Aarif Arman
advg1o@r.postjobfree.com
Contact
Mobile: 009**-**-*******
Address
Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Personal Data
Nationality: Pakistani
Status : Married
Religion: Muslim
UAE / GCC Driving License: YES
Languages Known
English (Read, Write & Speak)
Urdu (Read, Write & Speak)
Hindi (Speak)
Resume of Experienced Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Professional
A professional with diversified exposure as a Logistics & Supply chain leader. A creative flexible and innovative team player who is equipped to perform well both independently & in teams with the ability to work with all management levels. Possess special expertise to integrate Procurement, Air / Sea & Land Logistics functions with organizational strategy and strategic business objectives. Areas of expertise include Project Handling, Customer Service, Global Sales Lead, and Supply chain activities.
Competency Forte
Administration
Freight Forwarding Operations Air / Sea
WMS Warehousing Management
Customer Service Expert
Dangers Goods Regulation’s (DGR-IATA)
Aviation / Dubai Trade Mirsal II / Calogi
Procurement operations
Supply Chain operations
Over 15 years of rich and successful experience in the Logistics / Customer Service & Supply Chain Aviation & Freight Forwarding Experience.
Strong personal integrity, strong analytical ability, focused persistent effort and multitasking ability.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with all age groups and possess excellent communication and team building skills.
Key Competencies & Achievements
Handled Mobile Electric Power Project (RORO) of General Electronic (GE)
Knowledge of complete INCO Terms and Handled JAFZA / DAFZA customs
DGR Certified.
Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations
Dealing with inquiries and complaints / Problem solving skills
Supply chain operations
To support the designing and developing team with their assigned work
Ability to handle multiple projects and deliver the results on the given deadline
To investigate and answer routine queries arising from Management and other operations staff as well as external bodies.
To identify and resolve errors and discrepancies.
Provide internal and external queries for businesses and branches.
Able to process high volumes of information while also evaluating the data’s relevance for inclusion in costing and other reports.
Able to work in a busy office environment, demanding high levels of concentration while inputting, checking, and making calculations, while also coping with frequent interruptions, e.g., responding to staff/customer inquiries.
Career SNAPSHOT
Sep 2016 till-date: Logistics Supervisor at Arkad Engineering Construction Pvt Ltd. (An EPC Contracting Company at Dammam, Saudi Arabia).
Feb 2012- March 2014: Customer Service Coordinator at DFS Middle East UAE (An Aviation Diplomat Group DAFZA at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.)
Jan 2007- Jun 2009: Manager Air Freight at Worldwide International Pvt Ltd.
(A Freight Forwarding Logistics Company at Karachi, Pakistan.)
June 2004-Oct 2006: Senior Coordinator Air Exports at Expo Freight Pvt. Ltd, Karachi.
(A Srilankan Based Freight Forwarding Logistics Company at Karachi, Pakistan)
Job Responsibility at Arkad Engineering & Constructions Pvt Ltd.
Designation: Logistics Supervisor for MGS Aramco Project.
Role:
Supervised All (Operation Work) Export / Import in office & site
Handled day-to-day Logistics and Procurement operational activities
Ensure the coordination of the shipping & custom activities guaranteeing that all goods and materials are delivered to the destination promptly transported to avoid physical damage and delay versus project requirement
Coordinate and improve the relationship with customers, shippers, buyers, sales team, and third-party service providers, to ensure the smooth flow of the shipments and maintain data accordingly in SAP internal system
Preparation of all shipping documentation as per local country custom rules and regulations
Arrange road transportation to deliver equipment & containers on different project sites
Keep in touch with Supply chain team for order progress to update client and maintain internal ERP system accordingly
Look after all the matters with agents regarding transit trade along with destination country
Point of contact between Supply Chain Team with all customers, overseas Agents, Airlines / Shipping Lines & Clearing Agents for scheduling & placement of goods in W/house accordingly
Dealing with Bank for submitting LC and follow up accordingly
Maintain inventories in WMS Warehouse Management System
Keep liaison / track with supply chain team for all new / on hand orders and forecast accordingly
Monthly reports for all stocks & operational activities to finalize Invoices to concern and request to get Chamber of Commerce Certificate
Prepared quotations to foreign agent and local clients
Dealing with the transporter, carrier, and client with regards to booking and pick up of cargo
Dealing with foreign Agents in Nomination Shipments
Handled all operational warehousing activities and kept tracking until task ends
Ensure the database is accurately updated always in SAP, checking duties as per HS codes of product
Dealing with the Airlines, Shipping Lines, Shippers, Buying Agents & Clearing agents
Harmonization with the Shippers and consignees regarding onboard and arrival
Strong Interpersonal Skills and high level of team orientation
Prepare Local & Foreign Freight Invoices
Booking Approvals & Shipment Pre-Alerts As per S.O.P and maintain KPI’s accordingly
Job Responsibility at DFS Middle East FZE, Dubai UAE.
