Saeed Rafiee
Marietta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Freight Forwarding Specialist with more than 5 years of comprehensive experience in shipping and logistics, specializing in sea freight, customs clearance, and cargo tracking. Proven expertise in navigating complex export and import procedures to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods. Adept at optimizing logistics operations to enhance service quality and reduce costs. Committed to leveraging industry knowledge to drive operational excellence and exceed client expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandise Associate
TJX Companies
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated merchandise displays to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of stock to meet demand.
- Assisted in training new associates on company policies and operational procedures.
- Implemented efficient stocking methods to optimize product accessibility for customers.
Freight Forwarding Specialist
Hafez International Transport
01.2021 - 2024
- Managing LCL (Less than Container Load), FCL (Full Container Load), LTL (Less than Truck Load), and FTL (Full Truck Load) shipments efficiently.
- Collaborating with carriers and partners to obtain competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Providing updates, resolving shipment issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Implemented a data entry system to track, monitor, and report the status of cargoes and cash flows.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports to the vertical manager.
- Eye for detail by identifying areas of savings and process improvements such as executing the tasks simultaneously, which reduced delivery time by 40%
- In charge of training and development of new staff.
Logistics Specialist
Yektalogistics Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Monitoring cargo movements, updating clients, and proactively resolving delays or disruptions.
- Preparing and processing essential documents such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
- Managing the end-to-end process for ocean, air, and inland freight movements.
- Arranging and managing insurance coverage for international shipments.
- Coordinating with warehouses for storage, inventory tracking, and distribution.
- Ensuring accurate routing instructions for truckers, warehouses, and receiving parties.
- Ensuring proper documentation, labeling, and compliance with IATA and IMO regulations.
- Investigating and resolving issues like damaged or lost goods.
Customs Clearance specialist
PTDgroup Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Completing and filing documents such as import declarations, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
- Accurately assigning Harmonized System (HS) codes to products to determine appropriate duties, taxes, and import regulations.
- Managing permits, licenses, and certificates for controlled, restricted, or regulated goods.
- Collaborating with logistics providers to ensure seamless cargo movement and timely customs clearance.
- Ensuring proper payment of taxes, duties, and fees.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Customs and Transportation
Kharazmi University
Tehran01.2009
Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA12-2026
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient in INCOTERMS 2020
- Store layout
- Merchandise movements
Accomplishments
- Earned "Employee of the Month" award in [July, 2023].
Certification
- Intensive English Program (IEP)- High Advanced Level, Achieved TOEFL waiver, Kennesaw State University, GA- Completed March 2025
- FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding, FIATA Associations, Switzerland- Completed December 2021
- Customs Brokerage Certificate, Iran Customs Organization, 2017
Languages
Bilingual in English and Farsi (Persian)
Timeline
Merchandise Associate
TJX Companies
04.2024 - Current
Freight Forwarding Specialist
Hafez International Transport
01.2021 - 2024
Logistics Specialist
Yektalogistics Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2021
Customs Clearance specialist
PTDgroup Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor Degree - Customs and Transportation
Kharazmi University
Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Chattahoochee Technical College
Highlights of qualifications
- Experienced in managing international shipments, coordinating with carriers, and ensuring compliance with import regulations.
- Proficient in preparing and processing key documents such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations.
- Skilled in engaging with shipping lines, trucking companies, airlines, and customs brokers to ensure timely cargo delivery.
- Background in monitoring shipment milestones, resolving delays, and updating clients on cargo status.
- Well-versed in Incoterms and customs procedures to minimize delays and ensure accurate documentation.
- Experienced with logistics software such as TMS, or similar platforms for shipment tracking and documentation.
- Able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple shipments, and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to work closely with sales, operations, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless logistics processes.
- Bachelor Degree in Customs and Transportation