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DSV - Global Transport and LogisticsInfield Logistic Manager
Jan. 2025Tabuk, Saudi Arabia• Served as the primary logistics liaison between Trojena Logistics, Project stakeholders, and PMC, ensuring effective communication and alignment of logistics operations with project goals.
• Participated in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) meetings, providing strategic logistical insights to support planning and execution.
• Managed land allocations within logistics parks and regularly inspected infrastructure to assess transportation challenges and ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with Road, Air/Sea, and Solutions divisions to coordinate logistics reporting and performance monitoring.
• Reviewed Scope of Works (SoW) for awarded contracts to confirm logistical feasibility and compliance with operational standards.
• Maintained and updated trackers to provide visibility, enable timely reporting, and escalate issues where necessary.
• Tracked and reported key performance indicators (KPIs), aiming to improve efficiency and eliminate manual reporting through automation.
• Issued weekly detention reports and distributed regular updates including traffic movement and violations.
• Collected contractor feedback and facilitated resolution of operational issues to strengthen contractor-DSV relationships.
• Maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) defining responsibilities across logistics divisions and ensured adherence.
• Participated in and contributed to weekly SIMOPS and internal departmental meetings, staying informed on cross-functional activities.
• Followed up proactively on pending NEOM approvals, including timely review and submission of Progress Statement (PS) reports.
• Ensured constant communication across all logistics channels, including emergency platforms
Antonoil IFMSFreight Forwarding Lead
Jul. 2020 - Dec. 2024Basra, Al-Basra Governorate, Iraq• Successfully revised and evolved an Integrated Facilities Management Services (IFMS), Freight Forwarding, and Customs Clearance Contract for Basra Oil Company in Majnoon.
• Managed and supervised the IFMS contract valued at $47 million, overseeing global logistics of assets, materials, and equipment for supply in Basra, Iraq.
• Led a team of ten individuals, established SOP manual for purchase orders, emphasizing standardized processes and efficient operations.
• Mentored and developed the team, focusing on continuous improvement and productivity enhancement.
• Conducted training sessions for the Freight Forwarding Department to enhance productivity and skills.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge in global shipping and customs clearance procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Held responsibility as Contract Holder for the IFMS contract, managing its lifecycle and ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Managed contractor performance, maintained satisfactory service delivery, and addressed HSSE performance concerns.
• Completed transition of contracts, roles, and responsibilities on-site, ensuring smooth operations.
• Developed and implemented procedures and policies to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Built and maintained effective relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and team members, facilitating collaboration and communication.
• Reported Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders and Contract Holders to ensure compliance with service contracts and standards.
Gulf Agency CompanyProject Logistics Manager
Jul. 2016 - Dec. 2017Kuwait• Played a crucial role in analyzing, developing, and implementing strategic business plans and policies to ensure organizational growth, profitability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Managed end-to-end projects, ensuring project objectives were completed on schedule and within budget.
• Devised and maintained processes for all deliveries in line with project logistics plans, maintaining alignment with internal and external customers.
• Provided training and supervision to cross-functional teams for tracking and executing project-related tasks, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Contributed to business development by identifying new opportunities and executing policies, including proposal development.
• Assisted in developing standard operating procedures and training implementation teams and staff.
• Observed and analyzed logistic contract requirements to ensure quality and timeliness of services for various customers.
• Provided leadership in reviewing the work of assigned staff and contracts, designing standard project templates for multiple logistics projects.
• Mentored and developed an established team to foster a high-performing culture, improving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) metrics.
• Managed logistics for the Larsen & Toubro Kuwait project from March 2016 to December 2017, specifically Kuwait Oil Company Gathering Center 32 (KOC GC32) Oil gathering Center logistics management, clearance, and delivery, with a total contract value of KD 900.000.-
Gulf agency companyProject Logistics Manager
Jul. 2016 - Dec. 2017Kuwait• Played a crucial role in analyzing, developing, and implementing strategic business plans and policies to ensure organizational growth, profitability, and cost-effectiveness. • Managed end-to-end projects, ensuring project objectives were completed on schedule and within budget. • Devised and maintained processes for all deliveries in line with project logistics plans, maintaining alignment with internal and external customers. • Provided training and supervision to cross-functional teams for tracking and executing project-related tasks, budgets, and resource allocations. • Contributed to business development by identifying new opportunities and executing policies, including proposal development. • Assisted in developing standard operating procedures and training implementation teams and staff. • Observed and analyzed logistic contract requirements to ensure quality and timeliness of services for various customers. • Provided leadership in reviewing the work of assigned staff and contracts, designing standard project templates for multiple logistics projects. • Mentored and developed an established team to foster a high-performing culture, improving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) metrics. • Managed logistics for the Larsen & Toubro Kuwait project from March 2016 to December 2017, specifically Kuwait Oil Company Gathering Center 32 (KOC GC32) Oil gathering Center logistics management, clearance, and delivery, with a total contract value of KD 900.000.-
Gulf Agency CompanyProject Logitics Manager
Jun. 2016 - Jan. 2019Kuwait
ShellFreight Forwarding & Logistics (Freight Control Tower Lead)
Jun. 2013 - Jun. 2016Basra , Iraq• Spearheaded business operations of the company with strategic inputs across diverse functional
domains to achieve agreed revenue and profitability levels.
