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Tasavwar Saeed

Rochester,Kent

Summary

  • HGV Catergory C (Class 2) licence
  • Current CPC Card
  • Digital Tacho Card
  • A results oriented, hands-on company owner drawing on over thirty years experience within the textile industry.
  • Proven ability to build relationships and maintain partnerships to increase overall productivity and grow profit channels.
  • I have extensive experience in fabric sourcing and development with suppliers in China, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam.
  • I have travelled around Europe and Asia negotiating with suppliers and customers as well as following fabric production from start to finish.
  • A quick learner with a versatile skill set and experience in production, management, logistics and fabric testing.
  • Able to work within a fast paced environment and meet strict deadlines. Praised for being proactive and achieving excellent rapport with customers.
  • Dynamic manager who utilises creativity, leadership and teamwork to reach intended goals and strives for continuous improvement often acting as a trouble shooter.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with initiative and judgment.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work history

Trade plate driver

BCA Logistics Ltd
Rochester, Medway
02.2022 - 08.2025

Delivering and collecting vehicles from various locations across the UK in an efficient and timely manner. Daily tasks including the safe and secure transportation of vehicles, ensuring all necessary documentation is correctly completed and ensuring timely communication with dispatchers regarding delivery schedules. Carrying out full appraisal on all vehicles using a hand held device.

  • Delivered vehicles promptly by adhering to optimal route plans.
  • Collaborated closely with dispatch team for smooth coordination of pick-ups and deliveries.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely updates on vehicle delivery status.
  • Displayed excellent driving skills, guaranteeing safe transport of high-value vehicles.
  • Handled paperwork efficiently for seamless transfer of ownership documents.
  • Possessed comprehensive knowledge about different types of vehicles, helping in their careful handling.
  • Ensured vehicle safety with regular checks and maintenance activities.
  • Fulfilled all job duties whilst maintaining high levels of attention to detail.
  • Improved efficiency by planning and following the most effective routes.
  • Maintained professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to uphold company reputation.
  • Covered weekend shifts to optimise service levels.

Company Owner

TS Agencies
Rochester, Kent
12.2018 - Current
  • Managing all operational aspects of the fabric orders from customers.
  • Sourcing new sustainable fabric qualities and negotiating prices with suppliers and customers.
  • Sourcing new fabric mills though out Asia.
  • Working closely with fabric mills to improve quality and standards.
  • Overlooking fabric shipments, ensuring prompt shipments.
  • Obtaining fabric testing for all orders.
  • Submitting lab dips and bulk fabrics to customers for approval.

Company Director

Motion Fabrics Limited
Tilbury, Essex
01.2010 - 12.2018
  • Managing all operational aspects of the fabric department in order to achieve maximum sales performance and profit.
  • Working closely with customers to develop new fabric qualities.
  • Sourcing new fabric qualities and negotiating prices with suppliers during regular trips to China.
  • Sourcing new fabric mills through out Asia.
  • Regular visits to fabric shows in Europe and Asia.
  • Working closely with fabric mills to improve quality and standards, checking the final quality and raising debits where necessary.
  • Overlooking all aspects of logistics including fabric shipments and negotiating air and sea prices ensuring prompt deliveries.
  • Managing critical path, lead times and ensuring goods are shipped on time.
  • Liaising with garment factories in Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Romania.
  • Working closely with customers for lab dye and bulk fabric submissions and approvals.
  • Fabric testing ensuring fabric qualities meet customer standards.
  • Daily contact with fabric mills to ensure fabric deliveries are on time.
  • Daily contact with customer buying teams and merchandise teams.

Production Manager

Textile Team Limited
London
03.2000 - 12.2009
  • Managing all operational aspects of the fabric department in order to achieve maximum sales performance and profit.
  • Regular production and sales meetings.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing fabrics.
  • Reviewing production orders, schedules and delivery dates.
  • Negotiating prices with suppliers.
  • Working closely with fabric mills to improve quality and standards, checking the final quality and raising debits where necessary.
  • Overlooking all aspects of logistics including fabric shipments, negotiating shipping and air freight rates and ensuring prompt deliveries.
  • Data entry for all shipping and supplier invoices.
  • Data entry for all customer orders and invoices.
  • Managing critical path, lead times and ensuring goods are shipped on time.
  • Working closely with customers for lab dye and bulk fabric submissions and approvals.
  • Fabric testing ensuring fabric qualities meet customer standards.
  • Daily contact with fabric mills to ensure fabric deliveries are on time.
  • Daily contact with sales and merchandising teams.

Production Manager

Targatex Fabrics Limited
London
02.1989 - 03.2000
  • Managing all operational aspects of the fabric department in order to achieve maximum sales performance and profit.
  • Regular production and sales meetings.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing fabrics.
  • Reviewing production orders, schedules and delivery dates.
  • Negotiating prices with suppliers.
  • Working closely with fabric mills to improve quality and standards, checking the final quality and raising debits where necessary.
  • Overlooking all aspects of logistics including fabric shipments, negotiating shipping and air freight rates and ensuring prompt deliveries.
  • Data entry for all shipping and supplier invoices.
  • Data entry for all customer orders and invoices.
  • Managing critical path, lead times and ensuring goods are shipped on time.
  • Working closely with customers for lab dye and bulk fabric submissions and approvals.
  • Fabric testing ensuring fabric qualities meet customer standards.
  • Daily contact with fabric mills to ensure fabric deliveries are on time.
  • Daily contact with sales and merchandising teams.

Cashier / Production Assistant

Lancelot Furniture Limited
Mill Hill, London
02.1986 - 02.1989
  • Handling of all money transactions.
  • Credit control and bought ledger duties.
  • Weekly schedules of all payments.
  • Liaising with manufactures for accessories.
  • Keeping manual records for stock control.
  • Using manual filing system.
  • Travelling to main warehouse in Bradford for regular stock counts.
  • Assisting in assembling sample and showroom furniture.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - English / Maths / Office Practise / Typewriting

London Chamber of Commerce
London
1985

GCSE -

Hendon High School
London
1985

Skills

  • HGV Catergory C (Class 2) licence
  • Current valid CPC card
  • Digital Tacho card
  • Gravesham restricted private hire licence
  • Catergory B Diamond Taxi & Private Hire Certification
  • Taxi Safeguarding Certification
  • Disability Awareness Certification
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Advanced planning
  • Excellent time management skills
  • People-oriented
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Global business operations
  • Cost savings and reduction
  • Contract negotiation
  • Planning and execution

Timeline

Trade plate driver

BCA Logistics Ltd
02.2022 - 08.2025

Company Owner

TS Agencies
12.2018 - Current

Company Director

Motion Fabrics Limited
01.2010 - 12.2018

Production Manager

Textile Team Limited
03.2000 - 12.2009

Production Manager

Targatex Fabrics Limited
02.1989 - 03.2000

Cashier / Production Assistant

Lancelot Furniture Limited
02.1986 - 02.1989

Certificate of Higher Education - English / Maths / Office Practise / Typewriting

London Chamber of Commerce

GCSE -

Hendon High School
Tasavwar Saeed