Sharareh (Shari) Soleymani
Supply Chain Director
PLANO,TX
Summary
Superior Supply Chain Director directs and manages supply chain activities to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Supervises logistics, establishes and maintains working relationships with freight forwarders and carriers to facilitate and streamline processes. Demonstrated knowledge of freight contracts with strong cross-functional leadership skills. Dedicated and systematic Supply Chain Director with service-oriented support of local and international customers. Team-minded, dependable and tech-savvy. Ready to bring 20 years of experience international logistics. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Supply Chain Director position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Import Manager
TUESDAY MORNING INC
Inwood, Dallas, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Strategically planning and supervising all direct import and POE process
- Day to day tracking news of global ocean freight traffic, empty containers allocations per ports of origin, port congestion, drayage, and chassis capacity for concise forecasting
- Reviewing day to day performance of steam shipping lines, freight forwarders, and drayage providers to select t best and most cost-effective to fulfill freight per purchasing order
- Contact and set up meetings with selected freight forwarders, steam shipping lines, and trucking companies to ascertain most efficient and prompt movement of freight for organization
- Ensure daily import and inbound operations are performed within SOP provided for service providers
- Directly supervise inbound staff following company’s policies and applicable laws
- Interview, assist to hire, and train new logistics staff to build up strong team
- Maintain day to day PO/POE ocean freight, drayage, trans-load, FTL/LTL (door to door) tracking full lead time visibility of logistic and supply chain process and provide weekly reporting for entire organization
- Foresee better options to lower costs of supply chain
- Direct Import PO Day to day:
- Once Import Packet (in case PO is direct import PO) is received via email from
- Merchant team: a) calculate PO CBM as well as container size and count per Purchase Orders CBM b) Prognosticate cost-effective port of discharge as port of entry to import PO
- Negotiate ocean freight FCL/LCL, drayage, trans-load, FTL/LTL cost with freight forwarders
- Once negotiation is done, appoint freight forwarder who is certain to supply ocean freight space with lowest cost and least transit time
- Email official booking request documents to appointed freight forwarder at same time email shipping instruction to vendor/shipper for coordination of shipment
- Direct Import PO and POE day to day:
- Follow up with vendor/shipper as well as appointed freight forwarder for smooth punctual freight process shipper is in contact with freight forwarder at origin and cargo readiness date is provided
- Booking confirmation is provided to shipper staying within PO shipment window/cargo readiness date. Empty container is released to shipper at origin per cargo readiness date empty containers are fully loaded by shipper and returned to port (ready for export) within booking container cutoff date SI (Shipping Instruction) is submitted by shipper to freight forwarder at origin within SI cutoff date ISF (Import Securing Filling) is filed by freight forwarder without fail promptly Monitor vessel departure date from POL (port of origin) for purpose of first cost payment date and anticipation of arrival at POD (port of discharge) date
- Track and Trace FCL/LCL with steam shipping line and supply all arrival inbound container forecast to drayage providers and ensure all containers are booked for pick up from port of entry before last free day to stay within predicted landed cost
- Follow up with trans-load facilities to make certain: Imported cargo is offloaded from containers promptly
- Empty containers are returned to steam shipping line before first day of detention, to stay within predicted landed cost
- Cargo carton/Pieces counts, and weight are matching packing list provided
- Palletization is done on time and loaded in trailers efficiently
- Trailers depart trans-load facility in prompt fashion to arrive at DC
- Coordinate with agents/freight forwarders for smooth door to door shipment
- Contact various freight forwarders, steam shipping lines, and truckers to ascertain most efficient and prompt movement of freight
- Ensure t daily import and inbound operations are performed with procedures and work instruction
- Accomplishments:
- Designed Excel file to Track all import purchasing orders
- Improved overall import process for both direct imports and POE shipments
- Increased visibility of freight forecasting and lead times
- Decreased cost of shipments.