• Established a plan to ensure optimized overall transportation cost/utilization of vehicles for
both primary and secondary operations without affecting on-time deliveries.
• Led the team and directed the global logistics of all assets, well, and project-related materials
and equipment for supplying in Basra, Iraq.
• Managed a freight forwarding contract worth $84 million for the Majnoon Oilfield.
• Liaised with third parties to negotiate logistic agreements, including arranging suitable and
cost-effective modes of transport to meet deadlines, evaluating and approving costs, and
approving invoices.
• Reviewed and maintained shipping documentation to ensure compliance with customs
requirements both at global points of export and at points of import through Iraq customs.
• Oversaw the movement of 955 purchase orders consisting of 39,659 pieces, 6,249,107.91
kilograms, of supplies into Iraq, including fast track projects.
• Discussed identifying the status of logistics, well, assets with the logistics site leaders and
analyzed key reporting sites for logistics promptness and delivery status for the program.
• Supervised fast-track government projects in Basra and managed the delivery within given deadline
PanalpinaProject Manager, Kuwait/Iraq
Jan. 2007 - Jun. 2013Kuwait• Developed and evaluated vendors, maintaining strong communication between different
divisions and vendors to ensure delivery schedules were met.
• Achieved higher operational efficiency and resource rationalization, identifying issues and risks
related to operational activities and implementing required mitigation actions.
• Cultivated long-term business relationships with suppliers (local and international) to achieve
operational advantages, initiating partnerships with external vendors through negotiation of
purchase order contracts and subcontracts.
• Provided management services to key clients, improving and applying SOPs and operational
procedures now used as standards for the region.
• Accountable for the movement of shipments from various backgrounds, including hubs in the
Middle East to Iraq, delivering warehousing and logistical support to planning operation teams
and personnel management.
• Created extracts based on client requirements and managed cargo for the final delivery of
projects across Iraq, overseeing the transportation of over 2,500,000 kilograms of supplies in
more than 550 shipments within 18 months.
• Overseen and concluded logistic projects for the US government in Iraq, totaling a value of $57
million under LOGCAP III (Logistics Civil Augmentation Program), including logistics
management, cargo receipt, warehousing, export packing, and air, road, and ocean transport to
CENTCOM area.
PanalpinaProject Manager
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007Istanbul, Turkey• Spearheaded all project management activities, including sales and project customer
interactions, managing project deliverables, stakeholder relationships, schedule adherence,
requirements management, and overall project team performance.
• Controlled the management of cargo dimensional and over-dimensional operations, overseeing
transportation via ocean, air (including full charter and commercial carriers), and road transport
as per customer requirements.
• Supervised all inbound and outbound cargoes from/to America, Europe, Central Asia, Middle
East, to/from Turkey, or on a cross-trade basis.
• Achieved 100% successful delivery of all materials and supplies with zero loss or damage
while operating in the combat zone of Iraq, including loading 2500 cubic meters of pipes to
Azerbaijan for the BP pipeline project.
• Prepared suitable vessel, aircraft, and truck movements, while observing and controlling
quotations to ensure positive profit margins.
• Managed projects include:
-USAID: Iraq, from 2003 to April 2005 - Iraq Infrastructure Reconstruction Program,
Phase I
Contract Value: $13,389,365.50
Responsibilities included overseeing logistics management, coordinating cargo
receipt, managing warehousing in the United States and Kuwait, and facilitating air,
ocean, and road transport to and within Iraq.
-PCO Oil North Program: Iraq, from 2004 to 2006 - Iraq, Oil & Gas Reconstruction
in Northern Iraq, the Prime Contractor
Contract Value: $17,120,000
Engaged in logistics staffing, management, and support operations, both in the
home office and in the theatre. Managed cargo receipt, oversaw warehousing,
conducted export packing, and organized air, ocean, and road transport to and within Iraq
Panalpina World Nakliyat Ltd Sti, IstanbulProject Manager
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007Istanbul, Turkey• Spearheaded all project management activities, including sales and project customer interactions, managing project deliverables, stakeholder relationships, schedule adherence, requirements management, and overall project team performance. • Controlled the management of cargo dimensional and over-dimensional operations, overseeing transportation via ocean, air (including full charter and commercial carriers), and road transport as per customer requirements. • Supervised all inbound and outbound cargoes from/to America, Europe, Central Asia, Middle East, to/from Turkey, or on a cross-trade basis. • Achieved 100% successful delivery of all materials and supplies with zero loss or damage while operating in the combat zone of Iraq, including loading 2500 cubic meters of pipes to Azerbaijan for the BP pipeline project. • Prepared suitable vessel, aircraft, and truck movements, while observing and controlling quotations to ensure positive profit margins. • Managed projects include: -USAID: Iraq, from 2003 to April 2005 - Iraq Infrastructure Reconstruction Program, Phase I Contract Value: $13,389,365.50 Responsibilities included overseeing logistics management, coordinating cargo receipt, managing warehousing in the United States and Kuwait, and facilitating air, ocean, and road transport to and within Iraq. -PCO Oil North Program: Iraq, from 2004 to 2006 - Iraq, Oil & Gas Reconstruction in Northern Iraq, the Prime Contractor Contract Value: $17,120,000 Engaged in logistics staffing, management, and support operations, both in the home office and in the theatre. Managed cargo receipt, oversaw warehousing, conducted export packing, and organized air, ocean, and road transport to and within Iraq
PanalpinaArea Tender & Purchasing Air Manager
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2005Istanbul, TurkeyDuties and responsibilities included; developing competitive business proposals in response to customer RFI’s, RFQ’s, RFP‘s for targeted account with other regions procurement; trade lane management within required time line; coordinated procurement and operations; developed and maintained a knowledge pricing database of transporters; operated for full charter aircraft chartering, pricing, handling and operations; handled truck + air pricing and operations for Global Accounts. Established Full truck load and air operation, pricing for national and individual participants for exhibitions worldwide. Gained shipments of 250 participants to move their products for the Moscow Fair, movement was coordinated with government participation and personally coordinated the operation/documentation with each client.
