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Islam Alaa Omran

Senior Associate at Pricewaterhousecoopers LLC

New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Senior AssociateFull Time

    Pricewaterhousecoopers LLC

    Dec 2022 - Present -2 yrs, 6 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Export Subsidy Fund: • Reviewing existing business set up to identify the best approach to unlock savings potentials. • Providing companies with a list of the required documents for the archiving file that will be presented to the Export Subsidy Fund on a yearly basis. • Preparing the archiving file and following its submission to the Export Subsidy Fund on a yearly basis. • Reviewing the required documents (including industrial register, invoices, customs form no.13, etc.) • Assisting in all communications with the Export Subsidy Fund (i.e., meetings, negotiations, calls, etc.) • Finalizing the required steps to receive the prescribed subsidy amount from the Export Subsidy Fund. Advisory: • Commenting on the customs duty implications and client’s customs duty liability in relation to its business in Egypt. • Validating the customs duty rates (HS codes) applicable on imported goods. • Commenting on the available alternatives (if any) to reduce the customs duty exposure upon delivering relevant documents, e.g., exemptions, reliefs, refunds, etc. • Advising on any special national schemes or laws that allow for the elimination or reduction of customs duty for the business. • Advising on eligibility to enjoy the preferential tariff treatment applicable in Egypt, for goods that will be imported from FTA partners Inbound and Outbound Shipping Cycle Enhancement: • Setting a clear set-up for the shipping and customs cycle • Creating a shipping matrix • Setting a clear process for the shipping and clearance cycle through identifying the roles and responsibilities of each function in the entire cycle • Creating SLAs (service level agreements) between the concerned departments • Setting defined KPIs to measure the overall logistics activity Demurrage and Storage Fees Optimization: • Supporting the company in establishing an adequate system and process to manage and reduce (where possible) the storage and demurrages charges and fees • Interacting with the concerned ports to discuss a long-term agreement regarding the storage and detention free time • Checking with the different shipping lines alternative shipping routes to enhance the free time scale • Reducing the clearance documents lead time to ensure the release of the goods once it arrives to the port of destination • Setting the required KPI's for third-party service providers (freight agencies and brokers) regarding the freight and clearance lead time to ensure the releasing ofthe goods in the free times period without paying and extra fees Customs Outsourcing: • Supporting with on-site experts that manage the customs function • Providing customs compliance and administration services such as issuing the Certificate of Origin, bank documents endorsement, receiving the Bill of Lading, etc.) • Obtaining the different approvals required for clearance (such as GOEIC, NTRA, pharma, etc.)
  • Senior Logistics SpecialistFull Time

    Hassan Allam Constructions

    Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 -8 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:nior Logistics Specialist at Hassan Allam Constructions (April 2022 – December 2022) • Lead and Support the Logistics team in their duties. • Ensure that targets are achieved (Deliveries /lead time/cost saving/lesson learned). • Monitoring, Submits regular logistics Team performance summaries to Logistics Manager • Manages the efficient movement of Materials and goods for import and export shipments. • Dealing with freight forwarders, Customs Clearance and shipping agents getting the best Rates, services, and credit limit and payment terms. • Evaluate carrier, freight forwarders and Customs Clearance agent's management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation • Solving problems/ legal issues concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues. • Revising L/C's and Ensures that the items are packaged, labeled, shipped, and delivered in accordance with the project and customs requirements. • Follow up and supervising on all the logistics operations to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction in order to meet the Business goals. • Follow up and supervising on all the Import and export shipments. • Follow up and supervising on the transport and customs clearance processes. • Follow up and supervising on all reports depicting all funds being spent in all aspects of logistics to the financial department • Dealing with Armament Authority & EEHC – Egyptian Electricity Holding company and its subsidiaries.
  • Senior Logistics SpecialistFull Time

    EL SEWEDY ELECTRIC FOR POWER SYSTEM PROJECTS

    Jul 2019 - Apr 2022 -2 yrs, 9 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:o Handling the transportation, custom clearance cycles and setting flow chart for each route. o Assure consistent quality to meet projects requirements through effective planning. o Interdepartmental communication, and efficient utilization of resources. o Ensure safe operating conditions exist throughout shipping & customs operations o Follow up on all purchase orders requested & nominate finalize the logistical process. o Monitoring the performance of our forwarders by monitoring all shipments. o Supporting the staff in implementing all the logistics Activities. o Pursue any other activities within the job scope assigned by his direct supervisor or management. o Follow and maintain Company standards of Quality in accordance with Company Quality System. o Maintain company’s social management system policy via follow and report any deviated cases. o Take his own responsibility to comply with the social accountability requirements according to the standard SA8000.
  • Shipping AssistantFull Time

    MAC For Promoting Commercial Business Egypt (Chalhoub Group)

    Dec 2018 - Jul 2019 -7 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:o Match and approve the PO number in the Oracle system by verifying the PO `item reference` , `Quantities` , and `value` against the supplier invoice. o Communicate with division and take agreed corrective action, in case of any discrepancy in reference, quantity or price. o Enter relevant data fields as required by the ASN module. o Cross check all entered data and confirm the ASN to generate an Appointment number. o Send communication to warehouse with appointment number along with packing list. o Follow up for the freight charges and proof of delivery from freight forwarder for the obligation process and achieving of records. o Once goods are confirmed by warehouse, initiate obligation process. o Archive all records electronically.
  • Education

    •  Bachelor of International Transport and Logistics in LOGISTICS

      Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST)

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 - 4 yr

    • College Diploma in freight forwarding

      Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST)

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 - 2 yr

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      Future language school

      Jan 2012 

    Activities

    • HR Coordinator at The Arab Academy for Science, Technology

      Student Activity

      Jan 2016 - Mar 2016 -2 months

    • Organizer at The Arab Academy for Science, Technology

      Student Activity

      Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 -1 month

    • Presenter at The Arab Academy for Science, Technology

      Student Activity

      Apr 2014 - May 2014 -1 month

    Achievements

    • Making saving cost plan for inland transportation about 3 Million Egyptian Pounds in one year. • Saving cost for adding new service providers for PSP company.

    Skills

    • word
    • Exel
    • power point
    • Communication
    • ability to work in a team
    • presentation skills

    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • English Course

      MODLI·2017
    • Documantation Training

      Novatech Engineering Possibilties·2016
    • FIATA Diploma

      arab academy for science , technology & maritime·2016
    • Manager Assistant Training

      Genena Warehouses·2016
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