Logistics Professional

I am looking forward to a challenging career in an organisation where I can sharpen my managerial & professional skills and work at a position where my ability for innovative decision-making could be tapped.

Bukkehave Global Spare Parts FZE., Dubai, UAE (September 2007 ~ date)
Process Specialist, Order Fulfilment (September 2007 ~ September 2009)
Assistant Manager, Order Fulfilment (September 2009 ~ date)
•Planning, directing & managing logistic requirements originating out of Middle East, Europe & USA.
•Supporting the sales team by providing competitive freight quotes & effective logistic solutions for new and on-going projects
•Planning & coordinating with suppliers on current & pending purchase orders for timely deliveries.
•Identifying & negotiating with new freight forwarders and transport providers who can partner in logistics of high value complex cargo
•Negotiate with vendors for the lowest costs and incentives and analyzes market price and checks for competitiveness
•Customer service: Coordinate shipments based on customer Purchase orders and constantly keep customers informed on the status of their shipments
•Order Handling: Validating files from sales orders against customer purchase orders and issuing an order confirmation to the customer
•Meeting with clients and developing business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
•Arranging & assisting in Bivac and Cotecna inspections as per customers’ requirements.
•Handling shipments for UN Peacekeeping missions in 3rd world countries (e.g. UNAMID, MINUSTAH)
•Travelled to Afghanistan to manage and handle (ANP project) – Afghanistan National Police project for requirements of tires, Spare parts, Batteries and Oil.
•Coordinating deliveries for KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root) & US Army shipments into Afghanistan & Iraq.
•Monitoring the warehouse, conducting periodic stock checks & maintaining inventory reports. Monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods, coordinating and controlling the order cycle.

Weir SPM Middle East, Oil Field Supply Centre, Dubai, UAE ( October’04 ~ September’07) - Senior Logistics/Warehouse Supervisor

Gulf Agency Company, JAFZ, Dubai, UAE - Customer Service Executive (July 2002 - Oct 2004)

P.N. Writer & Co., Mumbai, India - Export Executive (May 1997 - July 2002)

Wilfield Cargo Services, Mumbai, India - Export Executive (1996 - 1997)

1996 Diploma in Air Cargo from Radio Bhavan, Mumbai, India
1994 High School Certification from Mumbai University, India

I see myself as a career oriented person having high ambitions and aims in life, determined and hardworking. My strengths are having the ability to remain calm and collective under pressure and getting the job done. Astute in identifying Operational requirements, creating action / implementation plans, and effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives. Demonstrated ability to implement process controls and quality improvement initiatives.