Panalpina World Nakliyat Ltd Sti. IstanbulArea Tender & Purchasing Air Manager
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2005Istanbul, TurkeyDuties and responsibilities included; developing competitive business proposals in response to customer RFI’s, RFQ’s, RFP‘s for targeted account with other regions procurement; trade lane management within required time line; coordinated procurement and operations; developed and maintained a knowledge pricing database of transporters; operated for full charter aircraft chartering, pricing, handling and operations; handled truck + air pricing and operations for Global Accounts. Established Full truck load and air operation, pricing for national and individual participants for exhibitions worldwide. Gained shipments of 250 participants to move their products for the Moscow Fair, movement was coordinated with government participation and personally coordinated the operation/documentation with each client.
PanalpinaTerritory Account Sales & Marketing / Account Manager
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2004Istanbul, TurkeyDeveloped relationships with lost /new clients, and increased the volume of cargo with the targeted amount of profit within the given period. After sales, prepared SOPs for the gained clients and for handover to operations, continued to follow up on all operations to ensure customer satisfaction.
Panalpina World Nakliyat Ltd Sti. IstanbulTerritory Account Sales & Marketing / Account Manager
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2004Istanbul, TurkeyDeveloped relationships with lost /new clients, and increased the volume of cargo with the targeted amount of profit within the given period. After sales, prepared SOPs for the gained clients and for handover to operations, continued to follow up on all operations to ensure customer satisfaction.
PanalpinaAir Cargo Sales
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2002Istanbul, TurkeyAir cargo sales activities for both Export & Import; Prepared presentations for new clients, and presented Panalpina, and its capabilities, to best serve the customer’s demands. Visited lost clients and tried to regain new business from them. Prepared promotional rates for air, truck + air, and distributed them to the clients. Conducted follow ups with each client. Although not a duty requirement, secured an air charter and delivered the load to the destination on time.
Panalpina World Transport Nakliyat Ltd Sti. IstanbulAir Cargo Sales
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2002Istanbul, TurkeyAir cargo sales activities for both Export & Import; Prepared presentations for new clients, and presented Panalpina, and its capabilities, to best serve the customer’s demands. Visited lost clients and tried to regain new business from them. Prepared promotional rates for air, truck + air, and distributed them to the clients. Conducted follow ups with each client. Although not a duty requirement, secured an air charter and delivered the load to the destination on time.
PanalpinaAir Cargo Responsible
Oct. 1999 - Dec. 2001Istanbul, TurkeyInspecting, weighing, and estimating charges for cargo shipment
Completed all in bond moves, such as customs clearance / permits /delivery of documents and shipments.
Coordinating with clients and determining fastest and safest mode of transportation of the goods
Preparing flight and shipping documents following U.S. Customs rules and regulations
Ensured that payable and receivable documents are completed accurately and forwarded on time to PA offices, sub-contractors, and to clients.
Updated Track and Trace application with ATA, documents release, and POD date. Ensured that file contains all necessary document copies in proper sequence. Distributed documents and prepared copies in accordance with Consignee’s, PA’s and/or origin country requirements.
Panalpina World Nakliyat Ltd Sti. IstanbulAir Cargo Responsible
Oct. 1999 - Dec. 2001Istanbul, TurkeyInspecting, weighing, and estimating charges for cargo shipment Completed all in bond moves, such as customs clearance / permits /delivery of documents and shipments. Coordinating with clients and determining fastest and safest mode of transportation of the goods Preparing flight and shipping documents following U.S. Customs rules and regulations Ensured that payable and receivable documents are completed accurately and forwarded on time to PA offices, sub-contractors, and to clients. Updated Track and Trace application with ATA, documents release, and POD date. Ensured that file contains all necessary document copies in proper sequence. Distributed documents and prepared copies in accordance with Consignee’s, PA’s and/or origin country requirements.
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