Ishfaq Shafi

Currently working as a Manager Export Documentation & Logistics. Handle all shipping documents & having a good command on all export matters including freight negotiations. Coordinating with forwarders, Bank's, custom agents, & transporter's regarding all shipping related matters.

Manager Export Documentation & Logistics - THE GBO GROUP FZE - Lahore, Pakistan

(2025-04)

• Oversees the entire export process.
• Ensuring strict compliance with international trade laws.
• Managing freight forwarders.
• Managing freight rates.
• Monitor shipments from departure to arrival, resolving any delays or documentation discrepancies.
• Keep an eye on export payments.
• Prepare export reports and KPIs, and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with the shipping lines and customs brokers to arrange timely and cost-effective transport.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely shipment of goods.
• Resolve any issues related to shipping or customs in a timely manner.
• Track and analyze key performance metrics to improve processes.
• Strong follow up on all goods as per Agreed delivery dates.
• Managing multiple customers & factories.

Executive Export Documentation & Logistics - Sapphire Textile Mills Limited - Lahore, Pakistan

(2021-02 - 2025-04)

• Prepared Custom Clearance Documents & commercial documents for the customer.
• Coordinate with Buyers regarding placement of Orders.
• Coordinate with forwarders regarding approval of shipments & also do freight negotiations.
• Shipment's Tracking & coordinate with Banks.
• Coordinate with transporter regarding vehicle placement.
• Keep in contact with insurance companies & MKT team to finalize the goods as per given timeline by the customer.
• Keep an eye on export realizations.
• Familiar with Advance, LC, CAD & DA shipment terms.
• Well known about PSW, ERP, SAP, customers & forwarders portal.
• Understands export compliance requirements.
• Handle third party shipments.
• Plan Shipments as per CRO/LP.
• Push WH/PPC team to manage the goods as per timeline.

Executive Export - Indus Apparel PVT LTD - Lahore, Pakistan

(2020-01 - 2020-05)

• Coordinate with shippers regarding shipment process.
• Follow up on booking submission & logistics matters.
• Planning and organizing resources against shipping and dispatch schedules follow up with shippers.
• Responsible for planning and development on goods.

AM Export Documentation - Texcot International - Lahore, Pakistan

(2017 - 2019)

• Prepared Custom Documents.
• Getting approvals of shipments from Buyer.
• Coordinate with forwarders & get CRO/LP.
• Coordinate with Clearing agents for smooth clearance of shipments.
• DLTL cases / Rebate arrangements.
• Freight invoicing.
• Manages the services and performance of vendors, third party providers, and other relationships.
• Work with various internal and external partners.

Bachelors of Business Administration - Business Administration - University of Punjab (2013 - 2017)