Muhammad Shuja Siddiqui

MUHAMMAD SHUJA SIDDIQUI SUMMARY: Freight Forwarding professional with extensive experience in international freight forwarding, outdoor sales, logistics operations and customer services. CAREER SNAPSHOT: C-4, Block 1-A, Gulistan-e-Johar Karachi, Pakistan. - (USA) - (PAK.) Allpoints Unlimited, Inc., USA Vibrant Global Logistics BNS Airservices (Pvt.) Ltd. Anchor Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd. Trans Global Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd. Raaziq International (Pvt.) Ltd. Manager International Logistics Director General Manager Manager Inbound Sales Business Development Executive Assistant Manager Marketing 2021-present- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/muham mad-shuja-sidd/ SKILLS: Sea Freight Management Air Freight Management Business Development Logistics Operations Warehouse management Customer Services Shipping documentation Good communication, interpersonal & Computer skills EDUCATION: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Newport University- Completed all courses & got a provisional Certificate Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) University of Sindh- Allpoints Unlimited, INC., USA (Remotely based in Pakistan) Manager International Logistics 2021-present • Completed three months of on-the-job training at the New York office. • Manage end-to-end international logistics operations, including air, sea, and land freight, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods. • Oversee shipment bookings, tracking, and coordination with carriers, overseas forwarders, and suppliers to meet customer requirements. • Negotiate rates with overseas agents from networks such as WLA, WCA, CLN, PPL, and 5 Star for U.S. imports and cross-trade shipments, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability. Generate and issue shipment documentation using cloud-based Magaya software including HBL, dock receipts, and certificates of origin. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing regular updates on shipment status and responding to inquiries promptly. • Collaborate with sales teams to provide competitive freight pricing and customized logistics solutions to meet customer needs. Vibrant Global Logistics (Pakistan) (Self-employed) Director- • Managed end-to-end logistics operations for direct shipments while collaborating closely with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transporters to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods. • Established and maintained strong relationships with carriers, vendors, and other partners to negotiate contracts and secure competitive rates and services. • Planned and executed direct sales activities to acquire new accounts. • Handled and followed up on sales inquiries and leads. • Established rapport with overseas counterparts to develop Import sales. • Collaborated with sales and operations teams to offer competitive freight pricing. Key Achievement: Won a Multi-Million Dollar Project of the Canadian Government. Handled this key account independently, managed logistics operations and moved over 400 dry and reefer containers from Pakistan to Afghanistan. Diploma in Computer Science Petroman Training Institute, Karachi- COURSES: Air Import/Export Operation PIFFA Training Institute (PTI) Karachi May 11, 2024 Efficient Sales PIFFA Training Institute (PTI) Karachi May 25, 2024 E-Commerce Management D.G Skills.pk, Ignite, Virtual University of Pakistan Dec 2021 Digital Marketing D.G Skills.pk, Ignite, Virtual University of Pakistan Sep 2021 TRAINING: 6 Days Mandatory Course for Customs Agents Government of Pakistan Directorate General of Training Research (Customs) Karachi. Nov 23 to Nov 30, 2018 BNS Airservices (Pvt.) Ltd. (Pakistan) General Manager - Team Building • Inducted top talent to enhance team performance. • Managed and supported a strong team, promoting teamwork, responsibility, and continuous improvement. Sales Management • • • Responsible for selling a full spectrum of multimodal logistics services. Oversaw day-to-day activities of the sales team. Developed business relationships with overseas freight forwarders. Logistics Management • • • Managed all operations by Sea, Air, and Land movements. Worked closely with customers, colleagues, and third parties to ensure smooth operations. Coordinated with carriers to negotiate competitive pricing and services. Anchor Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd. (Pakistan) Manager Inbound Sales- • Regularly visited potential customers to develop import freight business. • Developed a network of overseas freight forwarders. • Developed reverse import sales with overseas freight forwarders. • Oversaw shipment documentation. • Liaised with customer service staff to ensure smooth shipment operations. • Established strong relationships with existing and new customers. Key Achievement: Won a major project for Siemens Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd that involved importing SOC, ISO Tank Containers for their liquid Cargo (Lube Oil). Provided Siemens with complete one-window Logistics services, which included: • Overall Customer Services to Siemens. • All documentation and correspondence with the shipping line. • Coordinated with overseas principals in Belgium and India. • Arranged surveys and insurance for the ISO tanks at the time of importation and empty re-exportation. • Managed the overall operations of the empty re-export of SOC tanks back to the principals in Belgium and India. Trans Global Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd. (Pakistan) Business Development Executive- • Visited potential customers regularly to develop business. • Freight negotiations with overseas counterparts and carriers. • Managed distribution of promotional material to the customers. • Managed the warehouse for a customer importing hair color products in 20-foot containers from Italy. Raaziq International (Pvt.) Ltd. (Pakistan) Assistant Manager Marketing • Visited potential customers regularly to develop Import sales. • Managed marketing and customer services team. • Conducted interviews for sales staff. • Built good relationships with existing and new customer. -