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GeneralManager

Yared Belay

logistics
Rockville,MD

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with 12+ years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

NAYTRA Logistics PLC
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09.2009 - 07.2021
  • Assisting importers/exporters to meet federal rules and regulations while shipping their cargoes
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Utilized enterprise risk management software to improve operational insight and planning.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Identified trends in customer marketplaces to develop valuable solutions.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations and contract details.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Sign documents on behalf of clients using power of attorney
  • Advise customers on import/export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and other customs related matters
  • Confers with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs
  • Maintain relationships with customs brokers in Djibouti port to expedite clearing of cargo
  • Calculating customs duties according to Ethiopian Customs Tariff Regulation
  • Dealing, negotiating, approving major business deals with government offices, customers, banks etc..
  • Control assigned HS Codes to imported and exported cargoes
  • Assess need, evaluate and approve major staffing decision
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.

Education

No Degree - Organizational Leadership

FRIEDRICH EBERT STIFTUNG
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

Jimma University, Ethiopia
Jimma Ethiopia
07.2005

Skills

  • Computer skills
  • Computers:
  • Advanced MS Offices, ASYCUDA (Software used by Ethiopian customs offices), WCO (World Customs Organization) software
  • Language skills
  • English …very good
  • Amharic …Advanced
  • Special Skills and Talents
  • Extraordinary communicating, persuasion and negotiating skills
  • Natural entrepreneur and highly skilled spotting business opportunities
  • Very good with details

Timeline

General Manager

NAYTRA Logistics PLC
09.2009 - 07.2021

No Degree - Organizational Leadership

FRIEDRICH EBERT STIFTUNG

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

Jimma University, Ethiopia
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