- Increased profit margin by decreasing freight rate up to 15%
- Established Import Tracker (tracking tool to manage all Inbounds)
- Oversaw timely and accurate US Customs filings and related documents to facilitate communications flow
- Created and transmitted accurate documentation to governmental agencies for import activities
- Established, supervised and continuously improved import process flows in conformance with rules, procedures and company policy
- Assisted compliance department in performing internal audits of processes and systems to facilitate importation and exportation of products
- Served as expert point-of-contact for internal and external questions and issues dealing with import and export operations to drive consistent communication
- Responded to customs, customer and internal requests and notices about classification, duty rates and documentation requirements to support import regulations
- Liaised with sales department to develop customer-specific import handling procedures to enhance delivery methods and improve customer satisfaction
- Updated and maintained manuals and adhered to governmental regulations that affected product import
- Supported import metrics around import functions and drove continuous performance improvements
- Coordinated and negotiated contracts to facilitate freight movements
- Coordinated company product shipments and international transactions to eliminate freight delays
- Researched and prepared product cost and trade compliance reviews for clients
- Applied standard tables and knowledge of law to calculate duty and tariff payments of each shipment
- Reviewed and signed documents on behalf of clients in line with power of attorney limitations
- Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes
- Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of US customs regulations and international trade laws
- Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients
- Insured cargo against loss, damage or pilferage
- Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers
- Prepared and submitted Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS) codes to US Customs
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures
- Advised customers on transportation options, types of carriers or shipping routes
- Obtained necessary import and export licenses and permits for shipments
- Followed SOPs with all customer account actions and data management to keep consistent service levels
- Maintained databases and transmitted US Harmonized Tariff Schedule for all imported products
Business Development executive
Sealink International Inc
Plano, TX
05.2020 - 09.2021
- • Prospecting new clients on day-to-day basis
• Maintaining 50 Clients
• Supplying services of organization to highest level of customer service for prospected clients
• Securing new businesses and closing new deals
• Develop and keep strong relationships with current and potential clients
• Supply quotes for current and prospective clients
• Initial setup of import/export/domestic shipments
• Preparation of sales credit and CMP check
• Negotiate ocean freights with steam shipping lines freight forwarders at origin and
• FTL/LTL with trucking companies to supply efficient and competitive rates for clients
• Perform analytical and organization planning for new prospected clients
• Oversee performance of operation staff and make certain clients are receiving 5 Star service
• Accomplishments:
• Prospected new clients and furnished service of warehousing and cold storage rooms as new service for organization.
• Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit
• Communicated directly with partners to build strong business networks and relationships
• Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition
• Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution
• Utilized market trends, mission priorities and customer goals to envision, shape and close new opportunities
• Translated customer needs into solution requirements using powerful value propositions and negotiation skills
• Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships
• Implemented creative sales training techniques for new and existing staff to increase revenue and overall success
• Researched product pricing, ratings and performance and created comparison spreadsheets to evaluate competitors
• Implemented innovative business development strategies to increase customer base and expand market share
• Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations
• Assessed current service needs and calculated product satisfaction levels to make appropriate product and service adjustments
• Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions
• Contributed to industry events and trade shows to showcase products and gather industry intelligence
• Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth
• Created cross-functional teams to promote consistent brand messaging, demand-generation programs and sales tools
• Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas
• Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing
• Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions
• Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base
• Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database
• Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor
• Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads
• Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals
• Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions
• Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
• Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace
• Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends
• Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing
• Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs
• Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements
• Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications
• Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends
• Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions
• Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio
• Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings
• Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base
• Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies
• Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information
• Set and achieved company defined sales goals
• Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth
• Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities
• Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values - Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution
- Utilized market trends, mission priorities and customer goals to envision, shape and close new opportunities
- Translated customer needs into solution requirements using powerful value propositions and negotiation skills
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships
- Implemented creative sales training techniques for new and existing staff to increase revenue and overall success
- Researched product pricing, ratings and performance and created comparison spreadsheets to evaluate competitors
- Implemented innovative business development strategies to increase customer base and expand market share
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations
- Assessed current service needs and calculated product satisfaction levels to make appropriate product and service adjustments
- Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions
- Contributed to industry events and trade shows to showcase products and gather industry intelligence
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth
- Created cross-functional teams to promote consistent brand messaging, demand-generation programs and sales tools
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas
- Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing
- Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values
Inside Sales
Sealink International Inc
Parkway, Plano, TX
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Maintaining about five hundred accounts
- Securing new businesses
- Increased sales by 10%
- Develop and keep strong relationships with existing/potential clients
- Supply ocean, drayage, and FTL quotations for current and prospective clients
- Initial setup of export shipments
- Preparation of sales credit and CMP check
- Data entry
- Sell and negotiate company's services to potential or existing customers
- Perform analytical and organization planning
- Administer Logistics Management System (Climax) Proactively find problems and implement effective solutions
- Weekly attending sales meetings to remain aware of digital systems of company
- Follow-up with clients to create solutions and ensure smooth operational and sales process
- Negotiate contracts or service arrangements with steamship lines and other freight providers
- Manage CLIMAX (shipping suite software) to ensure that pricing structures reflect logistics costing
- Hazardous Materials experience Special Cargo experience – out of gauge experience
- Managed friendly and professional customer interactions
- Determined needs, delivered solutions, and overcame objections through consultative selling skills
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of sales activities and progress
- Utilized data and analytics to identify target markets and understand customer needs
- Monitored industry news and trends to stay up-to-date on competitive landscape
- Negotiated prices and terms of sales with potential customers to reach mutually beneficial agreement
- Met or exceeded sales targets and quotas to contribute to overall sales goals and revenue of company
- Attended meeting and sales events to learn latest developments and brainstorm new sales strategies
- Used CRM software to maintain detailed contact logs and account records
- Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods
- Collaborated with outside sales representatives, marketing and other departments to generate leads and close sales
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase customer loyalty and retention
- Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing
- Generated advertising brochure for vendor use
- Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace
Supply Chain Director, owner
Azalea Food Group LLC
Chantilly, USA
12.2008 - 06.2018
- Supply Chain Director
- Following regulations of U.S Customs and Border Protection and any other agencies related to specific article listed to import/export
- Accomplishments: Have been awarded; by Office of Foreign Assets Control of United States, specific license to export food products to Iran.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations
Managing Director
Soleymani Moghaddam’s Trading
05.2006 - 05.2017
- Primitive in exporting scrap PVC (plasticized polyvinyl chloride) and UPVC (un plasticized polyvinyl chloride) from Iran to Pakistan
- Page 8 of 9 Management of export process from purchase to exports
- Prepare all Export documentation.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Piloted cross-departmental projects to achieve successful delivery of new initiatives
- Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
- Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
Supply Chain Director, owner
Tejarat Tolue Bahar ltd
07.2003 - 11.2008
- Forecasting upcoming season’s volume requirements per item
- Prospecting vendors and meeting vendors at orchards and plantations at origin to closely examine crop and foreseen product’s importation outcome
- Negotiating with vendors per Incoterms to lower first cost to fulfill higher profit margins
- Applying for needful permits/licenses to import specific fruit species
- Page 7 of 9 Evaluate and confirm phytosanitary certificates to follow license permit issued by
