Experience

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  MATISA

  • Crissier, Switzerland

  • Export Manager

    • Feb 2016 - Present
    • Crissier, Switzerland

    Lead the work of a multidisciplinary team in coordinating complex deliveries of heavy machinery and components thereofKey achievements1. Organised the work of the section on a daily basis, including- negotiation of tariffs with carriers, order and follow-up of national and international transport- import and export handling of goods in accordance with the applicable national and international transport, customs, VAT and export control regulations- Implemented and administrated a consistent system foro declaration of preferential and non-preferential origin of goods in cooperation with purchasing and cost accounting for operationso obtaining licences from SECO for the export of dual-use goodso availability of certificates of conformity for export operations, when applicableo correct Incoterms 2010 use and VAT declaration and returns2. Managed projects in cooperation with the mechanical engineering project manager, technical bureau, purchasing, carriers and authorities to organise delivery of goods3. Identified opportunities for streamlining vertical management processes based on flow analysis and participated in the implementation of improvement measures such as introducing electronic documents4. Assisted in putting in place Electronic Document Management of projects, implemented, evaluated and adapted as required5. Analysed international transport trends based on political and economic context and adapted transport operations accordingly6. Provided guidance to colleagues, customers, carriers, authorities on customs, VAT, preferential origin, export control measures, Incoterms, multimodal transport operations for project cargo7. Organised training sessions and contributed to conferences and other events

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  Gloen

  • Geneva Area, Switzerland

  • Petrochemicals Operator

    • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
    • Geneva Area, Switzerland

    Organised the commercial operations of chemical tankers, tank containers and railway tanks, including monitoring schedules and performance to ensure the safe and efficient transport and operation of cargoes. Schedule, dispatch voyage orders, appoint and instruct agents, inspectors and vessel crew. Control operating costs, calculate demurrage and reconcile invoices.

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  UNECE Transport Division

  • Geneva Area, Switzerland

  • Economic Affairs Officer

    • Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
    • Geneva Area, Switzerland

    Planned and organised regular sessions of four UNECE working groups in the area of inland water transport. Drafted numerous policy, technical and legal documents, agenda and reports for consideration and decision-making by delegations in English, French and Russian: - Working Party on Inland Water Transport (SC.3) - Working Party on the Standardization of Technical and Safety Requirements in Inland Navigation (SC.3/WP.3) - Group of Experts on the revision of the European Code for Inland Waterways (CEVNI) - Group of Volunteers on the revision of Recommendations on Harmonized Europe-Wide Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation Vessels (GVR61).- Drafted amendments to the following fundamental guidelines that have been approved by government experts: - Resolution No. 48 "Recommendation on Electronic Chart Display and Information System for Inland Navigation" (Inland ECDIS) that was subsequently taken up by the EU as a reference standard. The terminology in English, French and Russian was brought in line with the IMO Resolution on Maritime ECDIS; - Resolution No. 63 "Vessel Tracking and Tracing" (VTT)". The terminology in English, French and Russian was brought in line with the Radio Regulations and other basic standards of ITU.- Provided guidance to governments and the general public on regulatory requirements for inland water transport (liability regimes, contract of carriage, vessel construction and equipment, signalisation, rules of the road, River Information Systems (RIS), etc.).- Updated and reconciled technical parameters and characteristics of inland waterways of international importance with 40+ governments.-Produced the fourth revised edition of the map of European inland waterways. - Researched and produced economic analyses of transport policies, compiled biennial economic studies.

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  International Road Federation (IRF)

  • Geneva Area, Switzerland

  • Special Programmes Manager

    • May 2007 - Jul 2011
    • Geneva Area, Switzerland

    Elaborated budgets and managed long term projects involving several stakeholders with regular reporting, e.g.: - economic analysis on the impact of megatrucks on road infrastructure, - conspicuity markings for heavy goods vehicles campaign - safe road infrastructure practices in an integrated transport system, - development and marketing of greenhouse gas calculator for the impact of road construction and maintenance projects on the environment, etc.- Coordinated the work of 8 experts within a logical framework of a knowledge sharing project for developing countries (www.gTKP.com). - Set up and provided secretariat support to the IRF Working Group 'Safer Roads'. - Developed of 5 road safety related training modules in conformity with the current industry standards, organised and supervised 11 training seminars. Developed and implemented an award scheme. - Drafted 2 universal manuals on road safety in cooperation with other international stakeholders, supervised the release of 10 IRF publications, drafted some 15 articles for professional reviews. - Carried out daily accounting, payments, payroll and updated the ERP database.

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  Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd

  • Gaydon, United Kingdom

  • Supplies Analyst

    • Jul 2006 - Oct 2006
    • Gaydon, United Kingdom

    Scheduled and monitored the supply of components to meet immediate production requirements and forward production programmes consistent with attaining target stock levels. Be aware of all factors that affect or may affect availability or use for parts controlled (400 parts, 50 suppliers).Key achievements:- Ensured that two production lines run at all times irrespective of suppliers missing delivery schedules, inappropriate quality of material delivered, build programme variance, or introduction of new parts. - Assisted in the production of some 3,000 vehicles in close cooperation with quality control, engineering, and purchasing departments, production linesmen and material planning and logistics manager. - Supervised the work of NYK Logistics to control the supply of components to on-site receiving areas and off-site warehouses, determined and maintained float stock against components consistent with storage capacity, supplier logistics, model usage, points of fit, usage value. - Negotiated special transport of urgently required parts with suppliers.

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  Faurecia

  • Coventry, United Kingdom

  • Logistics Analyst

    • Mar 2006 - Jun 2006
    • Coventry, United Kingdom

    Ensured the just in time (JIT) delivery of 65 parts from 30 suppliers worldwide and shipping of finished goods within the logistics function. Key achievements:- Assisted in producing and despatching some 24,000 Peugeot 207 seats by ensuring just-in-time supply of parts from suppliers in the UK and abroad.- Supervised the work of GEFCO in warehouse management, shipping of products to customers and receiving of supplies.

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  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. S.A.

  • Geneva Area, Switzerland

  • Logistics Officer

    • Nov 2002 - Jan 2006
    • Geneva Area, Switzerland

    Managed the supply of containers. Total fleet of containers: 1,300,000 units (1.7 m TEU).Key achievements:- Recorded, updated and circulated information related to container supply management. - Issued instructions to agents concerning leasing, redelivery, unloading and repositioning of containers.- Negotiated leasing agreements for 10 types of containers with 30+ shipping lines, managed invoicing and mutual reconciliation of discrepancies. - Authorised repairs based on costs and depreciated replacement values assessment.- Followed the logistics cost flow. - Settled long-term invoice disputes and established relationship of mutual trust and goodwill with over 30 shipping lines.

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  International Road Transport Union (IRU)

  • Geneva Area, Switzerland

  • Customs Affairs Officer

    • Jun 1996 - Oct 2002
    • Geneva Area, Switzerland

    Provided guidance to government agencies and professional associations of international road hauliers on the functioning of the TIR transit system.Key achievements:- Provided urgent assistance to hauliers carrying out international road transport operations of goods under Customs control blocked by Customs administrations of transit states. Obtained necessary documentation required for Customs clearance. - Assisted with the admission of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Serbia and Montenegro and Syria, to the TIR transit system, as well as the organisation of training seminars for Customs officers and professional road haulage association staff of over 30 countries.- Assisted in negotiations with 25 Customs authorities and professional haulage associations on claims, finance and insurance issues.