Shabbir Sikander
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in logistics and transportation management. Expertly coordinates complex operations for timely deliveries and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Import and Export Director
Alliance Stream Zambia
Zambia
11.2022 - Current
- Managing cross-border transactions and compliance with international regulations.
- Coordinating logistics for shipments across borders, ensuring timely delivery.
- Communicating with customs officials to resolve import/export issues efficiently.
- Coordinating logistics and transportation schedules, achieving timely deliveries for 650 trucks.
- Ensuring proper documentation is completed prior to customs clearance of shipments at ports of entry or exit.
Senior Logistics Manager
Famari Investments Tanzania Ltd
08.2012 - 09.2022
- Coordinated dispatch of 250 drivers, achieving timely fulfillment of daily delivery requirements across Central & Southern Africa.
- Managed logistics and transportation arrangements for efficient international shipments.
- Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.
- Coordinated import and export documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and minimizing delays.
- Utilized logistics software to manage and track shipments from origin to destination, enhancing visibility and accountability.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders such as customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory agencies for smooth import/export operations.
- Trained junior staff on customs regulations and documentation procedures for accuracy.
Import Department Manager
Jambo Plastics Tanzania Ltd
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Managed the entire import process from pre-arrival coordination to final delivery of cargo to clients.
- Coordinated with customs declaration officer, customs service team, and shipping lines to expedite clearance and cargo movement, ensuring timely delivery to clients.
- Monitored and controlled demurrage and storage charges, optimizing costs to maintain budgetary compliance.
- Delivered accurate shipment updates and resolutions to clients, enhancing communication and satisfaction regarding import-related issues.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Financial Training Center
Dar Es Salaam07-2008
Skills
- Import/export compliance
- Logistics coordination
- Cargo management
- Transportation planning
- Supply chain optimization
- Fleet management
- Risk management
- Documentation accuracy
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling, Cycling, Cooking, Gardening, Volunteering
Languages
- Hindi
- Kiswahili
- Gujrati
- English
- Arabic
- Portuguese
Languages
English
Native
Native
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Punjabi
Beginner
A1
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- PC Technician
- Tanzania Scout Association Certified Trainer
Timeline
Import and Export Director
Alliance Stream Zambia
11.2022 - Current
Senior Logistics Manager
Famari Investments Tanzania Ltd
08.2012 - 09.2022
Import Department Manager
Jambo Plastics Tanzania Ltd
08.2010 - 03.2012
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Financial Training Center