Manager Operations (Projects)

• Sep 2015 - Present

TRADE COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE

• Sep 2010 - Aug 2015

• Manage import office in such a way that all deadlines can be met. Manage import processes in a cost effective and efficient way. • Ensure compliance to all regulations regarding Imports. • Managing contracts with external suppliers ensuring support to cost saving and cost avoidance objectives – including review of existing Import supplier contracts. • Manage all financial duties regarding import processes in an effective and responsible way. • Build strategic, professional and ethical relationships with internal clients and external entities in the industry. • Maintain effective and professional relationships with external entities. • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and IT standards. • Assist management in developing of procurement policies, procedures, processes. • Accurate and timeous reporting of relevant management information to Procurement Manager. • Monitor and assist with the daily running processes in the Import department. • Manage, control, check or assist with issuing of all Import documents. • Manage staff of Import Unit. 1. FINANCIAL: • In possession of payments that must be issued on a weekly basis to make to Shipping lines, airlines, freight agents. Process finance daily on import duties, freight charges. All expenses carried on the Imports suspense account at month end. All expenses recorded on spreadsheets and filed with proof documentation in each shipment file which will be attached to journals at month end going to financial manager. • Produce month-end statements to financial managers to clear suspense accounts in time. Control running expenses on project. 2. NON-FINANCIAL: Manage Import Officers and Assistants o MAJOR CHALLENGES • Plan and implement import strategy and activities consistent with overall aims and requirements staying cost effective to organization. • Maintain high level of accuracy concerning customs procedures and avoiding penalties • Difficult customer management and coping with huge workload. Show less

INVENTORY CONTROLLER

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2015

Supervise the operation of a storeroom and all facets including ordering, receiving, processing, recording and distributing supplies and materials; preparing and maintaining detailed records and files. Supervision is exercised over storekeepers and delivery persons. • Manage, oversee, supervise and participate in storeroom operations. • Approve requisitions, analyzes work orders, etc. • Supervise computer operations. • Brief staff on materials to be loaded or on assembly of items to be delivered. • Check with staff for changes that could affect delivery schedule; make schedule adjustments as needed. • Review paperwork from deliveries to determine if additional work requirements will occur. • Check documents for thoroughness and completeness and prepare additional documentation when necessary. • Initiate all requests for replenishment of stock. • Oversee the receipt and dispersal of materials entering or leaving warehouse; help storekeepers with this task when required. • Take periodic inventories and participate in monthly inventory program. • Perform related tasks as required. KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS General knowledge of modern warehouse and inventory practices; thorough knowledge of all types of materials and parts required for operations; general knowledge of the applicable standard grades and qualities of equipment, materials and supplies; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with associates; ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate records. Show less

ACCOUNTANT

• Jan 2008 - May 2009