Abel Tesfaye

Abel Tesfaye

Customer Service Representative

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Logistics Transportation and commercial manager | Logistics Professional | Supply Chain Management | MBA | MLSCM | LSCM

  • Education

    • FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations

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      FIATA DIPLOMA IN FRIGHT FORWARDING Freight forwarding
    • Ethiopian freight forwarders and shipping agents association

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      Certificate Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
    • National aviation collage ethiopia

      2022 - 2024
      Master's degree Logistics and supply chain management
    • Lunar International collage

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General
    • University of Gondar

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Experience

    • Greenroad International Logistics格林福德国际物流

      Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
      Customer Service Representative
    • Greenroad International Logistics

      Dec 2019 - now

      Strategic Planning: Develop and implement logistics and transportation strategies across Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, and Eritrea to optimize supply chain efficiency.Operations Management: Oversee daily logistics operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods across three countries.Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a diverse team of logistics and commercial professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.Vendor Management: Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and service providers to ensure reliable and quality services.Financial Oversight: Monitor and manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure financial targets are met.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, ensuring continuity and resilience.Customer Relations: Enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring consistent and reliable service delivery.Major Successes:Cost Reduction: Implemented innovative logistics solutions that reduced transportation costs by 20% while improving delivery times across Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Eritrea.Efficiency Improvement: Streamlined supply chain processes, leading to a 25% increase in operational efficiency.Customer Satisfaction: Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by improving service reliability and communication.Vendor Partnerships: Secured long-term contracts with key vendors, resulting in improved service quality and cost savings.Cross-Border Coordination: Successfully managed logistics operations across three countries, ensuring seamless integration and coordination. Show less Major Duties:Documentation Management: Prepare and process import/export documentation in compliance with customs regulations and company policies.Customs Clearance: Coordinate with customs agents to ensure timely clearance of goods, resolving any issues that may arise.Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers to arrange shipments, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery of goods.Logistics Coordination: Coordinate transportation and logistics activities, including scheduling shipments and managing freight forwarders.Compliance Assurance: Ensure all shipments comply with international trade regulations, tariffs, and customs requirements.Inventory Management: Track and manage inventory levels, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting.Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the import and export of goods, including delays, damages, and compliance issues.Cost Management: Monitor and control costs related to import/export activities, negotiating with carriers and suppliers to achieve cost savings.Market Research: Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and trends in international trade. Show less

      • Logistics Transportation and commercial Manager

        Mar 2021 - now
      • IMPORT AND EXPORT OPERATION REPRESENTATIVE

        Dec 2019 - Mar 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MEAL Essentials Certificate

      The Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation
      Feb 2025
    • Introduction to Fleet Management

      THE FLEET FORUM ASSOCIATION
      Mar 2025
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Life time member

      Issued by Ethiopian Red Cross society on Sept 2021
      Ethiopian Red Cross societyAssociated with Abel Tesfaye
    • Fundraising Coordinator

      Issued by mekedonia on May 2017
      mekedoniaAssociated with Abel Tesfaye