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Monirul Islam

Toronto, ON. M*M *L* ǀ 416-***-**** ǀ ***.*****@*****.***

Specialist Route Planning

Highly accomplished Supply Chain Professional with 10+ years of invaluable experience managing customs operations including imports and exports from sea and airports without any financial loss to the company’s stake holders. Awarded UNSUNG HERO from Unilever Global Platform for the reduction of port detention charges from $ 20M to $ 0.3M within six-month period comparing to previous years. Led and supervised 25 + employees responsible for clearing & transport operations. Successfully evaluated manual operation and transformed to digital operation process by introducing the latest software. Result oriented, excellent business communication and problem-solving skills. MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) and SAP

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Procurement Analysis

Inventory Management

Logistics Planning

Supplier Management

C&F Operations

Leadership

Freight Negotiation

Customs Operations

SAP ERP Systems

Import & Export

Performance Driven

Cost Reduction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Apple Express Inc, Canada (5300 Satellite Drive, Mississauga, ON)

Customs Compliance / Freight Forwarding Analyst Sep 2022 to till date

Collect freight quote from different shipping lines and confirmed space booking for containers for export and import cargos.

Negotiate rate with transporters and ensured on-time delivery to clients

Keeping customers informed with booking confirmations, pickup & sailing schedule changes

Arrange collection and transportation of goods with local shippers

Submitting BL instructions to shipping lines, including export customs declarations (CERS)

Advise international trade regulations and customs compliance and assist companies with trade activities to import and export shipments.

Train teams on how to manage regulations and apply them to their specific business applications, conducting audits, writing reports with your findings, and keeping all documents organized.

Interact regularly with customs and government personnel.

Other duties involved in compliance include utilizing Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), using proper valuation methods, documenting classifications, communicating with the customs broker about classifications.

Understanding free trade agreement qualification (NAFTA), applying for special programs, and following regulatory requirements for export and import.

Ensure accurate and timely release and rating of shipments on all modes of transportation for their assigned client base, including auditing work completed by Release Pool or the NSC in Air/Sea locations.

Create customs entries in appropriate system through proper vendor and keyword selection and interpretation of Customs document for both high and low value shipments. Key in shipment information for EDI release, rating and billing, ensuring that all mandatory fields are completed and accurate.

Manager Customs Compliance / Logistics- Unilever, Bangladesh Ltd 2012 -2021

Managed the C&F (Supply Chain) Department responsible for reducing waste and assisted the National Logistics Manager with all logistics functions resulting in cost efficiency with operations.

Oversaw the expenses on transport operation, developed and conducted analysis on rate, and monitored scorecards on cost and quality of services

Created trucking schedules to arrange loads and deliveries from different job sites and yards

Decreased carbon dioxide omission from 3% to 2% by ensuring proper vehicle maintenance

Answered all customs related questions and proactively handled issues to avoid customs issuance of Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS)

Assigned proper classification codes, duty draw back, reclassification and trade savings opportunities and assisted procurement team in obtaining the correct landed cost of items

Reviewed antidumping and countervailing duties and applicability of Free Trade Agreements

Maintained, prepared, and updated SOP’s related to all classification process and inter departmental activities

Verify documentation for release conditions, compliance and rating compliance (e.g., free trade certificates).

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Training and Certifications (Canada)

Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics, Anderson College,

Supply Chain Bridging Program, Humber College, ON (Completed) 2022

Successfully passed the course “ Introduction to Canadian Customs and Border Procedure “ from CSCB (Canadian Society of Customs Brokers)

CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) – On going at CSCB

Successfully completed CIFFA Part 1 from Canadian International Freight Forwarder Association.

Educational Qualification (Bangladesh)

Master’s degree in Management, National University, Bangladesh

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, National University, Bangladesh

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