Karim Mansour

42 Sharia El-Nile, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
+20 10 2847 5391 | karim.mansour@emailcorp.com


PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Shipping, Costing and Administration Officer with over 8 years of experience in logistics coordination, cost management, and administrative operations. Proven expertise in customs documentation, inventory management, and financial reconciliation. Strong background in shipping operations, procurement processes, and contract administration with a track record of optimizing workflows and reducing operational costs.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Shipping, Costing and Administration Officer
Nile Logistics Solutions, Cairo
March 2021 – Present

• Manage end-to-end shipping operations including container shipping coordination, customs clearance documentation, and package tracking for international and domestic shipments
• Oversee process costing and financial management activities, conducting monthly bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate inventory accounting records
• Administer procurement processes and contract administration for vendor agreements, resulting in 15% cost reduction through strategic outsourcing initiatives
• Prepare and process invoicing documentation for shipments valued at over $2M annually, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and import requirements
• Maintain comprehensive record keeping systems for shipping documentation, financial transactions, and inventory management
• Coordinate with UPS and other shipping carriers to optimize delivery schedules and track shipments in real-time


Logistics and Administration Coordinator
Mediterranean Trade & Import Co., Alexandria
June 2018 – February 2021

• Coordinated shipping and logistics operations for processed timber sales, managing inventory of capital stocks worth approximately $500K
• Handled general administration duties including office administration, mass mailing campaigns, and user account management
• Prepared cost estimates and RFP responses for shipping and logistics contracts
• Implemented process documentation standards that improved operational efficiency by 20%
• Managed traffic management and shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Conducted regular inventory audits and maintained accurate inventory management systems


Administrative Assistant
Delta Commerce Group, Giza
January 2016 – May 2018

• Provided comprehensive office administration support including contract administration and procurement assistance
• Assisted with accounting tasks, bank reconciliation, and financial record keeping
• Coordinated refurbishments and facility management projects
• Managed cafeteria management operations and catering arrangements for company events
• Processed invoices and maintained organized filing systems for financial and operational documents


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Finance and Operations Management
Cairo Business Institute, Cairo
Graduated: May 2015


Associate Degree in Accounting
Al-Azhar Academy of Commerce, Cairo
Graduated: May 2013


SKILLS

Logistics & Shipping: Container Shipping, Customs Documentation, Import Procedures, Package Tracking, UPS Shipping, Ship Management, Traffic Management

Financial Management: Process Costing, Accounting, Bank Reconciliation, Invoicing, Inventory Accounting, Financial Management

Administration: Office Administration, Contract Administration, General Administration, Procurement, Record Keeping, Process Documentation

Inventory & Operations: Inventory Management, Capital Stocks Management, Estimates Preparation, Outsourcing Coordination

Software & Systems: User Accounts Management, Financial Reporting Systems


CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Customs Specialist
International Import-Export Institute
Issued: August 2020

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate
Egyptian Logistics Academy
Issued: March 2019


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, International Association of Administrative Professionals
Member, Logistics and Transportation Association