Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
References
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Hassina IGHOUD

Ottawa,Canada

Summary

Pragmatic and agile Trade Coordinator with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Dedicated to reducing costs, improving performance and helping to grow the shipping department with forward-thinking changes. Well-versed in managing documentation, reporting and invoice processing. Results-oriented and productive with an upbeat mindset.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Trade Coordinator

CEVITAL SPA.
Algiers, Algeria
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated and monitored the progress for over 150 shipping operation to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
  • Trained and supervised a team of 5 Trade Executive staff, elevating department performance by 25%.
  • Implemented streamlined shipping policies and procedures that improved efficiency by 18%
  • Developed and maintained relationships with 80+ suppliers, customers, ship-owners, and port agents to facilitate successful completion of operations.
  • Monitored inventory levels successfully leading to a 70% decrease in stock out situations.
  • Advised management on strategies for optimizing supply chain efficiency through improved trade practices achieving an on-time delivery rate of 95%
  • Created reports on trade activities, including purchase order status, deliveries and payments.

Trade Executive

CEVITAL SPA.
Algiers, Algeria
09.2020 - 01.2023
  • Negotiated contracts with traders, suppliers, and customers to secure favorable terms.
  • Executed and managed 10+ import and 30+ export shipment files per month, achieving a 98% efficiency and accuracy KPI.
  • Prepared and verified shipping documents such as bills of lading, invoices, letters of credit, letters of indemnity, cargo insurance, and certificates of origin.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new staff members joining the commodities department.
  • Coordinated and tracked shipment progress, ensuring 98% timely and accurate delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding international trade.

Import/Export Logistics Assistant

MERINAL LABORATORIES, SARL.
Algiers, Algeria
02.2018 - 09.2020
  • Organized and monitored all import and export operations, including customs clearance, documentation, and transportation, adhering to tight schedules and deadlines.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to ensure timely completion of export shipments.
  • Collaborated with warehouse and other entities to coordinate physical movement and to ensure smooth flow of products between internal sites.
  • Provided guidance on packaging requirements for different types of cargo according to international regulations.
  • Performed data entry into company's systems related to shipping and logistics activities.

Export Documentary Agent

SARL LACHTER TRANSPORT & AUXILIARIES. ALGERIA
Algiers
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Prepared export documentation to ensure compliance with customs regulations and verified that the necessary documents were included in each shipment before releasing it.
  • Managed communication with clients during the custom clearance process.
  • Assisted customers with placing orders, answering questions about products, pricing, availability, product uses and payment terms.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as data entry, filing paperwork, updating databases and preparing reports.

Education

Master’s Degree - International Business

Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales - HEC
Algeria
06.2017

Certificate - Customs Declarant

MEDAV
Algeria
02.2015

Preparatory School - Business Economics

Ecole Préparatoire En Sciences Commerciales EPSEGG
Algeria
06.2014

Skills

  • Shipping Documentation Mastery
  • Data Analysis Competence
  • International trade knowledge
  • Decision-Making
  • Task Prioritization
  • Effective Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Transportation Coordination

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate

Hobbies and Interests

  • Learning foreign languages
  • Intercultural challenges
  • Hiking

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Trade Coordinator

CEVITAL SPA.
01.2024 - 04.2024

Trade Executive

CEVITAL SPA.
09.2020 - 01.2023

Import/Export Logistics Assistant

MERINAL LABORATORIES, SARL.
02.2018 - 09.2020

Export Documentary Agent

SARL LACHTER TRANSPORT & AUXILIARIES. ALGERIA
09.2017 - 01.2018

Master’s Degree - International Business

Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales - HEC

Certificate - Customs Declarant

MEDAV

Preparatory School - Business Economics

Ecole Préparatoire En Sciences Commerciales EPSEGG
Hassina IGHOUD