Haifa Jrad
Senior Transport & Logistics Manager
Senior Transport & Logistics Manager with over 16 years of experience in international transportation and supply chain management. Proven track record in optimizing logistics operations and leading cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and service quality.
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Managing Director – Sourcing & Logistics
Skippers Africa Business Network
2023 — PresentCurrentTunis, Tunisia
- Lead business development activities across African and international markets.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Manage international sourcing projects and supplier relationships, optimizing costs through better negotiation
- Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements with suppliers and customers.
- Oversee supply chain activities to ensure cost efficiency and service quality, achieving project delivery under budget
- Support clients in procurement, sourcing, and logistics solutions.
Transport Manager & Internal Trainer
COFICAB Group
2018 — 2022Tunisia
- Manage international transportation operations across the world, coordinating over 200 shipments monthly
- Prepare, manage, and monitor annual transportation budgets, including CAPEX and OPEX planning
- Lead a transport team responsible for import/export operations and fleet management.
- Monitor logistics KPIs, successfully improving on-time delivery rates.
- Coordinate international shipments of finished goods, raw materials, and samples, ensuring compliance with customs regulations
- Make significant improvements in the packaging recovery processes by implementing a logistical protocol.
- Optimized fuel consumption for the fleet, achieving a reduction in fuel costs through strategic routing and driver training
Import & Export Manager
Express Logistic – UPS Tunisia
Sep 2013 — Jul 2018Tunisia
- Played a key role in the start-up and launch of UPS operations in Tunisia as one of the first employees involved in the project.
- Contributed to the implementation of operational processes, customs procedures, and service standards aligned with UPS global requirements.
- Managed international import and export operations.
- Coordinated customs clearance activities and shipping documentation, optimizing clearance processes to decrease delivery lead time.
Logistics Manager
SIAB Logistic – UPS Tunisia
May 2015 — Nov 2015Tunisia
- Monitored and analyzed logistics KPIs
- Managed logistics reporting and operational performance
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives
Business Development Manager
Assistance Mondiale Garantie – Tunisia
Sep 2011 — Mar 2013Tunisia
- Developed new business opportunities and strategic partnerships
- Managed relationships with international partners and networks
- Expanded market presence and commercial activities
- Participated in international business and logistics events
Trainer
Professional Sectorial Center of Transport & Logistics
Sep 2008 — Jun 2009Tunisia
- Delivered transportation and logistics training programs
- Supported professional development initiatives
- Developed educational content and training materials
Skills
Supply Chain ManagementInternational TransportationLogistics OptimizationKPI ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProject Management
Education
Research Master's Degree, Transport & Logistics
Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics – Sousse, Tunisia
Master's Degree, Transport & Logistics
Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics – Sousse, Tunisia
Baccalaureate, Experimental Sciences
Fattouma Bourguiba High School – Monastir, Tunisia
Certifications
Efficient trainer
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Languages
Arabic
Native
French
Fluent
English
Professional
Spanish
Intermediate
Professional Training
Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI
Logistics Cost Calculation
Incoterms & Customs Procedures
Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
IATF 16949 Requirements
ISO 50001
ISO 45001
Leadership Camp
Collaboration Camp
References available upon request.