Mehndi S.

Experience

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  Pak Tentage & Textile Industries

  Mar 2005 - Nov 2009

  SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE

  • Responsible for supply chain: sourcing, procurement and demand planning.• Work closely with sales executives and obtain sales forecast for Sales & Operation Planning process.• Ensure compliance with supply chain activities standards and regulations• Interact with sales, material planner and customers to understand Demand forecast drivers.• Working with Demand and Forecast incorporating current and accurate information to allow the company to correctly predict customer demand and provide procurement with appropriate information to allow planning on how to meet Demand.• Analyze Sales Forecast and execute Demand planning.• Ensure planning information is accurately communicated to suppliers.• Monitors systems for supplier delivery status, internal material inventory status. Show less

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  Agility

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2014

  • Worked in ROAD , OCEAN and AIR Department , handled custom related shipments.• To plan, manage, administer and monitor of all pre delivery arrangements for the import and export shipments.• Continuously measure & control warehouse, transport and documentation activities to ensuretimelines and service levels are met.- Internal and External CoordinationFacilitate and expedite communication between clients, carriers, handling agents, suppliers, and internal department.- Billing and AccountingEnsures SOP’s & Quotations are stored in a central location & up to date billing is completed asper Agility’s defined KPI’s. - Enquiries and QuotesDemonstrates ability to prepare quotes, working sheet and negotiations with suppliers. Show less Responsibilities in : Department : Freight Forwarding• Coordinates and executes all domestic/International export and import shipments bookings; works closely with all vendors and ensures that shipments are handled as per the clients’ requirements • Facilitates and expedites communication between clients, suppliers, and our project control center in the region, to minimize delays• Oversees material tracking system to ensure that customer receives real time material status information and reports as needed • Investigates and determines possible routes and rates of customer shipment Show less

  • Assistant Logistics Manager

    Dec 2009 - Mar 2014

  • Customer Service Executive

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
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  Emitac Mobile Solutions LLC (EMS)

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  Manager - Retail & Reverse Logistics

  • Research and re-engineering of Business Process for Brand Management, merchandize Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Team.• Establish stock norms for VMI customers and plan replenishment of stock accordingly• 3PL Partner Induction to business in UAE & PAKISTAN to improve overall timeline of product delivery to retail stores and customers.• Implementation of RETAIL Pro POS system across all the 90+ retail stores in GCC region Ensure accurate and in-time sales booking in SAP and Oracle system.• Process and execute all stock transfers between main warehouse, sub warehouses and retail stores of ems in Pakistan & UAE.• Coordinate with auditors for logistics related queries, with accounting firms for bookkeeping.• Establishing and driving quality control programs with the goal of introducing and driving efficiency, cycle-time reduction and cost control in the product return/ reverse logistics network• Manage all expenses associated with the product return operations. Show less

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  Halliburton

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

  Lead Logistics Specialist - GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

  Working as Sr. Associate Logistics Specialist – Supply ChainResponsible for the following aspects of the supply chain: sourcing, purchasing, transport, warehousing and distribution. Alsoinvolved in identifying and implementing initiatives to reduce the overall supply chain cost base.Warehouse Responsibilities : Managing 100,000 sq ft warehouse, commodity Dangerous goods chemicals & mobilizing units. Supervision a team of logistics operations to deliver shipments at PORT QASIM. Handling all inbound & outbound activities related to receipt, storage & dispatch. Processing of order management from end to end supply chain. WMS to keep track stock levels, delivery times, transport costs & performance evaluation. Management of warehouse H&S policy:-risk assessment & safe working practices Act on the assets inventory received from ERP coordinator to raise EBID - specifically for oversize shipments.Freight forwarding & Logistics coordination : Monitoring data management to keep accurate product, contract, pricing and invoicing information. Monitors contract compliance of carriers and other logistics service providers Special assignments or tasks assigned Customer service to external & internally to PSL & commercial sourcing. Assist in freight negotiations, co-ordinate logistics for product distribution maintain relations with LSP’s & monitor 3PLperformance against supply logistic agreements. Participates in selection of carriers, considering cost, lead-time, capacity, plant & customer schedules and warehouseconstraints. Provide freight forwarder with all relevant documents (invoice, packing list and SLI) and follow up. Cross verify invoices of various FF to ensure that the same is in line with contractual rates. Liaising & negotiating with customers, suppliers, shippers / transporters for cost effective transport solutions. Show less

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  Al-Hamd International Container Terminal (Pvt.) Ltd

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  Container Freight Station Manager

  As the Container Freight Station Manager at AICT, I:- Managed daily operations of Pakistan's largest off-dock container facility, ensuring efficiency and service quality in cargo handling, storage, and consolidation.- Played a key role in strategic planning to maintain competitiveness and enhance customer satisfaction.- Oversaw the management of a 136,000 sq. ft. indoor shed with a capacity of over 12,000 pallets, optimizing storage processes with computerized tracking.- Managed a 7-acre space for vehicle storage and clearance, implementing streamlined processes for efficient handling.- Directed operations in an 8-acre scrap yard, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.- Led a 36,000 sq. ft. export consolidation shed, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing shipping costs.- Developed a skilled workforce of over 200 employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.- Provided exceptional customer service to shipping lines, importers, freight forwarders, and exporters, ensuring client satisfaction.- Ensured compliance with local, national, and international regulations, minimizing risks.- Championed the adoption of innovative solutions and process improvements, including advanced cargo tracking technologies. Show less

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  Posidon Pvt Ltd

  Oct 2019 - now

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a Posidon.com transportation & shipping company• Set operations policies and standards, including determination of safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods, and ensure compliance with transport regulations• Oversee the dispatch, maintenance and service of vehicles, vessels or aircraft• Control the company or departmental budget, including acquisitions• Monitor the company's or department's performance, prepare reports for senior management and plan for changes to schedules and policies• Recruit personnel and oversee their training.• Managing Break bulk, Bulk Cargo projects for China Power Hub Generation Plant.• Managing Port & Shipping operations • Optimized transportation network for CPHG that had reduced late deliveries by 90% and reduced fees up to $26000 - Challenged the team of logistics coordinators to think outside the box and create a solution for real time tracking of orders and customer visibility Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle.• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements Show less Analyze market data to identify business opportunities.Analyze risks of potential business opportunities.Coordinate with port authority, terminal operators and statutory boards via the online platforms to ensure all regulatory requirements are complied with for ships calling into port.Monitor the targets achieved against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Oversee billings to voyage accounts of clients, ship owners and shipping lines.Oversee implementation of workflow improvements to improve efficiency.Plan where ships are to berth to enable cargo loading or discharge.Prepare and analyse reports on ship agency activitiesDevelop strategies for resource planning and utilization.Liaise with freight forwarders, haulers, ship-owners, shipping lines/agents and customers.Manage compliance with risk management frameworks, policies and processes.Manage issues arising from cargo operations and customs clearance. Show less

  • Head of Logistics Operations

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Shipping Agency Manager

    Oct 2019 - Dec 2021