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HUSSEIN SAID
Export Business Development & MENA Logistics Specialist

CONTACT
• Phone / WhatsApp: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
• Email: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
• Location: Vinnytsia, Ukraine
• Work Format: Open to Remote / Hybrid / On-site

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
International Trade & Export Business Development Expert with 15 years of managerial experience in customs
operations, international logistics, supply chain management, and cross-border trade.
• Officially licensed customs clearance specialist in Lebanon with extensive expertise in end-to-end import/export
operations, from supplier coordination and negotiation to port delivery and customs clearance.
• Specialized in MENA (Middle East & North Africa) markets, helping Ukrainian exporters identify opportunities, enter
Arab markets, and develop B2B distributor networks.
• Strong background in risk management, Incoterms compliance, trade documentation, logistics optimization, and
profit-margin protection.
• Experienced in identifying and eliminating trade bottlenecks, preventing port delays, and ensuring smooth cargo
movement.
• Native Arabic speaker with B1+ English and functional French, capable of managing international commercial
communication and facilitating business relationships between Ukrainian suppliers and Arab-market buyers.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Export Business Development
• B2B outreach and client acquisition
• Market research and opportunity identification
• Distributor and partner network development
• Market-entry strategy for MENA markets

MENA & Levant Market Expertise
• Knowledge of Arab-market commercial dynamics
• Understanding of regional trade regulations and customs procedures
• Business communication and negotiation across MENA markets
• Connecting Ukrainian producers with potential Arab buyers and distributors

International Supply Chain & Incoterms
• End-to-end shipping route coordination and optimization
• Import/export documentation management
• Certificates of Origin and Commercial Invoices
• Freight and shipping coordination
• Incoterms compliance

Risk Mitigation & Cost Control
• Proactive trade-document preparation
• Prevention of port delays and demurrage costs
• Identification and resolution of logistics bottlenecks

• Compliance and customs-risk management
• Protection of commercial profit margins

Operational Leadership
• 15 years of international trade operations management
• Crisis management and problem-solving
• Workflow planning and operational coordination
• Communication with shipping lines, authorities, suppliers, and buyers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
International Trade & Customs Operations Manager
Lebanon | 2009 – 2024
• Managed international trade operations, including import/export workflows and sea-freight customs clearance for
goods arriving from Europe and North America.
• Coordinated end-to-end import operations, from documentation and customs procedures to port clearance and cargo
delivery.
• Achieved a 95% seamless clearance rate across high-volume import operations, with no unexpected tariffs or port
penalties.
• Developed proactive compliance and documentation strategies by preparing technical certificates, health documentation,
and required trade permits while cargo was in transit.
• Helped accelerate delivery timelines by identifying documentation requirements and potential customs issues before
cargo arrival.
• Liaised directly with shipping lines, trade authorities, suppliers, and commercial buyers to resolve complex transit
and customs challenges.
• Managed operations effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
• Utilized extensive regional business connections to support trade discussions, evaluate market demand, and identify new
cross-border commercial opportunities.

LANGUAGES
• Arabic: Native / Fluent — Expert in business negotiation, B2B sales, and MENA market development
• English: B1+ Upper-Intermediate — Professional working proficiency in commercial emails, business communication,
and logistics documentation
• French: Intermediate — Strong reading and writing skills; limited spoken practice
• Ukrainian: Basic — Currently learning

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Date of Birth: June 22, 1990
• Location: Vinnytsia, Ukraine
• Work Format: Remote / Hybrid / On-site