Ahmed Konbar
Import/Export Coordinator
Newport
Summary
Efficient Import and Export Coordinator with extensive experience in logistics and international trade. Skilled in coordinating import and export activities, customs clearance and freight forwarding. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and nurturing solid relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Import and Export Coordinator
InXpress
08.2024 - Current
- Managing all imports and exports of products from Europe and the UK.
- Effectively serving as the customer’s freight lead, supported by our team, and working virtually as part of the customer’s team.
- Liaising with the customer on logistics requirements and delivery schedules—both from suppliers (for import) and customers (for export).
- Ensuring customs compliance - Certificates of Origin, Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Supplier’s Declarations, and liaison with customs agents for import and export.
- Producing regular reports for the customer’s project manager on shipping performance criteria and the performance of the supplier, analyzing and tracking logistics spend and performance.
- Coordinating, negotiating, and optimizing the performance of freight partners – ‘benchmarking’ to allow comparison with other potential carriers.
- Building and maintaining relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders.
Operations Specialist
ISCO EGYPT (INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS COMPANY)
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Completed all required import and Export paperwork including customs work, and all other essential documentation
- Tracking the Status of the shipment and informing the customer for Estimated time of arrival
- Requesting quotations from shipping lines and arranging booking based on the fastest and most cost effective shipping lines
- Uploading necessary documents on Nafeza system
- Collaborating with clients, agents, and haulage providers.
Export Coordinator Internship
AGRO ALEX GROUP
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Attended a 3 month Training as an Export Coordinator at one of the biggest Agricultural Export Companies in Egypt
- Key Responsibilities
- Tracking the status of the vessels before it arrives at destination.
- Preparing Documents such as Commercial Invoices, Packing List and Certificate of origin.
- Sending Draft Papers for this Documents to the Shipper to confirm on it. Sending Original documents to the shipper by Courier.
Education
MSC IN MANAGEMENT - OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
Swansea University
01.2024
BACHELOR IN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS - undefined
Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST)
08.2019
IGCSE CERTIFICATE - undefined
International Academy of Kuwait
07.2014
Skills
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in managing tight deadlines
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
- Transportation and logistics expertise
- Freight forwarding proficiency
- Able to identify and action process improvements
- Knowledgeable in SAP ERP functionalities
Interests
Lean Production, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain Management, SAP Software
Accomplishments
Achieved a 30% reduction in demurrage charges for key client "Tata Steel" by implementing strategic planning measures and coordinating closely with both the haulier and supplier, improving overall logistics efficiency.
Timeline
Import and Export Coordinator
InXpress
08.2024 - Current
Operations Specialist
ISCO EGYPT (INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS COMPANY)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Export Coordinator Internship
AGRO ALEX GROUP
08.2021 - 11.2021
BACHELOR IN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS - undefined
Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST)
IGCSE CERTIFICATE - undefined
International Academy of Kuwait
MSC IN MANAGEMENT - OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
Swansea University
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