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Mohammed Irfan Nizar
Supply Chain Specialist / Researcher / Tutor / Analyst
United Kingdom
Summary
As a PhD Student at the University of Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom, my research focuses on the challenges of implementing carbon-neutral transportation practices in the logistics industry.
People , Profit and Planet are key sources of organizational success. Therefore my ambition is to focus in sustainable supply chain management, shipping, logistics, and green energy solutions for supply chain, FMCG, manufacturing, shipping, transportation and logistics industry.As an exceptionally accomplished professional with over 10 years of experience in the supply chain, shipping, logistics, and FMCG industries, I am looking for an opportunity to work in an innovative environment where I can contribute my skills, knowledge, experience to move towards sustainable development goals. I am Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
PhD Reading
3
3
Languages
Work History
Multi Task Operative
Wincanton PLC
Severn Beach, SGC
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensure conduct and behaviour to be compliant with Wincanton Health & Safety legislation and guidelines
- Work in a team environment
- Operate customer & Wincanton IT systems as required
- Complete all necessary paperwork accurately
- A range of duties to support the operational efficiency and general housekeeping and hygiene standards of the warehouse and site
- Undertake all training necessary to fulfil the requirement of flexibility to enable presence within any required areas of the warehouse
- To undertake such additional duties as may be reasonably required for the effective role
- Ensure time and attendance within Company set standards
- Be available for call out work as part of an existing team
- Flexibility - overtime requirements
- Ensure that any issues are escalated to management
- Carry out operational tasks as requested in order to achieve departmental and site objectives
- React to change due to operational and client requirements and carrying out duties in a professional and timely fashion
- Ensure the correct handling of all client products is carried out at all stages within the facility
- Complete all relevant documentation as required in order to provide a quality service to our client and, therefore, contributing to greater operational efficiency
- Be committed to continuous improvement in line with operational needs, constantly striving for increased efficiency, productivity and growth
- Operate within the Wincanton values – Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness and Trust
- Compliance with all Wincanton policies and procedures Being part of and contributing towards a Zero Harm culture
- Helping Britain achieve Net Zero.
- Demonstrating of a safety-first mind set and active engagement with safety initiatives
- Delivering high personal standards to achieve KPI's in safety, quality, performance and service
- Taking pride in ensuring 100% accuracy in all aspects of the operation
- Receipting inbound deliveries
- Preparing deliveries for dispatch
Manager Supply Chain & Business Development
Ceylon Flavors & Fragrances (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Manage the shipping department and the daily Logistics activities of transportation, import/export, customs compliance, shipping, receiving, and inventory control in a manner that provides an uninterrupted flow of material to all customers
- Oversee open orders and prioritizing customer orders while respecting customer deadlines and ensuring all materials required to achieve deadlines
- Resolve Manufacturing/Production issues to meet all objectives, including Efficiencies, Quality standards, Safety standards and
- Customer Service
- Ensures all documentation and processes are handled accurately and according to both internal Quality System procedures and external regulatory requirements
- Tracks and resolves problems involving damaged or poor- quality goods, incorrect orders, and missing goods and the quick reporting of such issues to QA, Finance, Production and Purchasing Departments accordingly
- Responsible for production of all new finished goods, timeline management and ensuring product is delivered and shipped to customers
- Ensures all required domestic or international paperwork is accurately completed, filed and communicated to all necessary parties
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with carriers, 3PL providers, brokers, customs, regulatory and government agencies, working collaboratively to ensure issue-free border crossings, on-time arrival, and cost- effective operations
- Implement and maintain best practices in production planning
- Work with finance team to obtain budgetary staffing needs to ensure smooth and efficient production teams
Senior Sales Executive
Lanka Shipping & Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Track market information and market trends and suggest required action to open new trade lines with mutual contract
- Build a good understanding of target customers (contact, commodities, trade lanes, type of business, contract information including exceptions and service requirements)
- Provide personalized service and build relationships with customers
- Ensure replies to all sales leads and key correspondence are delivered within 24 hours
- Having mutual agreement with overseas trade alliance and meeting with multiple freight forwarders in overseas to develop consoles, projects, break bulk, OOG shipments and enhance more nomination cargo
- Co-loading shipments with other consolidators immediately if there is overflow LCL shipments during consolidation and ensure that cargo arrives at destination on time
- Canvassing and promoting export , Import and cross trade of project m break bulk , OOG and bulk shipment
- Sending weekly flyers to customers and stakeholders
- Communicate service or freight rate changes, notable trends, policies and other relevant information to assigned accounts
- Track market information and market trends and suggest new trade lines with different Nvocc Lines
- Air and Sea Freight Documentations & Operations for every shipment
- Co-ordination with the local carriers for release orders / cutoff / eta / etd
- Monitoring ISO Standard process (9001: 2015) and preparation of reports weekly ensuring that ISO standard is met
- Presenting report to the HOD on weekly LCL development including local and transshipment cargo
- P&L preparation for all console shipment (ISC, Fareast, Europe, USA)
- Directed corporate training, coaching and ups killing of new employees, improving team revenue potential.
