OSAMA MOHAMED
IMPORT SENIOR MANAGER
Cairo,Cairo
Summary
With 16 years of experience in the small home appliances industry, this seasoned and accomplished senior manager consistently demonstrates the ability to streamline operations and lead teams to success. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise and drive innovation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Import Senior Manager
ELARABY GROUP
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
09.2008 - Current
- Company Overview: (The sole agent for Toshiba Corporation)
- Import Supervisor on CTV parts, components of LCD, LCD displays & plastic Material, LCD and water heater components and spare parts & SHA components & Materials
- As to Letter of Credits: Check Pro-forma invoice after receiving it from purchasing department (Applicant’s name, Beneficiary’s name, quantities, shipping ports and arrival air ports or sea ports, special requests, bank’s details, Incoterms, delivery time and shipping marks etc…)
- Apply pro-forma invoice to (GAFIFZ) to be stamped for import license
- Discuss any terms must be cited in L/C with the vendor prior to L/C creation
- Prepare the application to Issuing Bank which specify all terms and conditions like the charges in and out, confirmation instructions plus determine the required documents(for the above mentioned tasks) etc….
- Chasing L/C creation (bank's swift)
- Make correction for any terms or conditions with Issuing Bank if required
- Check with the vendor/supplier for any required amendments
- Chase the shipping and obtain original of all required shipping documents for clearance
- Follow up the payment to the vendor
- As to the insurance: Make the insurance with insurance companies to be covered the commodity according to Incoterms mentioned in L/C
- Check conditions in insurance policy/certificate according to the commodity like if transshipment covered or not, the values, currency, shipping port and destination port, etc…
- Negotiate & refund for compensation for damage & shortage at the shipped goods
- As to the shipping: The negotiation with the shipping lines for FCL or forwarders agents for LCL and freight forwards (Air) to obtain the best prices and containers free days
- Select the shipping lines for FCL or forwarders agents for LCL and freight forwards for air cargo
- Specify the method of the shipping according to the commodity (Break bulk, general cargo, dry container, flat rack, consolidation, air cargo)
- Follow up the vessels to know the arrival date in order to avert the demurrage at CY (follow up through internet or representative office)
- Settle freight payment, credit; check (FCL, LCL, GC and KGS)
- As to the Shipping documents: Check the shipping documents per L/C terms, UCP 600 once receiving it from the vendor and prior to submitting it to the bank to be endorsed in particular CI, CO, PL, EUR 1, and BOL
- Follow up the arrival date in case of sea cargoes
- As to the Customs: Draw up the shipping documents and pass it to the customs broker for the clearance
- Follow up with customs broker till the clearance
- Check customs tariff and customs calculation
- I'm doing the above steps also with Transfers (like payment in advance or collection or Cash against documents)
- Draw up and chase with the banks T.T (Telegraph Transfer)
- Very good communications with banks for L/Cs creation and remittance values to vendors
- Very good communication with banks for amendments and discrepancies in shipping documents
- As to the credit (treasury): Negotiation with banks to select the best credit offers to minimize the costing
- My company is SAP-ERP is implemented
- Responsible for posting of day to day logistics activities like creation of purchase orders, creation of LC, creation of shipments, creation of master records and generating of Reports in my company
- (The sole agent for Toshiba Corporation)
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely project deliveries and seamless communication.
Customer Accountant
HALWANY BROTHERS CO.
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
02.2008 - 08.2008
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
Accountant
L'UAB VOYAGE TOURS CO.
Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai
02.2007 - 01.2008
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
Trainee
Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics
Cairo, C
06.2006 - 01.2007
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
- Developed strong working relationships with trainees, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Ain Shams University
Cairo 01.2002 - 04.2006
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Tr
Alexandria, Egypt 11.2024 - Current
Skills
Windows
Word
Excel
Outlook
Negotiation
Talent development
Operations management
Cross-functional collaboration
Data analytics
Cross-functional communication
Documentation and reporting
Reporting management
Cross-functional team coordination
Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Data-driven decision making
Logistics operations management
Home
(02) 44786367
Majorresponsibilities
- Import Supervisor, Supervise import of CTV parts, components of LCD, LCD displays & plastic material, LCD and water heater components and spare parts & SHA components & materials.
- Letter of Credits, Check pro-forma invoice, apply for import license, discuss terms with vendors, prepare applications for issuing banks, chase L/C creation, check with vendors for amendments, follow up payment.
- Insurance, Make insurance with companies, check conditions in insurance policy, negotiate for compensation for damage & shortage.
- Shipping, Negotiate with shipping lines, select shipping methods, follow up vessels, settle freight payments.
- Shipping Documents, Check shipping documents per L/C terms, follow up arrival dates.
- Customs, Draw up shipping documents, follow up with customs broker, check customs tariff.
- Bank Communications, Communicate with banks for L/C creation, remittance values, amendments, and discrepancies.
- Credit Negotiation, Negotiate with banks to select best credit offers.
- SAP-ERP Responsibilities, Responsible for posting logistics activities, creation of purchase orders, LCs, shipments, master records, and generating reports.
Militaryservice
Exempted
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/19/85
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Tr
11.2024 - Current
SAP Training
11-2013
Import Senior Manager
ELARABY GROUP
09.2008 - Current
Customer Accountant
HALWANY BROTHERS CO.
02.2008 - 08.2008
Accountant
L'UAB VOYAGE TOURS CO.
02.2007 - 01.2008
Trainee
Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics
06.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Ain Shams University
01.2002 - 04.2006
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementCertification
SAP Training