Ghulam Askari

Experience

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  Al Majdouie Group

  Nov 2001 - Jan 2004

  Terminal Supervisor

  • Terminal Operations Management: Led and optimized terminal operations, overseeing the dispatch and tracking of 90 trucks and coordinating container logistics to ensure smooth flow.• Logistics Coordination: Managed container collection, breakbulk loading, and port shuttling, ensuring efficient transportation processes and adherence to tight schedules.• Procedure Development: Developed and implemented operational procedures for container and breakbulk shipments, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry best practices.• Reporting & Invoicing: Generated weekly and monthly reports to support accurate invoicing, providing full transparency and ensuring the reliability of logistics operations.This role strengthened my ability to manage high-volume terminal operations, streamline logistics workflows, and maintain high levels of accuracy and client satisfaction. Show less

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  Rabigh petrochemical logistics

  Jan 2004 - Nov 2016

  In my role as Department Head, I directed large-scale forwarding and transport operations, ensuring seamless logistics processes and delivering high performance across diverse supply chain functions.• High-Volume Logistics Leadership: Managed 3,600 to 4,500 containers (6,500 TEU) and 20KT of breakbulk material monthly, optimizing shipping logistics and ensuring timely deliveries.• Strategic Transportation Coordination: Oversaw end-to-end transportation and delivery operations, streamlining supply chain workflows to meet dynamic customer demands and project timelines.• Inland Operations Expertise: Successfully managed logistics for land-locked regions, ensuring efficient fleet utilization and transportation solutions for diverse shipment needs.• Fleet Optimization & Resource Allocation: Enhanced fleet performance by implementing optimized usage strategies, improving scheduling efficiency, and reallocating resources to maximize operational output.This role allowed me to showcase my expertise in managing high-volume operations, implementing innovative strategies, and delivering logistics excellence across international and inland networks. Show less • End-to-End Logistics Management: Oversaw domestic and international cargo shipments, managing 3,600 containers and 20KT of breakbulk material monthly across ocean and land routes.• Operational Excellence: Ensured timely deliveries by streamlining logistics processes, maintaining accurate shipping documentation, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.• Insurance & Claims Resolution: Expertly handled insurance claims for damaged cargo, liaising with clients and insurers to resolve issues promptly and minimize disruptions.• Team Leadership: Led and mentored a team of supervisors and coordinators, ensuring full compliance with transportation regulations and achieving consistent on-time performance. Show less

  • Department Head – Forwarding & Transport

    Jan 2007 - Nov 2016

  • Senior Supervisor – Forwarding & Transport

    Jan 2004 - Oct 2007
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  SANKYU Saudi Arabia

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2020

  Logistics Superintendent

  As Logistics Superintendent, I effectively managed large-scale logistics operations, ensuring seamless execution and delivering high-quality service across all aspects of the supply chain.• High-Volume Operations Management: Oversaw the handling of 2,500 to 4,200 containers and 9KT to 10KT of breakbulk materials monthly, maintaining smooth and efficient logistics workflows.• Transit Terminal Oversight: Directed operations at multiple transit terminals, including facilities with capacities of 650 containers and 1,200 containers at Jeddah yard, ensuring efficient container flow and management.• Fleet Optimization: Supervised a fleet of 120 trucks, including drivers and maintenance teams, enhancing fleet utilization and reducing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies.• Third-Party Collaboration: Partnered with third-party transporters to meet fluctuating logistics demands, ensuring on-time deliveries and maintaining client satisfaction.• Port Operations Streamlining: Optimized shuttling operations between ports, aligning processes with shipping line regulations, and ensuring compliance to achieve cost-effective and efficient shipping logistics.This role highlighted my ability to manage complex, high-volume operations while driving improvements in efficiency, compliance, and service delivery. Show less

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  SANKYU Saudi Arabia

  Feb 2021 - now

  As Operations Manager at Sakyu Saudi Arabia, I lead transformative logistics strategies and innovative solutions to drive operational excellence across supply chain processes.• AI-Driven Innovation: Designed and implemented advanced AI technologies to streamline supply chain operations, significantly reducing costs and boosting efficiency.• Cross-Functional Leadership: Led diverse teams to optimize logistics workflows, enhance service delivery, and ensure seamless coordination across warehousing, inventory, and distribution.• Strategic Vendor Management: Fostered partnerships with key vendors, ensuring operational alignment and on-time deliveries through collaborative and strategic planning.• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leveraged analytics and demand forecasting tools to refine inventory management practices, optimize warehouse operations, and meet evolving business needs.• Digital Collaboration: Championed a digital-first logistics management approach, mentoring teams on adopting emerging technologies and fostering remote collaboration.• Financial Stewardship: Directed logistics budgeting and financial performance, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and delivering measurable cost savings.• Regulatory Compliance: Maintained adherence to industry regulations and sustainability standards, embedding compliance as a core operational value.In this role, I consistently focus on delivering exceptional results by combining innovative solutions, strategic foresight, and team leadership to elevate logistics and supply chain operations. Show less In my role as Assistant Project Manager, I successfully led complex logistics projects, ensuring seamless execution and delivering exceptional value for high-profile clients, including Petro Rabigh, Natpet, and Maaden.• End-to-End Project Management: Directed 2PL logistics projects from inception to completion, achieving timely and successful deliveries aligned with client expectations.• Comprehensive Transportation Oversight: Managed truck fleet operations, shipping lines, container logistics, and breakbulk material handling with a focus on efficiency and reliability.• Client & Vendor Collaboration: Built strong relationships with clients and vendors, negotiating agreements to ensure high-quality service and timely deliveries.• Team Leadership: Coordinated and guided a team of logistics supervisors to deliver effective transportation solutions, meeting client-specific requirements and enhancing operational performance.• Operational Optimization: Streamlined workflows through resource optimization, rigorous cost control, and efficient scheduling, resulting in measurable cost savings.This role allowed me to demonstrate my ability to handle high-volume logistics, optimize resources, and deliver results through strategic planning, innovation, and collaborative leadership. Show less

  • Logistics Operations Manager

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Assistant Project Manager

    Feb 2021 - Feb 2023