Senior Sales Executive
Perma Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and composure
- Processed a range of documentation and entered information into ERP, Coordinate and direct to correct officer for proceedings with regards to day to day
- Enhancing Reefer Bookings / Gulf & Upper Gulf Bookings / Fareast booking
- Looking into new initiatives in developing Maldive trade line
- Update freight rates & bookings in principle system that has been communicated by the Marketing staff
- Responsible for obtaining credit application from Clients when required
- Responsible for updating FCL closing time to clients after obtaining the same from vessel Operator
- Handling (AGI W / AGI E / CCG E / WIND ) shipping services
- Follow up with shipper to obtain BL instructions
- Coordinate with the destination agents in order to ensure that the deliveries reach the desired destinations
Marketing Manager
Irfan Traders
Kandy
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Irfan Trader's is family business established in 1990 which is whole sale and retail dealers of all types of groceries, flavors and FMCG products
- Responsible for understanding of client requirement and distributing good on time
- Achieving set targets given by proprietor parties in order to confirm the loading
- Coordinate activities with transporters to deliver goods just in time
- Handling (Transportation, packaging, ) Services
- Follow up with importers to obtain packing and invoice list on time
- Follow up with importers to obtain packing and invoice list on time
- Door to Door Delivery service of all types of groceries and FMCG products
- Finalizing the booking of relevant services handled and send head of operations
- Coordinate with the local agents in order to ensure that the deliveries reach the desired destinations
- Leveraged industry trends to identify growth opportunities.
Marketing and Customer Service Executive
CP World Group
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09.2011 - 01.2015
- Receiving the booking sheet for local shipment ,T/S bill of lading along with the supporting docs from import department
- Negotiate rates with the lines and develop console department more profitable
- Sending Stuffing plan to Ace Yard ( Europe , ISC , USA , Middle East )
- Arranging the t/s docs to the operations department / stuffing plans for the local shipments
- Co-ordination with the local carriers for release orders / cutoff / eta / etd etc
- P&L preparation for all console shipment ( ISC , Fareast , Europe , USA )
- Coordinating with the overseas agents and updating transshipment details
- Monitoring overall console shipment
- Coordinating with multi consolidator to promote transshipment cargo
- Handling nomination exports LCL and FCL
- Presenting report to the HOD on weekly LCL development including local and transshipment cargo
Education
Doctor of Philosophy / Doctorate - Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics
University of Gloucestershire
Gloucester, GLS 04.2022 - 06.2026
MBA - International Business
University of East London
East London 11.2018 - 01.2020
Chartered - Transportation , Logistics, Shipping & Supply CHain
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
United Kingdom 01.2019 - 03.2020
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management - Strategic Management and Leadership
Pearson College London
London, ENG 04.2017 - 08.2018
Certified in Logistic Services, Freight Forwarding - Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Transportation
Colombo International Nautical & Engineering
Sri Lanka 06.2012 - 08.2013
Association of Accountant Technician - Accounts / Finance
JMC College
Sri Lanka 06.2009 - 06.2010
Chartered Marketer - Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
United Kingdom 01.2010 - Current
Skills
Problem Solving
Software
Nvivo
Canva
SPSS
Member of Rotaract Club of Colombo
From : 7/2017 - 04/2022
Rotaract is a voluntary movement founded worldwide for young professionals aged between 20 and 35, encompassing the facets of life with five main avenues of service: Community Service, Club Service, Professional Development, International Service and Environment Service. Together, they ensure a balanced club program and provide important opportunities for the personal development of each Rotaractor. Through Rotaract, young adults not only augment their knowledge and skills that will assist them with personal development, but also address the physical and social needs of their communities while also promoting international understanding and peace.
- Develop professional and leadership skills
- Emphasize respect for the rights of others, and promote ethical standards
- Provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of their immediate community and the world
- Provide prospects for working in cooperation with sponsor Rotary Clubs
- Motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary
- Network with a multitude of people both locally and internationally
Reference
Professor. Ravi Dissanayake
Head of the Department of Marketing Management of the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies
University of Kelaniya
Kandy Road, Kelaniya. Sri Lanka 11600
Contact : ravi@kln.ac.lk , dmravidissa@gmail.com - Mobile : +9471683361
Dr Alan Marvell
Academic Course Leader for the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Events Management
Gloucestershire Business School
University of Gloucestershire
Oxstalls Campus
Oxstalls Lane
Gloucester
GL2 9HW, United Kingdom
Contact : T. +44 (0)1242 714491 , Email : amarvell@glos.ac.uk
Mr. Ananda Senanayake
Managing Director
Lanka Shipping and Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
No: 99 St Michaels Road, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
Website : www.lankaship.lk
Contact : ana@lankaship.lk - Mobile : +94777763452
Timeline
Multi Task Operative
Wincanton PLC
11.2022 - 01.2023
Doctor of Philosophy / Doctorate - Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics
University of Gloucestershire
04.2022 - 06.2026
Manager Supply Chain & Business Development
Ceylon Flavors & Fragrances (Pvt) Ltd
12.2020 - 03.2022
Chartered - Transportation , Logistics, Shipping & Supply CHain
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
01.2019 - 03.2020
MBA - International Business
University of East London
11.2018 - 01.2020
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management - Strategic Management and Leadership
Pearson College London
04.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Sales Executive
Lanka Shipping & Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
02.2017 - 12.2020
Senior Sales Executive
Perma Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
02.2017 - 03.2019
Marketing Manager
Irfan Traders
02.2015 - 01.2017
Certified in Logistic Services, Freight Forwarding - Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Transportation
Colombo International Nautical & Engineering
06.2012 - 08.2013
Marketing and Customer Service Executive
CP World Group
09.2011 - 01.2015
Chartered Marketer - Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
01.2010 - Current
Association of Accountant Technician - Accounts / Finance
JMC College
06.2009 - 06.2010
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