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KARIM SAMUEL ASFAR

Montreal,Canada

Summary

Dynamic logistics professional with CEVA LOGISTICS - CMA CGM, adept at process improvement and strategic planning. Achieved a 15% reduction in transit times while fostering strong relationships with air carriers. Proficient in SAP and Excel (VBA), demonstrating collaborative leadership and emotional intelligence to drive operational excellence.

Work History

Logistics & Freight Forwarding Operations

CEVA LOGISTICS - CMA CGM
Beirut, Lebanon
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Implemented strategic planning to optimize supply chain processes, reducing transit times by 15% and enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with 3 air carriers, negotiating favorable rates and ensuring cost-effective solutions for clients.
  • Streamlined ocean freight best practices in containerization and cargo consolidation to maximize cost-efficiency in ocean freight operations.
  • Oversaw warehousing operations, optimizing storage layouts and implementing efficient inventory management practices.

Education

BSc - Industrial Engineering

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Montreal, Canada
06.2025

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Arena Simulation Software
  • FLUENT IN FRENCH, ENGLISH, ARABIC
  • SAP
  • Excel (VBA)
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Conflict mediation
  • Empathetic listening
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Adaptability

Projects

INDU 490: Capstone, Implementation of Lean Principles at Allium - Capstone Project for Workflow and Capacity Optimization, Conducted time studies, value stream mapping, and ergonomic analysis to identify production inefficiencies in a multi-warehouse layout., Proposed and simulated layout redesign and automation using Arena, forecasting with Excel's Holt-Winters model, and lean pitch-interval systems., Achieved a projected 41% increase in daily throughput and validated a scalable strategy with ROI analysis and phased implementation plans. INDU 423: Inventory Control, Inventory management, Developed and implemented an improved inventory replenishment strategy for a go-kart shop, optimizing stock levels to reduce holding costs and streamline ordering processes. INDU 311: Discreet Event Simulation, Schedule Simulation, Modeled British Airways flight schedule using Rockwell Arena, optimizing staffing levels for efficiency.

Volunteer Experience

Action Contre la Faim, 2012-2020, Participated in the yearly event 'Course Contre la Faim' for 7 consecutive years and was a member of the staff during the 2019 and 2020 runs., Helped organize logistics and coordinated volunteer teams for events with over 200 participants.

Timeline

Logistics & Freight Forwarding Operations

CEVA LOGISTICS - CMA CGM
07.2023 - 08.2023

BSc - Industrial Engineering

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
KARIM SAMUEL ASFAR