TALAL JUMA AL-ORAIMI

Shipping Manager (logistics) with over 14 years of successful experience in logistics and supply chain. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in OMIFCO. Strengths in shipping logistics and supply chain backed by training in supply chain Management.

Certificate award for Shipping For logistics in global fertilizer trade

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships with clients, employees, and industry professionals
• Strong working knowledge of applicable logistics automated systems for the assigned function
• Highly organized and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to lead by example, strong leadership profile
• Knowledge of Excel and excellent overall PC and Microsoft skills, ability to prepare reports, perform spreadsheet calculations, and learn new software tools
• PC proficient in Windows based software programs. Ability to develop proficiency with company computer system is essential
• Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands, the ability to change direction quickly is critical

· Strong ability to identify areas of improvement/optimization along with the ability to implement plans and strategies

· Good analytical and writing skills and able to strongly drive for result

Supply chain

· Extensive knowledge of coordinating all of the entities involved in a supply chain.

· Knowledge of managing returns and rejections professionally & promptly with suppliers.

· Extensive experience in the strategic planning and transportation of products.

· Experience of liaising with forwarders and overseas companies to arrange collections.

· Able to negotiating rates with local contractors and also international companies.

· Planning of procurement, production, inventory control, logistics and distribution.

Management

· Possessing creative problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Proven ability to ensure that products are delivered in a good state and on time.

· Willingness to work unusual hours.

· Highly effective motivator with strong written and spoken communication skills.

· An ability to handle the pressures arising from having to meet deadlines and targets.

· Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them.

· Having a passion for delivering excellent customer service in a cost effective way.

Duties:

· Monitoring data management to keep accurate product, contract, pricing and invoicing information.

· Working closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations and reduce cost.

· Ensuring the personal safety and safe working environment of staff.

· Communicating needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics & distribution.

· Negotiating contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency.

· Providing accurate routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.

· Accurately calculating total supply chain costs in relation to proposed new projects.

· Obtaining quotes for transportation and also making cost comparisons.