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MAHMOUD Gamal ARAFA

Shipping Specialist at Al-Shaya Egypt

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Experience

  • Shipping SpecialistFull Time

    Al-Shaya Egypt

    Sep 2019 - Present -5 yrs, 10 months

    • Job Details:Alshaya Egypt Import L.L.C Brands: (H&M, STARBUCKS, DEBEHAMS, MOTHER CARE, PINK BERRY, AMERICAN EAGLE, EVANS, NEXT, CLAIRE’S, PAYLESS, VICTORIA’S SECRET, THE BODY SHOP, BATH & BODY WORKS .. ETC) Duties : - Handling all import shipments for all brands. - Receiving pre alerts, DO and original documents for the shipments. - Reviewing the original document (B/L, Commercial invoice, Packing list, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Inspection, Health certificate (for food stuff)….etc. - Updating shipments tracker and reports with shipment’s status and details. - Updating required reports (Daily shipping report - Demurrage report - Saving file report - Re-exportation report) - Updating the Oracle system with the shipments and issuing Purchase Orders. - Preparing the required documents to the bank for issuing form 4 and customs clearance to clear the shipments. - Find the best logistical solutions and operational options to clear the shipments on time to avoid and reduce the demurrage and any extra charges. - Following up with the customs clearing agency to clear the shipments and deliver it on time to our warehouse. - Following up with the warehouse team till receiving the shipments and realease it to the stores - Sending the shipments report to the oversease brand team and logistics team. see less ------------------------------------------------------ LSHAYA Brands ( H&M , STARBUCKS , DEBEHAMS , MOTHER CARE , PINK BERRY AMERICAN EAGLE , FOOT LOCKER , NEXT , PAYLESS , THE CHEESE CAKE FACTORY , LA SENZA , PINK BERRY , THE BODY SHOP BATH & BODY WORKS .. ETC. ) - Handling all Egypt imports. - Getting Quotations from 3PL Freight Forwarders, follow up on delivery and receiving items in the D.C - Editing & uploading Custom duty charges & Custom clearance fees on the purchase orders ORACLE - Proving logistics solutions to shorten the lead time - Getting shipments custom released - Setting payment & shipping terms - Reducing storage & Demurrage charges - Maintaining the inventory level - Cutting off logistics costs & picking the best mode & mean of transport - Handling the distribution cycle for stores - Supporting Procurement team.
  • AccountantPart Time

    Dento Care Clinics

    Oct 2017 - May 2018 -7 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:* Documents the restrictions, records, exchange documents, and all the supporting documents relating to the accounts of the Department. * Purchases and sales are recorded according to official invoices. * Prepare periodic reports on accounts and financial analysis. * Contacted external suppliers and agree on contracts and prices for products. * Preparing the monthly salary of doctors and administrative staff. * The revenue of the Department is received under financial receipt. * Prepared documents, reports and presentations using advanced software proficiency. * Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting. * Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details.
  • Foreign Procurement Specialist – Tender OfficerFull Time

    Tractors and Engineering Co.(public sector)

    Oct 2012 - Aug 2019 -6 yrs, 10 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details: Evaluate products and suppliers according to the key business criteria.  Prepare proposals and quotes.  Evaluate the quality and the suitable price for the purchased items.  Issue Purchase requests, purchase orders and finalize agreements.  Arrange the required documents for the process.  Prepare regular accurate procurement reports.  Cooperate and coordinate with the internal team to maintain strong supplier relations.  Ensures all relevant documentation for bid proposals is complete and accurate.  Study the tender documents and prepare submission documents – Technical and Commercial. Preparing price lists for tenders and customers.  Prepare the tender costing documents and prepare a response time for the same.
  • Planning & Cost ControlFull Time

    Egyptian Company for Trading & Distribution

    Aug 2011 - Sep 2012 -1 yr, 1 month

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:* Calculate the costs of products. * Profit margin account. * Calculate inventory balances. * Making compensation when the price decreases. * Review bank checks with bills. * Suggested budgetary changes to increase company profits. * Optimized and managed research and development spending through collaboration with key business leaders. * Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details. * Collected and arranged information and entered details into computer database. * Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures. * Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
  • Education

    • College Diploma in Financial Accounting

      Ain Shams University (ASU)

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 - 1 Year

    • COMMERCE in ACCOUNTANT

      Ain Shams University (ASU)

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 - 4 yr

    Achievements

    Volunteerism:- i spent two years to help blindness to study there lesson and reading their favorite books by Resala Charity Association

    Skills

    • Negotiation
    • WRITTING
    • INTENET
    • ship management
    • Microsoft Office
    • Financial Analysis
    • Finance
    • Comsys " Financial programs",
    • Purchasing
    • Cash Flow Management
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    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • Supply chain profissional (CPIM)

      engineering-tracks·2022
    • SHIPPING PREPARATION MODULE

      GLOBAL ACCESS·2018
    • CAPM

      America Embassy·2018
    • Icdl

      Institute of Information Systems·2008
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