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Adama S.AS

Adama S.

Transport & Customs Specialist | Import / Export

€400/day
15 projects
Paris, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Adama

I secure, optimize, and simplify your goods flows.

With over 10 years of experience in international transport, import/export, and customs, I support companies that want smooth, controlled shipments without unpleasant surprises.

My role: to prevent the blockages, extra costs, and wasted time related to transport and customs clearance.

Specifically, I help you stop wondering:

Where is my merchandise?
When will it be delivered?
Why is this cost so high?
How to clear customs without risk or delay?

I take charge of the entire process, from start to finish.

What I do for you:

- Complete management of your import/export flows (sea, air, road)
- Selection of the most suitable transport mode for your time/cost constraints
- Optimization of transport costs and rate negotiation
- Streamlining of documentary and customs procedures
- Customs compliance (classifications, procedures, guarantees)
- Selection and management of reliable service providers
- Implementation of tracking tools, KPIs, and traceability

Why work with me?
✔️ Operational and strategic vision
✔️ Strong experience with large groups (fashion, retail, international)
✔️ Clear communication, responsiveness, and service-oriented
✔️ One objective: to save you time, peace of mind, and money
Transport, made simple.
Think it's too good to be true? Let's talk 🙂
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • AS CONSULTING
    FREELANCE
    December 2022 - Today (3 years and 8 months)
    6- Implementation of logistics tracking tools & KPIs

    Client: Industrial SME
    Duration: Project mission

    Description:
    - Definition of transport & customs KPIs
    - Implementation of shipment tracking tools
    - Analysis of service provider performance
    - Continuous improvement plans

    Results:
    ✔️ Complete visibility over flows
    ✔️ Better decision-making

    7- Management of transport & customs disputes

    Client: Importing company
    Duration: Occasional mission

    Description:
    - Handling of delays, damages, and transport disputes
    - Cause analysis
    - Coordination with freight forwarders and insurers
    - Implementation of corrective actions

    Results:
    ✔️ Rapid incident resolution
    ✔️ Limitation of financial impacts

    8- Operational support for import / export

    Client: SME undergoing logistics structuring
    Duration: Recurring mission

    Description:
    - Operational import / export support
    - Reinforcement of internal teams
    - Implementation of best practices in transport & customs
    - Transfer of methods and processes

    Results:
    ✔️ Skill enhancement of teams
    ✔️ More reliable and sustainable processes
    Import-Export Supply Chain Management Incoterms Transport KPIs
  • AS CONSULTING
    FREELANCE
    December 2022 - Today (3 years and 8 months)
    1- Complete management of import / export flows

    Client: SME / International Group
    Duration: Recurring mission

    Description:
    - Management of import and export flows (sea, air, road)
    - Coordination of stakeholders: freight forwarders, warehouses, customs
    - Document management and shipment tracking
    - Risk anticipation and incident resolution

    Results:
    ✔️ Operational fluidity
    ✔️ Delivery security

    2- Optimization of transport costs

    Client: Retail / e-commerce company
    Duration: Occasional mission

    Description:
    - Detailed analysis of logistics costs
    - Optimization recommendations by transport mode
    - Rate negotiation with service providers
    - Post-mission budget tracking

    Results:
    ✔️ Cost reduction
    ✔️ Better budget visibility

    3- Customs compliance for import / export

    Client: Importer of multiple products
    Duration: Project mission

    Description:
    - Review and control of customs classifications
    - Structuring of customs clearance procedures
    - Liaison with customs authorities
    - Support for internal teams

    Results:
    ✔️ Reduction of customs risks
    ✔️ Operation security

    4- Multimodal transport management

    Client: International Group
    Duration: Recurring mission

    Description:
    - Management of road, sea, and air freight
    - Centralized transport management
    - Tracking of deadlines, costs, and service quality
    - Multi-provider coordination

    Results:
    ✔️ Improvement of transport performance
    ✔️ Reduction of incidents

    5- Tenders & selection of transport providers

    Client: SME / Retail Group
    Duration: Occasional mission

    Description:
    - Drafting and launch of transport tenders
    - Analysis of proposals
    - Negotiation of pricing conditions
    - Recommendation and implementation of selected providers

    Results:
    ✔️ Reliable and suitable providers
    ✔️ Optimization of costs and deadlines
    Negotiations Supply Chain Management Customs Process Optimization KPIs
  • SMCP
    Transport Specialist
    IMPORT AND EXPORT
    October 2021 - December 2022 (1 year and 2 months)
    Paris, France
    - Manage import goods flows with control and validation of rates and invoices
    - Prepare export documents in compliance with international rules
    - Maintain a smooth and effective relationship with suppliers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and customs services
    - Generate invoices for goods ready for shipment
    - Manage international payments
    - Ensure the correct application of customs procedures

Reviews

5.0

Out of 6 ratings

HéritierH

Héritier

HMCC FAMILY - TECH SECONDLIFE

Reviewed on 10/31/2023

Responsive, Friendly, and Professional.
O

Olivier

SCAN SHIPPING FRANCE SAS

Reviewed on 10/18/2023

Top service! Thank you Adama

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Education

  • BTS International Trade
    Paris 13
    2014

Skill set

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