Supply Chain A Team
Resume:
RAJA MUHAMMAD
WAQAS
Acting Shift Manager
PROFILE
Port operations leader with 18+ years
of experience in container terminal
planning, logistics, and supply chain
management. Proven ability to lead
large teams, optimize terminal
workflows, and implement TOS across
multiple global terminals.
Operational performance while
maintaining cost cutting targets.
Sound knowledge of port operations,
implementation of TOS (covered to all
area), freight forwarding, consultancy,
warehouse management, ERP design
and implementation, inbound and
outbound logistics, 3rd Party Logistics
partners, and customs clearance.
Proficient working with multiple
software such as SPARCS, NAVIS, EDI,
OUTLOOK, Discoverer, MS Office
(Excel Expert), nGen.
CONTACT
PHONE:
Linked:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raja-
waqas-59577b45/
EMAIL:
************@*****.***
Clifton Karachi, Pakistan 75600
Marital status: Married
Date of birth – 15/04/1986
MBA (Supply Chain Management)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hutchison Ports, Pakistan (SAPT) – Acting Shift Manager Jan 2024 – Present - supervising teams and managing challenging assignments.
• Currently leading a team of 150+ personnel, comprising planning execution teams, as well as ground staff, ensuring seamless operations and effective team management
• Direct the movement of port equipment and labor to ensure timely servicing of road, vessel, break bulk and yard trucks.
• Coordinate terminal allocations with the Yard Planning Center as designated
• Perform rail operations duties and functions when assigned
• Create yard deployment plan for shift team
• Monitor baseline for export and import grounding
• Develop and implement operational strategies to maintain performance while meeting cost-cutting targets
• Implement a yard decking strategy to optimize container organization and placement
• Manage berth allocation according to the performance of upcoming vessels and monitor vessel berthing and unberthing processes
• Monitor staff performance and motivation to ensure good work
• Lead front-to-yard shift team, deploy ARTG equipment as needed
• Ensure IMDG segregation in the yard and monitor for conflicts on a daily basis
• Meet with trucking companies and drivers to discuss excess violations
• Create and provide productivity container yard recap reports and correspondence
• Monitor auto yard density reports for shift team
• Monitor yard KPI and coordinate with operations, planning, transportation, and shipping lines for smooth yard operation
• Manage cranes program and design roster
• Perform required safety audits and attend safety-training classes
• Complete assigned training and adhere to Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and teamwork)
• Respond to accidents, create incident reports, and investigate causes
• Coordinate with Port Police and Fire departments as needed Hutchison Ports, Pakistan (SAPT) – Yard Planning Manager Feb 2023 – Dec 2023
• Ensure vessel operations are completed within set deadlines, optimizing import and export decking allocation for efficient cargo handling.
• Allocate operational staff and equipment resources effectively across shifts for cost-effectiveness, considering import and export volumes.
• Lead, motivate, and instruct planning team members to achieve productivity targets, focusing on expert decking allocation for imports and exports.
• Optimize vessel planning to prevent yard clashes and congestion, enhancing productivity and streamlining import and export operations.
• Analyze yard operations data to identify areas for improvement and optimize import and export decking allocation.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance yard productivity and efficiency, prioritizing import and export operations.
• Collaborate with other departments and identify/mitigate potential bottlenecks in yard operations, ensuring smooth import and export processes.
Hutchison Ports, Jazan KSA – Assistant Manager (Business Analyst/Superuser) Fab 2022– Jan 2023
• TOS Implementation and Training
• Collaboration and Integration
• Operational Issue Resolution
• Break Bulk Cargo Operations
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Performance Monitoring and Risk Management
Hutchison Ports, Pakistan (KICT) - Planning In-Charge (Business Analyst- Superuser) Sep 2021 – Jan 2022
Involved UAT and implementation/training of TOS in terminal’s (KICT) Hutchison Ports, Pakistan (SAPT) - Planning In-Charge Mar 2020 – Aug 2021
• Vessel Operation Completion
• Resource Optimization
• Team Management
• Productivity Achievement
• Vessel Planning Optimization
• Yard Decking Strategy
• Performance Monitoring
Hutchison Ports, UAE (RAK- UAQ) - Planning In-Charge (Business Analyst- Superuser) Dec 2017 – Feb 2020
• TOS Implementation
• UAT and Training
• Berth Allocation
• EDI Implementation
• Shipping Line Coordination
• Container Planning
• Operations Management
Hutchison Ports, Pakistan (SAPT) - Operation Superintendent Feb 2017 – Nov 2017
• Operations Oversight
• Equipment Management
• Manpower and Equipment Deployment
• Patrol and Issue Resolution
• Gate Management
• Yard Maintenance
• Reporting and Rostering
Hutchison Ports, Pakistan (SAPT) – Senior Vessel Planner Aug 2016 – Jan 2017
• Vessel Planning Coordination
• Stowage Planning and Execution
• Safety and Compliance
• Equipment Deployment and Optimization
• Monitoring and Coordination
• Customer Service
• Review and Improvement
ICTSI, Pakistan (PICT) – Senior Vessel Planner
Jan 2014 – Jul 2016
• Vessel Planning Coordination
• Planning and Execution
• Safety and Compliance
• Equipment Deployment
• Monitoring and Coordination
• Customer Service
• Review and Improvement
ICTSI, Pakistan (PICT) – Yard Planner
Jan 2013 – Dec 2013
• Yard Setup and Optimization
• Container Location Management
• Information Flow Management
• Training and Development
• Export Yard Allocation
• Reporting and Monitoring
• System Management and Reporting
ICTSI, Pakistan (PICT) – Planner
Feb 2010 – Dec 2012
• Maintain inventory of materials
• Scheduled materials of production.
• Maintains bill of materials.
• Advanced planning of product.
• Complete production targets within timeline.
ICTSI, Pakistan (PICT) – Shift Executive
Jan 2008 – Jan 2010
• Customs Coordination
• Vessel Documentation
• PACCS Examination
• Issue Resolution
• Government Notifications
• System Checks
• Shift Log Management and Training
Glorious Technology of information Technology –
Computer Analyst
Jan 2007 – Dec 2007
• Installed all professional operating system.
• Defined and managed operating system
• Troubleshoot system restoration by starting in safe mode.
• Monitored, configured, and troubleshoot disk and volume.
• All kind data entry of any software
EDUCATION
MBA (Supply Chain Management)
Preston university - completed 2016
Core Skills:
Terminal Operating Systems (TOS): NAVIS, SPARCS,
nGen
ERP Systems (MRP, Discoverer)
MS Office Suite (Excel expert, PowerPoint)
Freight Forwarding, Vessel/Yard Planning, EDI
Soft Skills:
Leadership & Team Management
Time Management & Execution
Strong Written & Verbal Communication
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
ACHIEVEMENTS
• SAPT 2017 Best performer award winner
• Certified in nGen (TOS) (Vessel Planning/Yard
Planning/Operation/Gate house) (HK)
• 5 Terminal’s Implemented TOS successfully.
• Appreciation letter received after the
implementation of TOS.
• Certified in Supply Chain Management
Operations Management.
• Certified in Creating API Documentation.
• Certified in Inventory Management
Foundations.
• Certified in Excel Data Analysis: Forecasting.
LANGUAGES
• English (Fluent)
• Urdu (Native)
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