To : HR Director

Subject: Vacancies Job application

Confirmed General Manager with a successful career of 19 years in Shipping and logistics, I am writing to express my interest adding value to overall growth and profitability of your company. Having assumed different Top Management responsibilities in Shipping, Maritime and logistics, I believe I would make a highly valuable addition to your company.

Currently Heading a Moroccan Shipping and Freight Forwarding company based in Casablanca and before heading the Dry Bulk & Tankers operation services of OCP Group (one of the biggest exporters of Phosphates & Fertilizers in the world), I expertly direct a team of 20 employees, managing and monitoring a 1200 ships per year (75% Dry Bulk 25% Tankers). I manage the full maritime operations process (Chart Party terms update / vessels post fixture / Disbursement accounts management / Laytime analysis and calculation / Freight & claims billing and approval / claims & disputes management). I manage directly 4 ports maritime agencies (Casablanca, Jorf Lasfar, Safi and Laâyoune). Meanwhile, I assumed different levels of responsibilities including General Management during 11 years (General Management, Ship chandelling, trade Liner, Fret Marketing & sales, port operations & services, Branch office management, Business process improvement and Business development).    

My main achievements are a setup of an efficient cost control process and Logistic revenue optimization basis on proactivity.

The following are some of the competencies I offer:

• Strong general managerial and oversight skills to lead varying set of skills of the staff and level of professional expertise. I work with teams to promote their strengths and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Extensive and confirmed managerial experience in a multinational environment: Port services, Liner, Break Bulk & Tankers Sales & Marketing, Maritime Operations, vessels post Fixing, Chartering, Business Process improvement, projects General management, Computing and IT.
• Comprehensive operations background (Maersk, Hanjin and OCP), I have revised shift schedules and directed the loading and unloading of shipments, successfully instituting operations that are effective, efficient and streamlined.
  • Demurrage & Lay-time Analysis Management
• As a keen negotiator, I work with port third-party providers to ensure timely service delivery at competitive costs.
• Strong and extensive knowledge of worldwide Maritime law and rules (Liners & bulkers)
• Trainer skills in Shipping & Maritime.

Please review my attached resume for additional details regarding my expertise and career achievements. It would be an honor to be a part and contribute to a company like yours which is known for its talented workforce and high standards. I feel that your company is the type of organisation in which would excel, and I am convinced that my background, experience and qualifications would make me a perfect fit for your vacancy. In closing I thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you in respect of an interview.

Yours sincerely