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Muhammad Asad Iqbal

Muhammad Asad Iqbal

Assistant Manager Import Sea Logistics
Flat No. 709, Green Tower, Garden West, Karachi

Summary

An enthusiastic Supply Chain Professional highly motivated to learn new things. Ability to work as an individual as well as in group. Aiming for a suitable role to utilize my expertise to benefit the organization that will enhance my professional development in Supply Chain

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Supply Chain (Imports)

Novatex Limited
Karachi
01.2015 - Current
  • Developed strategies to reduce overall shipping costs while maintaining high-quality service.
  • Established and built positive relationships with vendors and carriers, promoting competitive shipping rates and service.
  • Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import activities.
  • Researched and helped evaluate new potential suppliers and vendors for better service and pricing.
  • Develop Routing Plan of LCL, FCL & Break Bulk, based on Procurement Orders and other integrated requirements.
  • Raise RFQs through Ariba sourcing & attend meetings with shipping companies for negotiation of freight, terms and conditions.
  • Award shipments after assessing finest offers in comparison to secure cost savings.
  • Review Proforma Invoice and IncoTerms to proceed with L/C or Bank contracts.
  • Timely establishment of L/C’s, Advance payment, Bank Contracts & send to different banks.
  • Arrange L/C amendments through banks upon supplier's request. (if any).
  • After L/C, Bank Contract & Advance payment establishment follow-up from suppliers for shipping documents and shipping status.
  • Arrange Surveyor for visual inspection of Break Bulk shipment during loading at POL
  • Monitor in-transit consignments in order to ensure planned lead time
  • Tackle with operational issues & resolve with permanent solution after determining root cause.
  • Verify B/L drafts and freight bills for D/O arrangements
  • To update and follow-up L/C Expiry statements from bank.
  • Prepare letters / documentations evidencing export of consignments for submission to Custom House, Karachi, to get post-dated cheques and indemnity bonds released from Custom under Manufacturing Bond SRO 450(1)/2001, and send to Treasury Dept., for cancellation from their records.
  • Achieving KPIs & prepare various monthly and quarterly analytical reports
  • Report to Head of import department for daily assignments, targets and objective

Accounting Assistant

Sogo Group Of Companies
Karachi
06.2011 - 12.2014
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions in Oracle Forms - Runtime.
  • Administered online banking functions
  • Monitored and recorded company expenses
  • Looked after credit limits of customers and ensure compliance with agreed terms.
  • Liason with bankers regarding financial transactions.
  • Performed general office duties and administrative tasks.
  • Maintained up to date records of clients.
  • Accounting of goods under replacement.
  • Prepared miscellaneous general entries for re-billing.

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Khadim Ali Shah University (KASBIT)
Karachi, Pakistan
07.2017 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Commerce -

Govt College of Commerce & Economics
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2011 - 03.2013

Skills

    Planning and Coordination

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Software

SAP S4 HANA

ARIBA SOURCING

ORACLE

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth : 08th June, 1992
  • Father’s Name : Muhammad Iqbal Machiyara
  • Place of Birth :Karachi
  • Nationality : Pakistani
  • Religion : Islam
  • Marital Status : Married
  • Languages : Urdu/English

Timeline

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Khadim Ali Shah University (KASBIT)
07.2017 - 02.2020

Supply Chain (Imports)

Novatex Limited
01.2015 - Current

Accounting Assistant

Sogo Group Of Companies
06.2011 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Commerce -

Govt College of Commerce & Economics
01.2011 - 03.2013
Muhammad Asad IqbalAssistant Manager Import Sea Logistics