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Rafik Labib

Project management
Navasota,TX

Summary

Senior Procurement & Logistics Manager Solutions-driven Logistics and Supply Chain Management Specialist leveraging comprehensive global shipping logistics expertise and end-to-end supply chain ready, scalable warehouse solutions to support a portfolio of the world’s leading logistics firms, retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers. Skilled at executive-level liaising for consensus building across multi-functional teams and multicultural stakeholders. Seasoned facilitator of operational and strategic alignment alongside fostering an environment of collaborative innovation; boosting morale, driving performance, and consistently producing cost-reduced solutions in fast paced, highly dynamic, and deadline-driven environments. Champion Lean-driven continuous improvement cultures that drive quality assurance standards by consistently identifying/mitigating variability in production and corporate processes—the benchmark of sustainable revenue-maximized value chains. Strategic Business Planning Operations Management Cross-functional Leadership Supply Chain Alignment 3PL Supplier Management Retail Distribution Process Tracking Key Revenue Drivers Forecasting/Trend Analysis P&L Margin Management Inventory/Stock Control Cross-border Transactions Continuous Improvement Focused transportation operations with 35-year background. Develop and implement creative transportation and distribution procedures to maximize efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure challenging project management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping Agent

Rafik Labib, Lily Norton International
  • Compiled accurate cargo manifests, avoiding shipping errors and meeting regulatory standards
  • Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups
  • Detected damages and discrepancies in cargo shipments with careful inspections and close monitoring
  • Utilized computer systems to manage cargo shipments and accurately track goods
  • Prepared hazardous material shipments in compliance with safe handling practices
  • Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections, and transportation processes
  • Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies

Shipping Agent

Inchcape Shipping Services
  • Compiled accurate cargo manifests, avoiding shipping errors and meeting regulatory standards
  • Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups
  • Liaised with customers provide status updates and explain cargo shipment delays
  • Directed delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods
  • Operated cargo handling equipment to facilitate safe and quick loading and unloading of cargo

Managing Director

American Shipping Line
  • Global ship owners' representation, coordination for ship repairs and classification society inspection and US Coast Guard inspection and approval Cargo and ship chartering and operation, appointing foreign ports ship agents.
  • Secured 90% of ships optimum chartering operation.

Marine Transportation Specialist

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND
01.2002 - 01.2019
  • Orchestrated the worldwide scheduling and daily operational considerations of assigned fleets, which entailed logistical support, diplomatic clearances, and controls
  • Contributed P&L management and annual budget calculations through evaluation and maintenance of performance metric and financial records databases for the
  • Dry Cargo Project
  • Oversaw invoicing procedures for accordance with client and federal stipulations
  • Provided substantial operational support to PM51 Tanker Department by documenting, analyzing, and reporting stats on vessels and cargo
  • Identified, negotiated, and secured the cooperation of third-party suppliers; including providers and brokers for ensuring appropriate funds allocation
  • Produced, introduced, and maintained purchase requisition templates for tracking projects, expenses, vessels, freight, associated barcodes, and registration numbers
  • Monitored tracking systems, including HELM, GCCS, and JOPES
  • Instrumental in the development, implementation, validation, and administration of daily global operations for the Dry Cargo Project Office alongside technical oversight of ice class ships (ice-plying vessels) for a 5-year tenure i.e
  • Prepared statements of work and ensured compliance with statutory and operational and standards
  • Represented the Project Management Office at periodic operational conferences comprised of the Navy and other DOD-sponsored agencies
  • Select Contributions: Coordinate the monthly flow of more than $7M in freight movements
  • Reduce operational overhead through consistent research, analysis, and development of predictive models to arrive at reliably cost-effective actionable recommendations.

Education

133 Postgraduate credit hours in Global Operation -

Ph.D. - Global Operation & Supply Chain Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Master of Arts (M.A - Management & Leadership

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science (B.S - Multidisciplinary Studies (Business Management

Liberty University

Associate of Science (A.S - International Trade & Distribution

Houston Community College

Associate of Arts (A.A - undefined

Merchant Marine Navigation Officer - undefined

National Merchant Marine Academy

Graduate Certificate - Public Procurement & Contract Management

PPCM - undefined

Old Dominion University (ODU)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Global Logistics Management Leadership Potential Introduction to Defense Transportation Transportation of Hazardous Cargo Transportation & Traffic Management Certificate Second Navigator Officer License PMP in progress - undefined

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Payment Processing
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Company Safety Policies
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Project Requirements
  • Rate Negotiations
  • Supply Chain Improvement
  • Freight Cost Calculation
  • Vendor Relationships
  • International Shipments
  • Cost Savings
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Rate Estimation
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Logistics Strategies

Work Availability

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Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Timeline

Marine Transportation Specialist

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND
01.2002 - 01.2019

Shipping Agent

Rafik Labib, Lily Norton International

Shipping Agent

Inchcape Shipping Services

Managing Director

American Shipping Line

133 Postgraduate credit hours in Global Operation -

Ph.D. - Global Operation & Supply Chain Management

Capella University

Master of Arts (M.A - Management & Leadership

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science (B.S - Multidisciplinary Studies (Business Management

Liberty University

Associate of Science (A.S - International Trade & Distribution

Houston Community College

Associate of Arts (A.A - undefined

Merchant Marine Navigation Officer - undefined

National Merchant Marine Academy

Graduate Certificate - Public Procurement & Contract Management

PPCM - undefined

Old Dominion University (ODU)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Global Logistics Management Leadership Potential Introduction to Defense Transportation Transportation of Hazardous Cargo Transportation & Traffic Management Certificate Second Navigator Officer License PMP in progress - undefined

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