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Nishad K Muhammed

Richmond,BC

Summary

Organized Logistics Specialist with 10 years of experience in project management and skill at multitasking with excellent prioritization and focus. Skilled at data analysis and streamlining operations for increased processing functionality and optimizing business profitability. Designed the supply chain process from procurement to Delivery.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics & Warehouse Assistant

Contract Furniture Solutions
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Direct coordination with forwarders & transporters for booking, carrier releases, loading plans, delivery plans, and empty container returns
  • Work closely with internal departments to dispatch purchase orders on time and update the system promptly
  • Negotiating freight rates with transportation providers, freight savings, and service improvement – FTL/LTL/AIR/FCL/LCL
  • Manage the movement of Imported Ocean containers FCL loads to warehouses and arrange distribution across Canada & USA
  • Communication with suppliers by phone and email regarding purchase orders, readiness, delivery instructions, delays, and shipping status
  • Prepare shipping documents and liaise with customs brokers & suppliers.
  • Record management of all shipment & logistics-related documents for post-audit
  • Validate that proper loading & packing process has been followed to avoid damage and upload all records to apply for future damage claims
  • Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
  • Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
  • Schedule local deliveries with the company’s truck within the city limit.
  • Maintain and periodically update the system with the inventory.
  • Check incoming shipments for part quality and discrepancies.
  • Track and report daily time spent in work activities accurately.
  • Report damaged and incomplete stock.
  • Process outgoing shipments in accordance with procedures and instructions
  • Assist in physical inventory cycle counting
  • Supervise all activities of the warehouse team responsible for efficient loading/unloading of trailers.
  • Tracked orders and notify customers of status or potential delays.

Freight & Logistics – Supervisor

Gulf Warehousing Co
12.2014 - 01.2023
  • FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar Local distribution.
  • Assisted material planning, inventory control, shipping and receiving.
  • Handled all modes of transport, Air, Ocean & road, both domestic & International
  • Assist in implementing new project plans and workflow and developing Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Onboard new vendors and set up new origin agents.
  • Monitored clients' satisfaction with products and services
  • OOG & Breakbulk shipments operation from Origin till delivery
  • Prepare & Verify shipping documents & HS codes with customer brokers.
  • Regular contact with Carriers / Terminal authorities to avoid detentions
  • Weekly meeting with the client to discuss Operational issues and forecast volume
  • Quarterly reporting to management – Cost, Revenue & Volume
  • Evaluate performance standards for carrier & transport service providers to ensure targets are achieved and find ways to reduce costs.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
  • Analyzed the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes or carriers
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
  • Cross-docking arrangement, categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Decisions across the project workstreams
  • Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
  • FCL Buyer Consolidation from the UK, Canada, USA and Europe
  • Focal Point and developing product

- LCL consolidation box from Europe to Qatar

- LTL/FTL from ME to Qatar

  • Increased revenue by 75%, working closely with Marketing to develop the project
  • Handled various Dangerous / Hazardous chemical materials
  • Audit the vendor’s invoice to process the payments.
  • Logistics optimization, preparing cost sheet and Analysis.
  • Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
  • Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Handled Armed forces and defence cargo shipments.

Shipping Coordinator

Maersk Shipping Line
02.2012 - 09.2014
  • Import customer coordination for South India
  • Export and Import documentation for south locations
  • ICD rail movement support
  • Cargo or Equipment release order
  • Follow up on long-standing containers and payments.
  • Meeting customs officials for manifested-related issues
  • Onboard confirmation to customers
  • CFS nomination and manifest assistance for customers with the back office
  • E-Commerce training for regular customers.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.

Freight Specialist

Agility Logistics
05.2010 - 02.2012
  • Examined cargo and freight shipments to check goods' condition.
  • Built working relationships with clients to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
  • Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
  • Observed and tracked consignments to verify timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
  • Import sales Sea & Air freight– Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East.
  • Follow up Pre-alert and verify HS codes & documents.
  • Deep selling and customer retention Handling customer complaints and needs.
  • Ensure Customer retention by implementing effective strategies.
  • In-Plant Logistics Co-ordination for the automotive client
  • Updating SAP - - advance shipment notice (stock availability), Stock release.
  • Inbound delivery and goods receipt
  • Planning cost-effective freight as per the consignment requirement.
  • Proactively contact customers with day-to-day shipment information.
  • BL Preparation and Issuing to the customer against payment.

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Sadanam Institute of Managment Studies
Kerala, India
01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

Calicut University
Kerala, India
12.2008

Skills

  • Shipping Documentation
  • Oversee Supply Chain
  • Transportation and Logistics Coordination
  • Fleet Dispatching
  • Large Order Fulfillment
  • Carrier Negotiations
  • Training and Leadership
  • Inventory and Supply Logistics
  • Customs & Distribution
  • Expediting
  • Freight Brokerage
  • Customer Experience
  • Cost Calculation
  • Freight Operations

Certification

  • Excel Advanced Formula Certificate - LinkedIn
  • Canada Driving License

Accomplishments

  • Supervised USD 20 million project with 12 staff members.
  • 15-20 ton Air freight & 300 containers monthly.
  • Streamlined outsourcing counter to 3rd party

Timeline

Logistics & Warehouse Assistant

Contract Furniture Solutions
02.2023 - 06.2023

Freight & Logistics – Supervisor

Gulf Warehousing Co
12.2014 - 01.2023

Shipping Coordinator

Maersk Shipping Line
02.2012 - 09.2014

Freight Specialist

Agility Logistics
05.2010 - 02.2012

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Sadanam Institute of Managment Studies

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

Calicut University
Nishad K Muhammed