Irshad Sattar

Experienced Logistics & Supply-Chain Professional

A Business Management Graduate professional with over 9 years of experience in Logistics, Supply-Chain & Warehouse Operations. Thorough understanding of GCC and Intl Customs regulations for imports and exports practical knowledge and experience in handling documentation required by letter of credit as well as all other shipping documents. Expertise in price negotiation in ocean, air and land freight. Extensive experience in Vendor Management, implementing cost saving measures. Experienced in SAP – Sales and distribution module for Logistics. Successfully managed logistics operation for Major Projects such as Qatar Metro rail, Hotel Sheraton renovation project for Qatar & Emiri Palace Oman.

Last Resume Update May 11, 2019
Address dubai, United Arab Emirates
E-mail [email protected]
Phone Number +971567301074

Experience

KONE Middle East
Logistics & Supply-Chain Coordinator
Jun 2016 - Current

Logistics & Order management Coordinator – Distribution Business , Dubai UAE (2018- Present)
Responsible for Planning & Order Management of Distributor Business for UAE, IRAN, MENA and rest of GCC region: Managing the distributor orders by acting as an interface between Sales Engg, Factories & Distributor. This includes SAP based pricing and tendering of order upon PO confirmation coordinate with Factory (Finland team) for production and shipping. Providing timely update to customer, updating factories on customer requirements, change or faulty order management, Preparing monthly revenue reports. Process purchase orders Source Freight forwarders negotiate freight charges, customs clearance, warehouse management for Controlling costs, stability,Ensuring all products are shipped and delivered in accordance with the agreed terms & conditions of the contract...Planning and preparation of Air/ ocean freight shipping documentation required by letter of credit as well as all other shipments and coordinating wth Ministry of TRA, Customs & Chamber of commerce on certain cases.

Logistics Coordinator – KONE Bahrain & Qatar - Metro Rail & Lusail Light Rail Project (2016-18)
Bahrain – Successfully planned set up and secured contract for 3/4PL operations that included – Shipping Air and ocean Freight local customs Transportation and warehousing for the ongoing project of KONE for Bahrain Intl airport.

Qatar - KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, had won an order April 27, 2016 to supply elevators and escalators for the Qatar Rail Project in Doha. The contract included the delivery of over 500 items of equipment for Doha Metro's Red Line South and Gold Line. The Doha Metro project is a planned rapid transit system in Qatar's capital city. Comprised of 4 lines and includes 100 stations. spanning a length of 215 km. It will be an integral component of the larger Qatar Rail network, which will include a long-distance rail for passengers and freight, linking Qatar to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and Lusail City's local Light Rail Transit (LRT).
As Logistics Coordinator the core responsibility included to be single point of contact between KONE Factory and Metro team. Responsible for planning of logistics and Supply-Chain Operations that included sourcing of freight forwarder, local transportation and fleet management, Securing freight cost and contract with reliable freight forwarder planning of loading and shipping of equipment within project deadline. Site logistics management, Local Customs Clearance and transportation and setting up of Site Warehouse facility and operations management.

UCC- Urbacon Contracting
Logistics Coordinator
Apr 2014 - May 2016

Responsible for sourcing, purchase & planning of international shipments both air ocean and land freight in coordination with suppliers for the group companies that included – General cargo( Furniture sanitary ware Kitchen, MEP material), & FMCG products for sister concern GULFMED for food division, Identify and develop key suppliers and vendors, Review all contractual terms and agreements for major key vendors for Qatar. Customs Clearance, LC Shipment (Letter of Credit), Local Transportation and warehouse operations included delivery fleets

Agility Logistics
Key Accounts Supply-Chain Executive
Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

Responsible for handling supply-chain operations for clients in various sectors FMCG, Oil and gas, General cargo and Pharma logistics operations and quoting price for air/ sea and land shipment. Coordinating for shipping, customs clearance and delivery operations. Arranged large consolidated ocean shipments to an array of international clients

UPS - United Parcel Services
Key Accounts Supply-Chain Executive
Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

Responsible for handling existing clients logistics operations and pricing for air/ sea and land shipment of various business sector like – Retail, FMCG General cargo. Supporting clients with most economically feasible shipping routes in order to ensure customer satisfaction at the same time maximizing profits.

TNT Express
Inside Sales Executive
Oct 2010 - Jan 2012

Responsible for handling existing clients logistics operations and pricing for air courier and cargo.

Education

Karnataka University
Bachelor of Commerce
Jun 2005 - Jun 2008

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