Salman Sajjad
Freight Coordinator | Air & Ocean Freight Specialist
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Results-driven Freight Coordinator with 5 years of hands-on experience managing Air Freight (Import/Export), Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL), and international and GCC customs operations across Kuwait, UAE, and KSA trade lanes. Proven track record of negotiating freight rates with 12–18% annual cost reductions, maintaining 92–95% on-time delivery KPIs, and processing 400+ consignments per year with zero customs penalties. Skilled in INCOTERMS 2020, multimodal transport coordination, ERP-based shipment management, and aerospace cargo compliance.
Seeking a Senior Freight Coordinator or Air Freight Specialist role.
Experience
Freight Coordinator at Fast Logistics (2021-04 – Present)
Managed end-to-end Air Freight (Import/Export) and Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL) operations across international & GCC trade lanes.
- Managed end-to-end Air Freight (Import/Export) and Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL) operations across international & GCC trade lanes, handling 30–50 shipments per week.
- Negotiated freight rates with airlines and shipping lines, achieving 12–18% annual cost reduction for clients through carrier optimization and mode selection.
- Maintained 92–95% on-time delivery KPI across all shipment types while managing real-time tracking via FedEx, DHL, and airline carrier portals.
- Processed and verified full import/export documentation: AWB, BL, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin (COO), and LC documents per international trade standards.
- Applied in-depth knowledge of GCC customs procedures (Kuwait, UAE, KSA) to ensure regulatory compliance; maintained zero customs penalties across 400+ consignments annually.
- Managed aerospace and sensitive cargo exports, ensuring strict compliance with international aviation regulations and AK302 military export documentation requirements.
- Coordinated multimodal transport alternatives (Air, Sea, Courier), proactively recommending cost-effective solutions that generated measurable client savings.
- Assisted clients with document attestation, HS Code classification, Bill of Entry verification, and Saber Certification (KSA) requirements.
- Ensured INCOTERMS 2020 compliance across all trade lanes and coordinated with internal clearance teams for timely POD, billing, and ISO-compliant document filing.
- Collaborated with sales teams to prepare competitive freight quotations and respond to client RFQs, supporting business development and client retention.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management Studies in Marketing & Logistics – University of Mumbai (2020)
