January 22, 2011

To,
Human Resources Director
BASF Bangladesh Ltd.
HR Bhaban, 4th Floor
26/1, Kakrail Road
Dhaka - 1000

Subject: Application for the position of ‘Assistant Manager, Supply Chain’.

Dear Sir,

Reference to the advertisement published at The Daily Prothom Alo, I would like to
introduce myself as a candidate according to my academic qualification, relevant
job experiences and competencies for the position.

As a Marketing BBA & International Business MBA graduate I would like to

confidently inform you that academically I am fitted to perform the job
responsibilities assign for the position.

I would like to also inform you that, having experience with PIL (Bangladesh) Ltd., a
multinational shipping line with responsibilities coordinating with Exporters,
Importers, Banks, Customs & Port, ICDs, other MLOs, NVOCCs, Freight Forwarders,
C&F Agents, Business Chambers & Associations create some opportunities to learn
Industrialization, Import-Export trade (local & international) procedure. And now be
a member of Coats Bangladesh Limited I learn about the local & international
purchase & procurement, sourcing & vendor development, customs formalities for
import from foreign sources & local export, logistics & distribution management
process give me the opportunity to practice my previous learning smoothly and
efficiently. I believe these areas of experiences provide positive impact to perform
in your company by coping & understanding the business, markets, products,
services and your corporate culture.

I believe I will be able prove myself to be an important asset for your company
through dedication, sincerity and highest level of professionalism. I would request
for an interview at your convenience. For any query, you can reach me at my
contact mobile number.

Thanking you.

Yours sincerely,

----------------------------
Md. Mostafizur Rahman.

Enclosure:
 1. A resume with a passport size photograph.

Md. Mostafizur Rahman

Contract Address: Officer, Supply Chain Management, Coats Bangladesh Ltd., Novo Tower,
270, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh, Contact Mobile Number: 01713
108225, Email: letonmostafiz@yahoo.com

B r i e f C a r e e r H i s t o r y & G o a l
A fast tracker having both International Shipping, Supply Chain Management in B2B
Sourcing, Sales & Marketing exposure in 5 years career with 2 largest multinational
company. Intend to lead a team with global image & after having a solid exposure to
different trade & market dynamics.

E x p e r i e n c e s
Position: st
From 1 December 2008 to at present as Officer, Supply
Chain Management
Employer: Coats Bangladesh Limited (www.coatsbd.com)
Area of Responsibilities
Documentation for International Iimport: Management of LC Application, LCAF, IMP Form,
Insurance Cover Note and other related documents for LC establishment form issuing bank.
Ensured required export documents from exporter as required by the Import Policy, nature
of the imported goods & other compliance issues;
Monitoring the imported cargo clearing: Coordinate with nominated C&F agents,
Freight Forwarders, Shipping Lines, PSI Companies, Customs & Port Authority,
Transportation Service Provider to ensure on time & hassle free cargo clearance;
Import & Export LC Management: Developed and implement a LC Management Policy
for import from international sources and export to local customer as well to ensure a sound
and effective trade operation.
Documentation for local export: Preparation of Export Documents (Pro-forma Invoice,
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Country of Origin, Transport
Documents/Truck Receipt, EXP Form Certification using SAP & DMS Systems, and
Presentation to collecting bank for negotiation and export proceeds realization;
Monitoring Sales & Export Operation: Coordinating Wareouse, C&F Agents for EPZ &
NonEPZ based sales of the company complying BEPZA rules, tracking of Import Permit (IP) &
Utilization Declaration (UD) collection status;
Credit Management & Control: Maintaining professional relationship with customer’s
commercials, LC issuing bank for documentary acceptance, settlement of discrepancies and
payment within maturity to ensure company Credit Control Policy;
Orientation on other area: Ensured better understanding on different aspects of the
supply chain management including Sourcing, Purchasing, Transportation, Warehousing and
Distribution Management as a Customs Bonded Warehouse.
Position: Junior Executive, Import & Export Documentation from 1st
January’2005 to 19th November 2008
Employer: PIL (Bangladesh) Ltd., (www.pilship.com) a multinational Shipping
Agent.
Area of Responsibilities
Import & Export Documentation: Receiving raw documents from Principal & other Port of
Loading (POL), Settlement of Documentation Discrepancies and Scrutiny of Documents,
Preparation of BOL, IGM, EGM, Discharging & Loading List for Customs, Port & Off dock
purpose;
Customer Care & Services: Containerized shipment tracking using system and update the
customer quarries about ETA, ETB, Freight & Detention Charges, Issuing Delivery Order
(D/O) maintaining companies rules, customs & port compliances;
Internal & External Co-ordination: Maintaining close relationship with inter company
marketing & operation department and out of the company with Exporters, Importers,
Banks, Ports, Customs, Freight Forwarders, MLOs, Off Docks/ICDs, C&F Agents and other
stakeholders for smooth trade operation.

P r o f e s s i o n a l T r a i n i n g a n d R & D
The following professional trainings have been obtained:
• ‘Workshop on Export and Import through LC’; Resource person: Md. Azhar Ali Miah,
Executive Vice President, Bank Asia Limited; organized by: Bdjobs.com Ltd.
• ‘Workshop on Shipping & Logistics Process’; Resource person: Md. Farook Hassan,
FICS (UK); organized by: Bdjobs.com Ltd.
• ‘Workshop on Custom Procedures for Import & Export’; Resource person: Noor Md.
Mahbubul Haq, First Secretary (Customs Policy & Budget), NBR; Organized by
Bdjobs.com Ltd.
• “Workshop on Supply Chain Management: Theory & Practice” Resource person: Reza
Md. Shehab, Head of Agro Business, Rahimafroz (BD) Ltd.; Organized by
prothomalo.jobs.com.

