Furqan Abdi
LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL
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About
Results-driven Logistics, Supply Chain and Freight Operations professional with hands-on experience managing international imports, shipping documentation, customs compliance, freight coordination and operational leadership across East Africa. Proven ability to coordinate complex logistics activities, improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships with shipping lines and suppliers, and ensure timely cargo movement while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Recognized for leadership, analytical thinking, customer service excellence and continuous process improvement.
Experience
Import Manager - East Africa Shipping (CMA CGM) - Mogadishu
(2024-02 - 2025-11)
- Directed end-to-end import operations and ensured timely cargo delivery.
- Managed freight bookings, customs documentation, vessel schedules and compliance.
- Worked closely with overseas suppliers, shipping lines and customs authorities.
- Supervised staff and improved operational efficiency through process optimization.
Operations Manager - Star Line Logistics - Djibouti
(2023-02 - 2024-02)
- Managed logistics, warehouse and administration teams.
- Monitored KPIs and improved operational performance.
- Coordinated freight agents, transport providers and customs brokers.
Documentation Clerk - Nabuka - Djibouti
(2022-09 - 2023-02)
- Prepared import/export documents with high accuracy.
- Maintained supplier, inventory and logistics records.
- Supported customer order fulfilment and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Business Law - Business Law - Near East University (2018 - 2022) Cyprus
High School Certificate - Visionary Academy (2017) Nairobi
