Mohammad Latif

Experience

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  Mjfa Textile Industry

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2005

  Commercial Officer

  Responsibilities•Being responsible for export and import documentation for timely shipments.•Have a proper track record from the purchase order creation up to the shipment clearance and release to the warehouse.•Prepare and finalizing the quotation with the forwarder for the shipments which is by Air/Sea & Land.•Communication between the supplier, forwarder and the clearing agent concerning the ongoing shipments and gather the complete import documents.•Coordinating transportation; scheduling and monitoring shipments from origin to destination ensuring timely pickups, transit times and deliveries.•Manage, coordinate and expedite the foreign and domestic movements of freight destined for trading.• Making the Import Permit Approval and attestation from EPZA before the shipment arrival, Also having the sample verification once the goods had arrived.•Correspondence and Negotiation with banks regarding L/C facility and its limit.•Minimizing the cases being out of stock•Minimizing the risk of being overstocked•Making Import/Export booking and negotiation of prices with the supplier • Coordinating with the suppliers regarding the Import of goods•Negotiating with the shipping line for the Freight charges in case of ‘EX-WORKS & FOB’ shipments•Deal with the Insurance Authorities and Shipping Line for major problems in transit and arrival of the goods•Making Goods Receipt Note for stock valuation and updating them in the system/Assist in making final decision in procurement•Taking care of all the Short Collection Notices received from Customs Show less

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  Midas Safety Careers

  Apr 2005 - Dec 2013

  RESPONSIBILITIES• Monitor shipments for on time departure and accurate arrival time.• Information from purchase order creation to warehouse delivery is then conveyed to various in-house departments.• Processed documentation accurately and sent to appointed freight forwarders accurately and on time. Accuracy and timeliness of documents created cost savings avoiding any late fees or penalties. • Created and monitored Letters of Credit. Documentation is created, gathered and sent to the banking institutions on a timely basis for payment Show less

  • Senior Procurement Officer Imports

    Apr 2005 - Dec 2013

  • Commercial officer

    Apr 2005 - Dec 2013
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  Midas Safety Careers

  Apr 2014 - now

  Assistant Manager Supply Chain & Imports Specialist

  CAREER SUMMARY• 15 years of work experience in Supply Chain• Working as an Assistant Procurement Manager.• Implemented procurement strategy and policies.• Hands on structuring freight negotiation through SAP Ariba.• Experience in SAP MM Modules.PERSONAL QUALITIES• Possess Leadership & Managerial skills.• Ability to work well under pressure & thrive on challenging works.• Good eye for detail, well organized, skilled in setting priorities.• Strong interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills.• Excellent co-ordination & communication skills.• Maintain a positive & healthy environment around me.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES HANDLED• Implement procurement strategy and policies.• Forecast procurement needs.• Develop and review purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of new products.• Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products and services.• Negotiate pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery in a timely manner.• Negotiate pricing and terms and conditions for services ensure delivery in a timely manner.• Establishing foreign and domestic suppliers.• Negotiating the lowest prices.• Administering an Internal purchasing system and create a successful procurement process.• Structuring product contracts.• Studying sales records and inventory levels• Coordinate with suppliers and placing orders• Controlling departmental budgets• Help to lower the cost and secure agreements.• Working on SAP System. Show less