regional
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basis.
Implementing and managing Supply Chain KPI's
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Managing Collection / Delivery of Raw materials to sub -contractors as and when
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required.
Responsible for EC Sales and Intrastat.
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Responsible for checking Carrier Invoices, solve the queries and process carrier’s
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claims.
Management export documentation, letter of Credits, Contracts, COO and DGN’s.
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Liaising with Warehouse, Manufacturing and Customer Service to ensure orders are
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shipped as per customer requirements and delivered on time
Attend Daily and Weekly Production Planning Meeting
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Handling of Dangerous Goods and compliance with ADR, IMDG and IATA
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Rimstock Plc (Alloy Wheels Manufacturer) based in West Midlands
11/05/2005 - 09/07/2011
Sales & Exports Coordinator
Reporting to Sales Director and provide complete account support for the account
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managers.
Responsible to drive sales to achieve budgeted targets.
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Develop and maintain relationships with OEM, Exports customers and transport
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companies.
Manage Order processing through system, make sure goods dispatch with correct
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paperwork, customer satisfaction, and timely deliveries.
Act as point of contact to customers providing a first class customer service.
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Handle Export arrangements and documentation in line with exports / customs
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regulations. Occasionally deals with Imports.
Ensure transport is ordered in line with correct processes and coordinate logistics
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accordingly.
Negotiate transport prices, contracts and look for cost reductions wherever
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possible.
Day to day running of designated customer accounts and undertaking all necessary
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tasks including taking, processing, inputting, progressing of customer orders and
schedules.
To review and monitor current stock including obsolete and negotiate with
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customers.
Communication with customer via Telephone, Email, Fax and when required face to
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face.
Raise invoices, credit notes and purchase orders. Matching, checking, authorised
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Purchase and transport invoices.
Resolve customers and suppliers related issues including invoicing, pricing and
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payments.
Raise Bill of Materials, part numbers and item list. Maintain and update Price lists.
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Check, sort stock and warehouse issues.
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Al-Sorayai Carpet Ltd (Carpet Manufacturing Group) based in Middle East
04/11/2001 - 30/04/2005
International Sales Accountant
Reporting to Financial Controller, Finance and Sales Director.
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Responsible for Sales reports and Analysis for a group of companies
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Follow up outstanding receivables for foreign and main customers.
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Handling all correspondence and organizing contact between the Export Sales and
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customers.
Responsible for monitoring export operations including orders and shipping docs.
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Responsible for ensuring company meeting exports and customs regulations
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Responsible for checking, analysing and approving the financial and operational
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reports of foreign offices
Operate in line with Company processes and procedures.
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Good presentation and communication skills, both written and spoken.
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Keep records of sample authorization, part numbers, foreign visits and export
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sales.
Responsible for reconciliation for overseas offices and export customers
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Supervise the juniors and arrange meetings with senior management.
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Globelink Ltd (Freight Forwarding Company) based in South Asia.
12/02/1999 - 02/11/2001
Accounts Officer
Responsible for reporting to Financial Controller, Head Office in Singapore and
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associates worldwide.
Handle Shipping Agents and overseas offices in connection w ith Operational and
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financial matters.
Follow up Reconciliation and statements.
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Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Import and Export Departments.
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Prepare Costing sheets, credit and debit notes.
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Communicate with Shipping lines, overseas agents and customers.
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Supervise the team of four juniors.
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Keeping records of sales targets and actual figures and compiling them into reports
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for management.
Maintaining customer and shipping records.
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Usage of Spread sheet and Oracle customized software.
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Proposing and discussing changes and improvement to the company’s current set
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up.
TRAINING
International Trade Compliance Management course.
Materials Management Operations Guideline Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE).
Dangerous Goods training on Air, Road and Sea.
Leadership and Management Training Course.
Internal Quality Auditor.
Customs Compliance Course from Worcester Chamber of Commerce.
Exports Documentation and Method of Payments from British Chamber of
Commerce.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Specific knowledge of Shipping, Exports, Logistics and Customer techniques.
Good communication skills and the ability to work in a pressurized environment.
Organizational skills and the ability to work on own initiative.
Broad knowledge of the company's structure, ethics and culture.
Knowledge of time management and organisational techniques
Broad knowledge of the company's policies and procedures
Specific knowledge of business improvement techniques
Computer literate in data systems.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
I like to keep fit, so I attend the gym regularly.
I like to play badminton and football .
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