Azadeh Ravarian

Import/Export Coordinator

MIDLAND INDUSTRIES LTD, Canada                                                                                                                               MARCH 2019-NOW Import/Export Coordinator 

    Schedule, prioritize and process containerized ocean export shipments. 

    Responsible for tracking and clearing Air / Ocean imports and arranged for timely delivery of cargo to customers. 
 Create bills of lading, packing lists and other shipment paperwork using in-house databases. 
 Work closely with overseas agents to fulfill customer requests and orders in a timely and accurate manner. 
 Invoice customers for air/ocean freight charges, customs clearance, etc. using SAP. 
 Arrange, process, and track domestic and international shipments for customers as well as new clients. 
 Handle inquiries from new clients and current customers, as well as monitored quality assurance and resolved 

complaints or issues with any orders or containers. 

   Manage invoicing and recordkeeping. 

    Make cost analysis for reduction of product development, freight, and duties. Make recovery of duties through 

request of binding rulings; prepare post-importation claims, protest, and duty drawbacks submissions. 

    Analyze and evaluates U.S. Custom's programs and other international trade agreements for the reduction of 

duties in the importation of products. 

   Completed all export documentation for a shipment.

   Manage customer service correspondence.

   Coordinate booking with airlines and confirm rates and inform agent / client.

   Follow-up on departure of cargo.

   Assure that all vendor invoices have been received, bill file and transfer to accounting.

   Obtain arrival information from co-loaders/carriers.

   Coordinate carriers release, submit BOL and freight payments.

   Coordinate and prepare entry summary when required.

   Monitor Custom's release of shipments.

   Communicate shipment status to customers.

   Arrange final delivery of shipments.

FOURSAT KISH COMPANY, Iran                                                                                                                 2011-2018 Senior Buyer & Sales Manager 

     I developed business plan and strategy for multiple product line markets that ensures attainment of company 
      international sales goals and profitability. 

     Developed, lead and execute purchasing from Europe & China and South Korea.( visited suppliers several times 
      during the cooperation years) 

     Provided timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and 
      approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margins. 

     Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand 

     Proposed improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the 
      cost of doing business 

     Collaborated with inventory control and sales to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then 
      maintaining those levels throughout the year 

     Assist in developing more effective invoicing and collecting processes

Azadeh Ravarian 

    Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines 
     Reacting to any changes in customer demand.

     Support global agents with technical, project and marketing information 

     Lead and coordinate all international shipping, distribution and delivery with Supply Chain group.     Hired, trained and supervised Sales and Support staff. 

     Developed sales strategies to ensure continuous growth of products. 

     Acted as liaison between sales personnel and managing directors. 

    Carried out training workshops with staff on sales and product strategies      Participated in regular meetings with Sales staff. 

Accomplishment

o    Consistently met sales targets each year I worked with the company. 

HERMES BUSINESS IDEAS, Iran                                                                                                                                   2010-2011 

Sales Manager/ Board Member 

     Organized exhibitions for local vendors to promote their products. 

     Acted as liaison between vendors and Executives of the companies 

TOSE-EH CREDIT INSTITUTE, Iran- BANK                                                                                                                        2009-2010 Quality Control Department Manager 

    Supervise the Quality Control functions/activities of a project or its parts, including Quality Control inspection 
      schedules and the collection of Quality Records. 

    Supervise inspections, reports and the documentation issued by inspectors and collect and file the required 
      Quality Records. 

    Support and participate to all the internal/external audits. 

    Cooperate with the Project Quality Engineer (PQE) to analyses of non-conformities. 

    Supervise the customer service process (specially in case of claims from customer’s side) 

MASHAD INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, Iran                                                                                                                                   2004-2007

Executive Secretary 

   Planned hall layout and program activities for workshops, seminars and presentations    Researched potential venues and ensured availability of all necessary equipment    Secured sponsors and sold exhibition space to interested Exhibitors. 

    Promoted the event and oversaw the production of tickets, posters, catalogues and sales brochures. 

IRAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, Iran                                                                                                                                    2006 

Master’s Degree in Business Management 

Thesis Title: Effects of Exhibition in Local Markets 

AZAD UNIVERSITY, Iran                                                                                                                                    2003 

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Physics 

Thesis Title: Aerodynamics of Airplanes