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Supply Chain Professional |MENA Regulatory Affairs Specialist | GCC Imports & Exports | Luxury Industry- Perfumes and Cosmetics | Inventory

About

With 7+ years of expertise in supply chain, regulatory affairs, and multimodal logistics, I spearhead Group Supply Chain operations at Luxe House Perfumes Trading LLC (Tahboub Holdings), a leading luxury fragrance and beauty distribution group in the Middle East. I specialize in orchestrating seamless end-to-end logistics—across air, sea, and land—for high-value luxury products. My role involves navigating complex customs clearance and regulatory frameworks, including SABER, GHAD, Montaji, and MOH registrations, ensuring timely and compliant delivery across key GCC markets: UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and Kuwait. At Tahboub Holdings, a family-founded enterprise with over 20 prestigious brands such as Givenchy, Acqua di Parma, Clive Christian, Liquides Imaginaires, and Parfums Caron, I drive supply chain excellence through strategic planning, free zone warehouse management, and close collaboration with global partners. What I bring to the table: • Strategic supply chain design and execution tailored for luxury goods. • Expert knowledge in GCC import/export compliance and regulatory affairs. • Free zone logistics optimization and cross-border freight coordination. • Mastery of ERP, WMS, and supply chain analytics to boost efficiency. • Hands-on experience managing 3PL partnerships, freight forwarding, and customs operations • Proven track record in multi-brand product registration, labeling, and market launch support I’m passionate about elevating supply chain operations to deliver exceptional value to luxury brands and their discerning customers in the MENA region. Let’s connect if you want to explore: • Supply chain optimization in luxury and beauty sectors • New brand launches and market entry strategies in GCC • Regulatory navigation and compliance best practices 📧 abdullahakram217@gmail.com 🌍http://linkedin.com/in/abdullah-akram

Location

Dubai

Work experience

Supply Chain Officer at Fast Bridge Shipping Services, Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, • Planned and executed end to end import and export shipments across air, sea, and road transportation, with a strong focus on luxury perfume, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. • Prepared customs clearance and shipment plans in advance to prevent demurrage, detention, and compliance related penalties. • Ensured accurate and compliant shipping documentation in accordance with Incoterms, HS codes, and country specific regulatory requirements. • Managed consumer and commercial freight enquiries, providing complete logistics support from shipment planning to final delivery, including product registration in UAE, KSA, and Kuwait. • Demonstrated strong knowledge of free zone compliance and coordination with MENA government authorities to support smooth customs clearance and regulatory approvals. • Implemented cost optimization initiatives through efficient freight selection, routing strategies, and operational planning. • Placed purchase orders with suppliers and monitored reorder levels based on demand planning and inventory analysis. • Coordinated receipt of goods from customs and warehouses, accurately recording GRN and landed cost in line with agreed Incoterms. • Maintained robust inventory control processes to minimize discrepancies through regular reconciliation and continuous process improvements. • Investigated shipment damages, shortages, and discrepancies, issuing debit notes to vendors or initiating insurance claims based on findings. • Collaborated with insurers, freight agents, and suppliers to ensure timely resolution of claims and operational issues. • Managed Dangerous Goods shipments, including packaging, labeling, documentation, and regulatory approvals, ensuring compliance with applicable transport regulations. • Hands on experience working with government and regulatory trade portals including Mohiat, GHAD, Faseh, Saber, Montaji, Esma, Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Trade, and MOFAIC to support import, export, and compliance activities.

Supply Chain Specialist at Tahboub Holding, Dec 2021 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos, United Arab Emirates, •Freight forwarding: Coordinating the movement of goods by air, sea, or land to ensure timely delivery and compliance with local regulations. •Customs clearance: Ensuring that all necessary customs documentation is prepared and filed correctly to avoid delays or penalties. •Inventory management: Managing inventory levels to ensure that the right products are available at the right time to meet customer demand. •Supplier management: Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to ensure that they can meet the needs of the business in terms of quality, price, and delivery. •Warehousing: Overseeing the storage and handling of goods in warehouses or distribution centers, and ensuring that inventory levels are accurately tracked. •Maintain shipment trackers & shipment files for smooth execution of orders by market. •Verify documentation accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments, in accordance with the INCOTERMS, import/export regulations and market specific instructions. •Coordinate with warehousing, customs documentation, transportation activities with 3PL service providers from France,UK, Italy to Dubai, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan. •Transportation planning: Developing transportation plans to optimize routes and minimize costs while ensuring timely delivery.

Accountant at Al Mandoos Aluminium and Glass Works, Apr 2017 - Jul 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos, Ajman, United Arab Emirates, • Financial reporting: Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to provide accurate information about the company's financial performance to management. • Bookkeeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounts. • Tax compliance: Filing VAT Returns and managing VAT payments. •I nventory management: Overseeing the management of inventory levels and the costing of inventory items to ensure accurate valuation and reporting of inventory. • Audit support: Coordinating with external auditors during the annual audit process to ensure timely completion of the audit and resolution of any issues identified Payroll processing: Processing employee payroll and ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations. •Prepare & report daily/weekly reports such as Cash Flow Statements and Bank Reconciliations. •Maintain all types of bookkeeping, petty cash, and verify monthly revenue, cost invoices, Responsible for Accounts Receivables & Payable and update the system in a timely manner. •Keep accurate financial records, including bank payment initiates, inward and outward transactions and accurate bank and book balances.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Marketing, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University