Syed Azeem Shahid
Business
Rawalpindi
Summary
Efficient Import and Export Coordinator with extensive experience in logistics and international trade. Skilled in coordinating import and export activities, customs clearance and freight forwarding. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and nurturing solid relationships with stakeholders. Collaborative coordinator eager to leverage knowledge in freight forwarding and logistics. Skilled in tracking shipments, managing customs documentation and working effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong negotiation skills with good understanding of international trade regulations. Reliable candidate eager to leverage knowledge in logistics and transportation management. Strong communication and negotiation skills to oversee customs clearance and legal requirements. Flexible and excels under pressure in fast-paced environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Import and Export Coordinator
Sadat Enterprises
Islamabad
06.2003 - 02.2023
- Utilized logistics software to manage, monitor and track shipments from origin to destination.
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
- Prepared and submitted reports on import and export activity to management.
- Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
- Established and built positive relationships with vendors and carriers, promoting competitive shipping rates and service.
- Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Investigated discrepancies in shipping documents and resolved issues with vendors.
- Prepared shipping documentation, maintaining compliance with US Customs and international regulations.
- Monitored and maintained import and export tracking systems for delivery of accurate and up-to-date records of shipments.
- Observed and tracked consignments to verify timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Built working relationships with clients to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
- Examined cargo and freight shipments to check goods' condition.
- Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
- Bargained terms and rates with vendors and carriers for favorable shipping conditions.
- Originated and implemented operational processes and procedures, amplifying productivity.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
- Advised clients on transportation and payment methods.
- Directed delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods.
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
- Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.
- Analyzed shipping reports to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Researched and helped evaluate new potential suppliers and vendors for better service and pricing.
- Developed strategies to reduce overall shipping costs while maintaining high-quality service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Unnivery of Punjab
Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Shipping documents preparation
Stored goods retrieval
Pickup arrangements
Cargo shipment estimations
Goods classification
Shipping method determination
Cargo shipment weighing
Cargo unloading
Timeline
Import and Export Coordinator
Sadat Enterprises
06.2003 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Unnivery of Punjab
04.2001 -