Designation: Customer Service Logistics Coordinator “Sea & Air” (Import / Export Operations)
Role:
Handled day to day freighter & passenger flights by liaising with all chartered airlines
Coordinates Personnel & Cargo movement operation including ground support activities such as checking information on weather, cargo and personnel check-in process
Involved in all operational & ground activities of the freighter network about crewing, maintenance, operations, security, and handling
Keep records of all Flight data and performance tracking reports and all supporting files required for the divisional KPI
Ensure that all customs rules and regulations as per Jabal Ali & DAFZA customs process and recorded in SAP
Received all operational emails and took necessary action
handling all departure/arrival of flights, boarding passengers and loading/offloading of cargo and monitors flight operation closely in line with operation requirement
To ensure that all operational activities are carried out in a manner consistent with company’s policy on Health, Safety, & Quality
Assist with all operational freighter activities from daily oversight to ensure scheduled flights operate on time to making sure ad-hoc charters are set up in line with safety, security, and corporate governance
To check all Hazardous & Non-Hazardous goods packing requirements and make sure to attached Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Point of contact for ACMI provider’s daily activities ensuring schedule integrity is maintained and to update all concerned parties
Make operational arrangements for charters. Engage with ground handlers, fueling companies, airport authorities, and government bodies such as civil aviation authorities
Liaise with charter customer during the charter flight setup
Ensures that the requirements for successfully transporting modules
Point of contact for all customers, overseas Agents, Airlines / Shipping Lines & Clearing Agents for scheduling & placement of goods in W/house accordingly
Keep in touch with customers to provide current updates and respond to all queries
To assist all customers with operational activities
Handled all Multi-modal, Retro shipments & AOG Helicopter projects
Prepared invoices, charges for all full charter flights and aircraft handling with back-up details, using CMS
Prepare and update flight revenue for DFS cargo consolidated flights, charter flights and aircraft handling
Monitoring, review, and invoice customers for any additional expenses incurred by Cargo offices relevant to their shipment
Job Responsibility at DB Schenker Worldwide Pvt. Ltd
Designation: Manager Air Freight
Role:
Handled all key Accounts such as (Tommy Hilfiger, Levi, Oxford Slacks, Sytia, Fame Jeans, and Franco) according to their SOP’s
Handled All Sales Leads Globally
Supervised All (Operation Work) Export by Air related
Dealing with foreign Agents in Nomination Shipment
Dealing with the Airlines, Shipping Lines, Shippers, Buying Agents & Clearing agents
Handling Dangerous Goods Shipments
Handled for day-to-day Export operational activities
Look after all the matters with agents regarding transit trade
Coordination with clearance department at Airport and Sea ports
Harmonization with the Shippers and consignees regarding onboard and arrival
Look after the matters with foreign agent regarding swift shipment handling and movement till destination
Strong Interpersonal Skills and high level of team orientation
Close connection with all the domestic and exterior customers for smooth handling of shipment
Assist to our up-country’s offices
Knowledge of Bank & Export Documentation per custom Act’s
Strong Interpersonal Skills and high level of team orientation
Dealing with the transporter, carrier, and client with regards to booking and pick up of cargo
Prepared quotations / RFQ’s to foreign agent and local clients
Dealing with the Airlines, Shipping Lines, Shippers, Custom Authorities, Buying Agents & Clearing agents
Job Responsibility at Expo Freight Pvt. Ltd
Designation: Senior Air Export Coordinator
Role:
Handled Free hand & Nomination shipments (Esprite, H&M, Gap, Niteks, Inditex, VF Image/ Jeanswear, Bershka, H.t.t, etc.)
Booking Approvals & Shipment Pre-Alerts As per S.O.P and maintain KPI’s accordingly
Dispatching all shipment documents to destination & Shippers
Execute job files
Prepare Local & Foreign Freight Invoices
Up-date stock register & prepare stock report daily
Issuances of all MAWB stocks from airline & Forwarding Agents
Prepare & dispatch MAWB & HAWB
Shipment follow-up, payments follow-up/ recovery
Dealing with buying agents & vendors
Forth Copy Follow-up & FEC & NOC Follow-up
Dealing with Shippers, Airlines and Foreign Agents
Monthly reports
Nomination shipments EDI online software
Trainings
S.#
Program Title
Year
Institutes
1
Mirsal II for UAE Custom Process
2015
Dubai Trade, UAE
2
Dangerous Goods Regulation Training
2008
Shaheen Airport Services
3
3rd DGR Positioned Holder
2005
PIA Training Institute
Educational Background
Educational Qualifications
MBA in Logistics / Supply Chain (In process)
Bachelor’s in Commerce in 2006
ICOM in Commerce in 2002
Diploma in Business Administration
Software Skills (working Ability)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
MISYS
SAP
ERP System
*Supporting Documents and References will be provided on request *