- Plant Protection Organization
- Coordinating with exporters to prepare all export/import documents according to
- Customs and Border Protection guidelines and any other related agencies such as health department, FDA, and Ministry of Agriculture Arrangement of ocean shipments and domestic freights
- Negotiate with Steam shipping lines and FTL providers to lower landed cost for higher profit margins
- Trained and leading twenty employees
- Managed office staff as well as seller’s staff at stores
- Be parallel with Customs Brokers for smooth custom’s clearance process
- Accomplishments: Inaugural to apply and have reached import permit of exotic fruits in Iran following 34 years of prohibitions
- Developed cost effective and efficient methods of packaging
- Expanded relation with vendors to increase credit line to 75% Each season succeeded to extent of 150% net profit
- Awarded by Iran Agriculture Department:
- Revival of Import Permits each year over duration of business operation
- Permission to increase volume of imported goods
- License to import other exotic fruit.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital
- Supervised 25 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service dutie25
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations
- Supervised 25 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties
Supply Chain Director
Moghaddam’s Brothers Knitting Factory
01.1992 - 06.1995
- Contacted vendors to collaborate imports of raw materials and accessorial parts of textile machineries
- Accomplished smooth freight process
- Oversee all necessary import documents to have arrived in time and all are within customs laws and regulations
- Coordinate customs clearance
- Coordinate FTL to Factory
- Increased profit margin by lowering freight cost
- Supervised 120 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 120 employees
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics
- Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime
- Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving
- Devised and maintained up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 15 employees
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand
- Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations
Education
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ 07.2022 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Excel Essentials For The Real World
XELPLUS
ON LINE 01.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Scottsdale, Arizona 09.2012 - 10.2012
Skills
Inbound cargo logistics
US Customs and Immigration regulations
Foreign Trade Zone management
International shipping
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Intermodal freight
Supply Chain Management
Freight consolidation
Internal Audits
International purchasing
Negotiating
Supply chain distribution
Multi-plant experience
Relationship building
Staff Management
Clerical Support
Problem-Solving
Multitasking Abilities
Training and Development
Interpersonal Communication
Maintenance and Repair
Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Supply Chain and PO management software Experience
Ocean freight
Accomplishments
- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF
- IRAN 25 – JULY - 2006
- COMPREHENSIVE SKILLS OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- INTERFNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- COMPREHESIVE SKILLS AND USING THE INCOTERMS
- INTERNATIONAL PURCHASING MANAGEMENT AND PROCUREMENT
- INTERNATIOANL TRADE DOCUMENTS
Affiliations
Resourceful analytical thinker who has been active in the business of international
commerce and logistics for more than 20 years. Enthusiastic to succeed in all aspects of
global trade.
A self-regulated pioneer female and a member of Iran Chamber of Commerce as an
importer of fresh fruits since 2003.
The foremost and only female that acquired Iranian Commercial ID to import & export all
authorized commodities.
Extensive background in import/export ocean shipments, drayage, FTL, LTL shipments.
Comprehensive background in ocean container documentation.
Proficient in applying all aspects of administrative finance operations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English and Persian.
Skillful in Microsoft Office, international system of units, customs clearance documents,
and Incoterms.
Knowledgeable of all geographical situations in the U.S, Canada, Middle East, Far East,
and some Europe’s major seaports, rail ramps, and ICDs. Also familiar with their rules and
regulations.
Well-informed about all major ocean shipping lines and their services.
Gifted ability to persuade vendors and clients.
Competent to use discretion and personal judgments to ship/accept goods using the most
efficient and cost-effective route to increase the revenue.
High potentials to develop business skills and adapt to new environments.
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A critical thinker, who plans, organizes, prioritizes, makes decisions, and solves problems.
Use the mindset to make decisions.
Creative and inquisitive
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Timeline
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
Penn Foster College
07.2022 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Excel Essentials For The Real World
XELPLUS
01.2022 - 12.2022
Import Manager
TUESDAY MORNING INC
09.2021 - Current
Business Development executive
Sealink International Inc
05.2020 - 09.2021
Inside Sales
Sealink International Inc
06.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
09.2012 - 10.2012
Supply Chain Director, owner
Azalea Food Group LLC
12.2008 - 06.2018
Managing Director
Soleymani Moghaddam’s Trading
05.2006 - 05.2017
Supply Chain Director, owner
Tejarat Tolue Bahar ltd
07.2003 - 11.2008
Supply Chain Director
Moghaddam’s Brothers Knitting Factory
01.1992 - 06.1995