Logistics Manager Customs
Resume:
FAUZ AWADH ABOUD
P. O. Box **, MOMBASA
*******@********.*****.**.**
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
DATE OF BIRTH: 1988
PLACE OF BIRTH: Mombasa County
CITIZENSHIP: Kenyan
GENDER: Male
MARITAL STATUS: Married
OVERVIEW
A highly self-motivated worker conversant with Logistics operations and General Management with verifiable record of accomplishment spanning several years in C&F industry. My objective and aspirations is to perform my duties with integrity and faithfulness in any work environment I am in, and to be able to contribute positively and efficiently to the organization’s growth and development. Areas of strength include:
General Management
Logistics
SAP system data input and report controller
Customer relations
Budget control
SAP basics
Kentrade & Tradex System User (Simba system)
Air/Ocean freight both International & National
. Marketing
. KPA Kwatos user
. Declaration of customs entries
. Customs clearance
EDUCATION
TRADEX - TRAINING ( DECLARATION MODULE)
Feb 2015
Mombasa
Customs Procedures, Freight Logistics and Management
Jan – June 2014
(EACFFPC) - KESRA
Bachelor of Commerce: Finance Option
Sept 2009 - 2014
University of Nairobi
Certificate in Computer Applications
May 2008
Muslim Education and Welfare Association (MEWA)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
2004 - 2007
Tudor Day Secondary School, Mombasa
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
1995 - 2003
Mlaleo Primary School, Mombasa
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint
Tradex System, Kentrade System, Kwatos system.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Logistics Manager 2015- Dec, 2020
Safreight Limited, As Customs Agent, Mombasa, Kenya
Clearing & Forwarding
Monitor and manage various administrative aspects i.e expenses, and control weekly and monthly budget of the departments.
Supervise the Clearing and Forwarding team, set goals and monitor the performance of the direct reports and take full responsibility for the achievement of Individual key performance indicator.
Manage the operation performance and ensure they are performed in respect to the gross margin and disbursements on issuance of quotation. Ensure record accuracy by C&F team.
Managing timely delivery of client’s consignments in time and in good order.
Manage existing customer’s relationship as well as transportation request, documentation, Invoicing and debt collection, claims management, contract renewal, negotiation with stakeholders in obtaining competitive rates as well as quality service.
Liaising with stakeholders’ i.e Shipping Lines, CFS operators and Haulers targeting effective and competitive cost.
Proactively identify and address claims arising from all the stakeholders in the course of operations and timely respond to the matter.
Responding to Clients’ emails both local and foreign Clients and substantially respond to GTO Quotation both for Airfreight clearance, Sea freight as well as Transport.
Managing KPA Biller Direct and Account making sure that the account is free from errors.
Planning and manage clearing procedures, loading and offloading schedule as required.
Supervising the follow up of all clients’ container deposit refunds and maintains statistical reports.
Manage and supervise file processing system, ensuring SOPs and company policies are adhered to and continuously improved and updated by C&F team.
Regularly attend to qualified prospects and clients in accordance with management policies to maximize and grow company’s revenue maintaining a higher market share and profitability.
Regularly carrying out staff appraisal, measure and asses capabilities of staff and identify training if needs be.
Reporting to Managing and Executive Directors on all matters concerning Clearing and Forwarding operations.
Accomplishments:
Substantially reduced KRA queries on customs entries and general operational work.
Managed to efficiently organize, coordinate and plan all freight and Logistics operations in adding value to the clients and all stakeholders.
Managed to execute contracts on special rates / charges with CFS’s and Shipping Lines.
Managed to strategically develop effective policies and plans in handling operational work.
Managed to maintain good Infrastructure and facilities in line with our service delivery.
Managed to respond and cooperate with Executive and Management Board at any time.
Logistics Officer 2014 - 2015
Safreight Limited, As Customs Agent, Mombasa, Kenya
Clearing & Forwarding
Overseeing and assisting in preparation of the Custom Entries.
Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers.
Ensure the successful implementation of best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
Keep records of all shipping activities, documenting procedures, guidelines, and changes in procedures for reference purposes.
Overseeing all ports’ and CFS’s documentation processes.
Generating IDF’s and various consignment documents on Kentrade system.
Providing Progress report both to the Logistics Manager and Clients on their current consignments.
Organizing monthly meeting with the Logistics Manager and Operations Manager to resolve any impending issues arising and new strategies if needed.
Supervising container deposit refunds both for clients and ours.
Negotiating with CFS’s operators on CFS charges and free period for our containers nominated to their CFS.
Develop monthly sales reports as well as shipment status reports.
Accomplishments:
Managed to receive Letter of Offers from CFS through negotiations.
Managed to respond and cooperate with the Logistics Manager, Executive and Management Board at any time.
Substantially reduced client’s complaints regarding container deposit refunds and clearance time period for their consignments.
Managed to strategize all operational work and resolve any hitches during the operational activities.
Declaration Clerk
2012 – 2014
Safreight Limited, As Customs Agent, Mombasa, Kenya
Clearing & Forwarding / Seabulk Shipping Services
Declaration of T810 & T812 Entries.
Declaration of Import & Export Entries.
Preparing C26 for Bond Cancellation.
Registration of Pick up order & Pre-advise.
Handling of KRA disputes and queries.
General supervision of port clerks on verification of Containers/ cargoes.
Preparation of KPA Letters of authority to discharge bulk cargoes and release.
Generation of IDF (Import Declaration form) both with orbus and new Kentrade systems.
Processing online permits e.g Kephis Permit ( PIP’s)
Generation of Consignment doc’s ( KEBS and Port Health)
Accomplishment
Substantially reduced a backlog of pending Vouchers for bond Cancellation.
Improved Verification period of clearance i.e reduced exorbitant port storages & demurrages
General supervision of port clerks and other Declaration Officers accomplishing friendly, efficiency in day to day work.
Management Trainee
2010 - 2011
Safreight Limited, As Customs Agent, Mombasa, Kenya
Clearing & Forwarding / Seabulk Shipping Services
Freight department
Preparation / Registration of T812’s, T810’s, Import and Exports Entries.
Preparing Custom copy / Sheet for Bond Cancellation.
Reviewing and reconciling Ledger for all the Transit Entries.
Submitting completed work to the Junior Declaration Officer
Accounts department ( Accounts clerk) 2009 - 2010
Preparation of Petty cash vouchers
Posting journals
Handling online tax issues
Preparation of company Financial Statements
Research, track, and resolve accounting problems
Issue checks for accounts payable
Preparation of payment vouchers
Managing Petty cash
Maintaining cheque books
Handling company tax disputes with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Accomplishment
Establish system of record keeping of all the Transit Entries and design tracking of all previous customs entries.
Reduced company tax burden through effective training
Reduced companies KRA queries by providing detailed work sheet of the Transit Entries, reconciled with the Tonnage declared and Exported.
Maintain accounting records with respective books of accounts
Establish local network system for the Managers to oversee all accounting Information, statement of accounts etc.
Organization and Planning - A highly organized individual who approaches all his work in a methodical and professional manner.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Travelling, Swimming, Playing and watching Football
REFERENCES
Captain Abubakar M. Ali
Executive Director
Seabulk Shipping Services & Safreight Limited
P. O. Box 84385 - 80100, Mombasa
Cell No.: +254-***-******
Dr. S.N. Nadhir
Managing Director
Seabulk Shipping Services & Safreight Limited
P. O. Box 80706 - 80100, Mombasa
Cell No.: +254-***-***-***
Dr. Odock Stephen Ochieng
Department of Management Science
University of Nairobi
Lower Kabete Campus
Cell No.: + (254-***-***-***
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