Faran Rauf CV
Faran Rauf CV
ABOUT ME
A highly motivated and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in managing and mentoring a vast
range of operational departments. Ability to lead teams and coordinate innovations. A professional leader with more
than 08 years’ experience in delivering happiness to clients and profit to employers who trusted my talent, skills and
experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Manager
Express Saver Cargo [ 27 May 2024 – Current ]
City: Lahore | Country: Pakistan
• Managing air freight operations, ensuring timely and damage-free delivery of cargo.
• Coordinating with airlines, ground handlers, and customs brokers to expedite shipments.
• Implementing air freight process improvements, reducing transit times by 20% and costs by 12%.
• Supervising a team of air freight professionals, increasing productivity by 18% and accuracy by 25%.
• Analyzing air freight data, identifying trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Solving customer complaints in timely and appropriate manner.
• Managing Documentation.
Operations Manager
ARK Logistics International [ 23 Apr 2022 – 25 May 2024 ]
City: Lahore | Country: Pakistan
• Coordinated with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and warehouses for smooth cargo clearance.
• Collaborated with logistics and sales teams to optimize routing, modal selection, and customer solutions.
• Monitored and reported on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time performance, cargo damage, and
customer satisfaction.
• Reviewed and processed E-forms for trade finance transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
and bank policies.
• Anticipated and tracks operational and tactical risks and providing strategic solutions.
• Managed day to day business of the operations department while balancing the responsibilities of various business
lines such as business analysis, vendor, and risk management.
Manager
Javed Traders (Family owned Business) [ 4 Nov 2019 – 25 Jan 2022 ]
City: Sahiwal | Country: Pakistan
• Accounts
• Client Dealing
• Management
Finance Manager
GiZ (German Aid Program) [ 4 Sep 2018 – 30 Oct 2019 ]
City: Islamabad | Country: Pakistan
• Developed and implemented financial models and tools to improve financial analysis and decision-making.
• Led financial statement preparation, audit coordination, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth, improve profitability, and enhance financial
reporting.
• Conducted financial risk management and mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and minimize losses.
• Provided financial training and support to non-financial teams to enhance financial literacy and accountability.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and bankers.
Intern
KPMG [ 12 Aug 2015 – 28 Aug 2018 ]
City: Lahore | Country: Pakistan
CFA (Level-2)
CFE Group of Colleges [ 6 Aug 2018 – Current ]
City: Lahore | Country: Pakistan | Field(s) of study: Accounts & Finance | Level in EQF: EQF level 8
ACCA
CFE Group of Colleges [ 2 Nov 2013 – 20 Nov 2015 ]
City: Lahore | Country: Pakistan | Level in EQF: EQF level 5
Matric
Ali Cadet High School [ 2 Apr 2009 – 10 May 2011 ]
City: Sahiwal | Country: Pakistan | Level in EQF: EQF level 2
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Other language(s):
English Punjabi
LISTENING B2 READING C1 WRITING C1 LISTENING C2 READING B1 WRITING B1
SPOKEN PRODUCTION B2 SPOKEN INTERACTION C2 SPOKEN PRODUCTION B1 SPOKEN INTERACTION C1
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
DIGITAL SKILLS
Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Word / Microsoft Powerpoint / Outlook / Oracle User / Cashflow Management /
Account and Cash handling / Google Drive / Google Docs / Social Media
DRIVING LICENCE
Driving Licence: A2
Driving Licence: A
Driving Licence: B
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
Time management, Communication, Decision-making, Problem solving, Priorities tasks, Strategic planning,
Scheduling.