I would like to introduce myself as Shaik Alavudeen (Indian) currently working in Saudi Arabia s as Business Development Manager in Saadi Saad Al Harbi & Partners Company- Dammam Since August 2017. Overall with 11 years of proficient working experience in gulf countries in various industries playing different roles are still boosting my self-confidence and keep me accelerating with enthusiasm to get ready for the next challenging role. Experienced the best moments from (Jan 2012 till July 2017) Supervising multi-operational tasks includes Logistics, Warehouse, shipping, import-export and procurement in general trading Industry revenue based on building material. Gained strongest coordination knowledge of Sales , Production and Warehouse distribution from Cable manufacturing industry for three years ( Feb 2009 till Jan 2012) Six months of brisk experience in purchase, procurement and store handling from retail industry (Aug 2008-Jan 2009); One year experience in leading a team of couriers in delivery coordination in courier industry (Aug 2007-July 2008).
I always prefer to be an asset in the company growth and not as liabilities.
Current Profile – Key responsibility
Import shipments
Receiving, verifying, submitting and following up commercial documents (Commercial documents includes commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of ladings, certificate of origin, SASO / Certificate of conformity , Insurance certificate, Bank beneficiary payment copy)
Monitoring customs declaration, preparing undertaking letters and following status of clearance ;
Following ETA, coordinate delivery order collection ,processing duty payments; Preparing container delivery schedule request with prior to free time in discharging port; Receiving containers in yard & returning empty containers on time back to port;
Ensuring containers were well handled without damages and clean before submitting to port.
Export shipments
Preparing commercial documents, chamber attestation works,
Seeks freight rates, booking containers, arranging transportation,
Loading supervision and port inspection.
Sending commercial documents to consignee
Logistics and Warehouse operation
Supervising end to end activities including receiving, storing, picking, packing, invoicing, dispatch, loading & unloading.
Delivery coordination – preparing delivery documents, liaise customers & transporter;
Yard supervision during loading and unloading;
Making receipts for goods received in warehouse, posting in ERP, allocating storage space;
Stock Inventory and reconciliation adjustments;
Preparing work shifts, Scheduling maintenance works , inspecting safety systems
Procurement & Customer Service
Maintaining existing suppliers contracts , developing new contracts
Preparing purchase order requisition , pro forma invoices
Distributing items from branch to branch based on their request / order availability
Sending catalog, samples , test certificate , corporate gifts to customers
Key Achievements
Achieved 100 % shipment clearance without containers demurrage and detention charges;
Succeed in implementing the Accident- free environment in warehouse operation;
Reduced transportation cost by 40% comparing last year by avoiding partial deliveries;
Proper research and reasonable negotiation helped us in getting great discounts in freight rates;
Improved by 90 % in customer service by delivering goods on same day to customers.
Utilization of over time has been reduced by 60 % with scheduling effective work shift plans.
Targets in Progress
Improving packing layer standards to reduce more 8 5 % of goods returns by customers this year.
Focusing in reducing containers damages while loading & unloading materials.
Planning to minimize vehicle maintenance cost by 25 % by allowing only authorized access.
Reducing dead stock items / non moving items to 30% by sales promotion and clearance offer.
Analyzing work out methods to bring documentation discrepancy to Zero.
Keen observation and working to achieve the last year auditing success to be continued this year.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology (April 2007) from Bharathidasan University -India
Diploma in Computer Application (2004) from CSC Computer Educational institute.
Diploma in Tally (2009) from CSC Computer Educational institute.
Diploma in Operation Management (2016) Online course from Alison
Diploma in Customer Service (2015) Online course from Alison
Skills:
IT skills - MS Office proficient, ERP, e-commerce , presentation tools, web designing ;
Administrative skills - planning, reporting , documentation, organizing & coordination;
Characteristics - A flexible team player with positive attitude, great discipline and honestly trustworthy.