The following professional research reports are prepared at different stages of job:
• ‘Commercial Procedure, Documentation and Banking in International Business’
• ‘Import Declaration (ID), Export Declaration (ED) and Clearing & Forwarding (C&F)
Procedure for Import and Export in Context of Automated Customs Frame Work’.
• “International Payment Methods, Use of Letter of Credit in Trade & Diagnosis on
Discrepancy Management for LC Based Documents”
• “Commercial Diplomacy for Trade & Supply Chain”
• Reports published at www.reportbd.com on International Commercial Terms
(INCOTERMS);

P r o f e s s i o n a l A r e a o f I n t e r e s t
• Export-Import Policies of government, Acts, Rules & Regulations of Customs, Port,
NBR, CCI&E and other related authorities with Import-Export Trade;
• Use of INCOTERM in price determination, risk transfer in trade operation;
• L/C Opening Procedure and Documentation Process, concept of PAD, LTR, LIM in LC
operation;
• Export LC Negotiation, Acceptance, Payment Realization and Discrepancy
Management;
• Concept of PAD and LTR in Documentary Credit Operation;
• Use of Cargo Insurance (Marine, Land, Air), its legal frame work and claim against
insured goods;
 • Harmonized System Code (HS Code) identification & dissolving conflicts for HS Code
for different articles by General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and Customs Valuation
Methods (CVM);
• Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI), Post Landing Inspection (PLI) & arising disputes with
Customs, PSI Companies and surveyors;
• Supply Chain & Logistics Management;
• Multi Modal Shipping & Transportation Concept including Land Side Services;
• Customs, Port and ICD Rules, Procedures and Processes for Import-Export cargo;
• Customs DTI Process & Automated Customs Declaration of Single Administrative
Documents (SAD) for Import & Export Bill of Entry (B/E).

E d u c a t i o n a l Q u a l i f i c a t i o n
Post Graduation: Master of Business Administration (MBA); Major in
Marketing & International Business; CGPA 3.65 out of 4 from
International Islamic University Chittagong; 2007.

Graduation: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Major in

Marketing; CGPA 2.91 out of 4 from International Islamic
University Chittagong; 2004.

High School Level: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC); First Division
from Commerce group from Nizampur College, Mirshari,
Chittagong; 1999.

School Level: Secondary School Certificate (SSC); First Division from

Science group from Shaher Khali High School, Mirshari,
Chittagong; 1997.

Special Education: Bachelor of LAW (LLB) from National University, Bangladesh;

studding in 1st Year; Session 2010-2011

S k i l l & S t r e n g t h s
Language: As a second language have good proficiency over speaking, writing & reading
English. Computer Knowledge: MS office suite, Typing skill on both Bengali & English,
Internet, Email and habituated to use SAP, DMS, WebCSM, Chittagong Customs House
Automated DTI software.
Driving License: Having valid driving license for light vechile.
Interest and activities: Free lance writing, Cricket, Football, Reading, Tree Plantation.
Professional Strength: Hard & team worker, Ability to convince people, Contain
leadership quality, Thinking positively & creatively, Adaptability with any situation, Sharp
sense of social responsibility & Maintaining Work To Do Check list daily, weekly and monthly
basis to ensure JIT.

E x t r a C u r r i c u l a r A c t i v i t i e s
• Different articles are published at Daily newspaper about economic, business, social,
literature and cultural movement of Bangladesh;
• Writing poem, story & feature at different newspaper & magazine;
• Attain membership, Working Committee, Kaldhara Parishad, Chittagong;
• Working as editor of “Monon” a renowned Little Magazine published from Chittagong.

R e f e r e n c e s
 • Mr. Mohd. Moheuddin Shah Alam Nipu, Senate Member, University of Chittagong
and Ex. National President, Apex Bangladesh, Address: Nibedon Printers, 314 Sk.
Mujib Road, Chittagong-4100, Contact: 01711-473335, 031-2520901
• Mr. Muntasir Rubayat, General Manager, Orient Express Lines (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.,
MGH Group, Shafi Bhaban, Agrabad C/A, Chittagong, Contact: 01713-101571

_________________
(Md. Mostafizur Rahman)

Date: January 22, 2011

To,
Human Resources Director
Coats Bangladesh Ltd.
Novo Tower (3rd & 4th Floor)
Tejgaon I/A
Dhaka

Subject: Application for relocation of work station.

Dear Sir,

With due respect, write to inform you that I, Md. Mostafizur Rahman
working as a ‘Sales Officer’ and assigned with industrial sales team
located at Dhaka.

My home district is Chittagong and my famaily is living there. Due to some

unavoidable circumstances I am not able to shift famaily to Dhaka and
having one & only baby with physical disablities by born it is very natural
for me to mantain some more attention to my baby & families.

Hence I would like to draw your kind attention for considering the above
issues and relocate my job at Chittagong if any vaccant will be available.
Your such consideration help me to mantain some concern to my famaily
members and I will ensure you to play more better role to job
responsilbilities as well.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

(Md. Mostafizur Rahman)

Sales Officer