Pawel Kociubinski

Experience

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  CRC ReGenesis

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2009

  Store Part Administrator

  • Design and supervising the process of the warranty part exchange • Replenishing and restocking the store, always ensuring high level of stock management efficiency• Establishing and maintaining communication channels between the company and manufactures• Organisation of part collecting and shipment process

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  TTS Group Ltd

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Buyer

  Ensuring the products are delivered on timeStock controlReacting to any changes in customer demand.Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new onesAttending trade eventsGetting feedback from customers

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  Morningside Pharmacy & Morningside Healthcare

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2016

  Supply Assistant

  Achievements:• Increased work efficiency by creating and maintaining customer and product databases.• Developed in-depth industry knowledge through participation in meetings and daily dutiesDuties:• Created shipping instructions for freight agents and suppliers.• Negotiated freight costs and conditions (Incoterms) with freight forwarders.• Requested freight costs from different companies to lower transport costs.• Monitored stock levels and prepared replenishment plans. Show less

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  Hyperama

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2019

  Import Export Coordinator

  Achievements:• Reduced demurrage payments from £120,000 in 2016 to £10,000 in 2018.• Significantly reduced out-of-stock levels by securing timely deliveries through supplier andfreight forwarder coordination.• Improved supplier relations by enhancing invoice and payment processing.• databases and monitoring EU & UK Customs websites for legislation changes.• Secured correct custom classifications by applying for BTIs.• Reduced Port Health and HMRC questions by maintaining HTS code and ingredient listDuties:• Managed the import process from supplier booking with the freight agent to delivery at JKor customer warehouses in the UK or other countries.• Liaised daily with freight forwarders and suppliers.• Managed payments to overseas suppliers.• Ensured timely availability of correct paperwork for UK or international clearance.• Managed export processes when UK goods were sold overseas or returned to suppliers.• Responsible for the classification of imported goods, including foodstuffs requiringadditional complex information (e.g., Mersung Code for Common Agricultural Payments).• Liaised with all business areas on import/export-related matters. Show less

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  Walgreens Boots Alliance

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2024

  Assistant Import Manager

  Achievements:• Increased OTIF from 68% to 98% for European FCA suppliers.• Cleared a £4 million payment backlog by designing and optimizing the payment process.• Successfully implemented new procedures to secure a smooth transition during Brexit.• Significantly reduced compliance queries through a rigorous new checking process.• Improved control over each stage of the shipping process by creating a new tracking tool.Duties:• Maintained customer and product databases within the internal system.• Collaborated with the Accounting and Technical Departments on customer orders• Conducted contract negotiations.• Strategized and oversaw cross-trade orders.• Managed export order processing, including HTS code identification and BTI application.• Negotiated freight rates and possessed a comprehensive knowledge of EU/UK importregulations and restrictions.• Classifying tariff classifications and conducted customs clearance audits.• Acted as a liaison between the Import team and Information Systems (IS), overseeing taskdelegation to staff and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).• Coordinated day-to-day freight and customs activities, managed project coordination, andensured timely product delivery by liaising with Freight Forwarders.• Handled invoice processing and consistently maintained the integrity of customer andproduct databases.• Coordinated and authorized finance payments. Show less