Saadi Tahiri
Toronto,ON
Summary
Strategic Director of Container Transportation with 11 years of comprehensive experience in Container district transportation operations. Well-versed in coordinating routing and scheduling efforts, overseeing Containers maintenance operations and meticulously handling transportation department budgeting. Committed professional possessing strong work ethic and high level of integrity. Familiar with pupil transportation safety standards, laws and regulations.
Resourceful Director of Operations achieved customer fulfillment goals through effective management of cost and logistics determinants. Implemented plan to maximize company revenues with minimal additional resource investment. Worked closely with internal partners, and adopted new functional technology to meet preset goals and objectives.
Dedicated professional highly skilled in transportation flow management. Talented individual offering dynamic skills in import and export laws and strategic initiatives. Organized Container Transportation Manager competent in inbound and outbound. Highly talented in efficiency planning, cost reduction and budget control. Outstanding problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Serves as point-of-contact for all transportation-related inquiries and issues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Logistics Operations
Capital Transportation Logistics Services
03.2012 - 03.2023
- Manage and oversee daily operations of containers transportation services.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes.
- Advised logistics management and structures for staffing levels to maintain adequate numbers.
- Detected and enforced improvement opportunities in supply chain.
- Delivered logistic support to leverage existing resources with cost-effective savings.
- Managed functional areas of logistics.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
- Provided support to commander and executive staff members.
- Developed logistical checklists to guide activities support.
- Coordinated mission details and communicated with unit to convey changes.
- Organized unit training operations and managed details when unit move was required.
- Generated payments for program-related activities to keep accurate records of financial expenditure.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Directed activities of staff performing.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
- Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
- Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
- Analyzed procurement requests to identify service providers' information with performance, quality and prices to determine transaction requirements.
- Tracked assets disposal and determined IOM's best interest to upgrade inventory list.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Collaborated with supply chain management.
- Oversaw staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and mistakes.
- Integrated logistics operations with existing and new business processes.
- Directed activities of staff performing and maintenance to equipments.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2015
Skills
- Transportation Management Systems
- DOT Requirements
- Lean Principles
- Container Transportation Methods
- Project Requirements
- Workplace Safety
- Federal Contracting
- Overseeing Transportation
- Safe Transportation
- Clerical Support
- Client Needs Assessment
- Creative Solutions
- Client Base Retention
- Route Optimization
- Daily Operations Management
- Local Traffic Laws
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- Billing Systems
- Profit Margins
- Fleet Dispatching
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Inventory Audits
- Improvement Recommendations
- Staff Development
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Incoming Shipments Review
- Carrier Negotiations
- Hazardous Material Tracking
- Organizational Requirements Monitoring
- Process Monitoring
- Traffic Management
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Development Management
- Defective Product Removal and Disposal
- Outgoing Shipments Oversight
- Enterprise Resource Planning Software
- Safety Regulations Implementation
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Freight Handling
- Performance Maximization
- Resource Management
- Profit and Loss Management
- Data Interpretation
- Budget Preparation and Management
- Complaint Investigation and Resolution
- Accounting Softwares
- Regulations Compliance
- Business Workflows
- Reverse Logistics
- Cost Control
- Internal Loss Prevention
- Performance Monitor
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Distribution Reporting and Documentation
- Inventory Management Software
- Web-Based Logistics Information Systems
- Continuous Improvement Projects
Timeline
Director of Logistics Operations
Capital Transportation Logistics Services
03.2012 - 03.2023
MBA - Business Administration
University of Toronto
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