Experience

Comtel General Trading LLC

• United Arab Emirates
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Logistics Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Main Responsibilities:* Lead a small and dedicated team of three, comprising of two logistic coordinators and clearance officer* Monitor data management to keep accurate product, contract, pricing and invoicing information* Work closely with principals’ office, suppliers and vendors to improve operations and reduce cost* Prepare management information reports in order to ensure that the management has the relevant information needed to support strategic decision- making* Liaise regularly with senior business management in order to understand ongoing business activities and developments and the implications this will have for coordinated logistics provision* Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements* Proactively search and identify opportunities for cost reduction wherever possible* Communicate needs & objectives to the head of department & key personnel in procurement, logistics & distribution* Participate in negotiating contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency* Work closely with all warehouse managers to ensure that incoming and outgoing shipments are executed in timely manner* Creates the final forecast by the addition of valid adjustments to the statistical forecast* Creates products pipeline estimates based on the sales reports and warehouse inventories* Takes responsibility to monitor, update and follow through product incentives plans and financial rebates Show less

• Logistics Coordinator

  • Sep 2004 - Dec 2011

  Main Responsibilities:* Coordinate with the line manager all end to end functions of the Sales & Procurement department* Process purchase orders, stock inquiries and other relevant data in an accurate and timely manner* Day to day coordination with concerned departments for the follow ups* Keep track record of order placed and follow up all inbound and outbound deliveries* Ensure right products are received as per the LPO, check bills and gets managerial approval* Maintain suppliers’ quotations records* Follow vendors to validate if quality and quantity of the merchandise is in par with the placed orders* Prepare clearance documentation as per the requirement of UAE Customs Authorities* Tracks missing/damaged cargo and prepare insurance claims* Keep track on product added expenses (such as but not limited to clearance fees, handling charges, local transportation) and adjusting the final cost prices* Submit channel information on weekly basis and prepare monthly forecasts* Attend product seminars and trainings with principal vendors such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Samsung* Collide data and prepare benchmarking reports for the leadership team based on preset criteria Show less

• Office Secretary

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

  Main Responsibilities:* Use variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, , etc., to produce correspondence and documents and maintain records, spreadsheets and databases* Devise and maintain office systems* Handle office petty cash* Maintain GM’s diary, screen his income calls and e-mails* Book rooms and conference facilities* Monitor staff attendance, timekeeping* Liaise with staff in other departments and with external contacts* Order and maintain stationery and equipment* Sort and distribute incoming post* Organize, send and track outgoing post, courier deliveries and small parcels* Liaise with colleagues and external contacts to book travel and accommodation* File and store paperwork, documents and computer-based records* Photocopy, print various documents, sometimes on behalf of other colleagues. Show less