Kaleem Amjad
Luton,Bedfordshire
Summary
Results-oriented Export Coordinator with expertise in logistics management and compliance in global shipping. Coordinates customs clearance and negotiates transport costs to ensure timely deliveries. Experienced in business development, driving client engagement and revenue growth through strategic planning. Skilled in relationship management, fostering collaboration across departments to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Export Coordinator
Sam Magnet UK Ltd
Luton, Bedfordshire
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated export and import bookings for air, road, and ocean freight, aligning schedules and documentation with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated international shipments, overseeing customs clearance processes to guarantee timely delivery.
- Booked and documented inbound and outbound deliveries, maintaining accurate, detailed service records.
- Built positive relationships with hauliers and suppliers to enhance smooth-running business logistics.
- Managed comprehensive logistics and forwarding operations, streamlining supply chain efficiency for global clients.
- Led negotiations with shipping lines, securing competitive freight rates and optimising transport costs.
- Ensured safe transport for outgoing shipments by adhering to weight distribution and packaging requirements, minimising risks.
- Prepared documentation in alignment with customs and insurance requirements.
- Facilitated seamless communication between warehouse, distribution, and logistics teams to ensure coordinated efforts.
- Oversaw budget for forwarding department, controlling costs while maintaining service quality.
- Signed and issued documentation to facilitate cargo clearance from points of entry.
- Communicated with transportation companies to identify delivery restrictions.
Business Development Executive
Saim And Brothers
Machiwal, Vehari
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Developed business growth plans by identifying key clients, critical targets and priority service lines.
- Researched prospective clients to develop and execute cold call lists.
- Coordinated with finance and operations teams to forecast sales targets and allocate budgets effectively.
- Planned strategic brand-building events to expand product portfolio.
- Delivered performance updates and facilitated quarterly business reviews and planning meetings to align strategic objectives.
- Managed escalated client enquiries with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm to maintain trust and reliability.
- Improved customer acquisition rates through targeted discussions on market segmentation and pricing strategies.
- Created customer awareness of goods, services and special promotions with creative advertising strategies.
- Added value to marketing material by introducing creative advertising concepts, driving customer interest.
- Analysed market trends and competitor activities to identify and pursue opportunities for business expansion.
- Evaluated market research outcomes for improved advertising strategy.
Accountant
Machhianwala Manpower Services
Machiwal, Vehari
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements and financial documents, ensuring timely delivery of invoices.
- Generated financial statements documenting revenue, expenses and liabilities.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the audit process.
Education
Master of Science - Computing
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield01-2023
Master of Science - Master of Computer Science
Comsats University Islamabad, Vehari Campus
Vehari01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
University of Punjab, Lahore
Lahore01-2016
Skills
- Import and export regulations
- International trade experience
- Documentation preparation
- Risk assessment
- Cost control
- Supplier relationship management
- Customer relationship management
- Customer service
- Customer excellence
- Effective communication
- Time-management
- Multitasking efficiency
- Decision-making
- Decision-Making proficiency
- Technical support
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Self-motivation
- Relationship building
- Decision-Making proficiency
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Punjabi
Proficient
C2
Hobbies and interests
- · Book reading
- · Team sports
- · To do every work efficiently
- . Enjoy socialising with friends
- Cricket
Timeline
Export Coordinator
Sam Magnet UK Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Business Development Executive
Saim And Brothers
10.2019 - 10.2022
Accountant
Machhianwala Manpower Services
02.2019 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Computing
University of Hertfordshire
Master of Science - Master of Computer Science
Comsats University Islamabad, Vehari Campus
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
University of Punjab, Lahore