Madi Kassabekov

Head of Freight Forwarding | Logistics & Supply Chain Executive | Rail, Project & Oil & Gas Logistics | FIATA YLP Runner-Up (Global, 2015)

Astana, Kazakhstan

About

Logistics and Supply Chain Executive with 14+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding, Multimodal Transportation, Rail Logistics, Oil & Gas Supply Chains, and Project Logistics across Central Asia and international markets. Proven track record in managing complex logistics operations, coordinating cross-border transportation, optimizing supply chain performance, and supporting large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. Professional experience includes: • Multimodal and intermodal transportation; • Oil & Gas and petroleum logistics; • Rail freight transportation operations; • Project and event logistics (Expo 2017 & Expo 2020); • Procurement and supplier coordination; • International trade and cross-border logistics; • Team leadership and operational management; • FIATA Young Logistics Professional Runner-Up (2015).

Experience

  • Head of Freight Forwarding at PTC Holding LLP
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    - Develop and implement the overall sales strategy, aligning it with the company's objectives and market conditions; - Lead, coach, and mentor members of the forwarding team, including sales managers (2 people) and operations managers (13 people), to achieve their individual and collective targets; - Set and monitor revenue targets, track progress, and take corrective actions as necessary to ensure the company meets or exceeds its sales goals; - Company’s income budgeting; - Foster and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.

  • Logistics Manager at Expo 2020 Dubai
    Jun 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

    - Managing and coordination of delivery for 115 Countries and International Organizations; - Supervising and accounting of shipping documents for temporary import and re-export to/from Dubai Tax Free Zone; - Negotiations with all external stakeholders (i.e. Participants, Customs, Government Authorities, Forwarding Companies, Landlords and Warehouse); - Assist and liaise with Logistics work stream Lead Managers (i.e. Customs & Freight Forwarding, Materials Management, Warehousing, Distribution, Program Management) with their requirements to support and efficient and economical end – to – end Logistics operation; - Along with the OSP Lead Managers to lead the site logistics operations within the Event Operations Logistics Function and to ensure that materials and equipment for all key stakeholders are stored at on – site and off – site locations according to relevant standards and procedures necessary for event operations

  • Head of Strategy & Analytics at PTC Holding LLP
    Jun 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr

    - Shaping the company’s overall business strategy. - Developing strategic plans and assessing company performance. - Conducting research and data analysis to inform business decisions. - Monitor and analyze industry trends and market changes

  • Manager, Commerce and marketing department at Premium Oil Trans
    May 2019 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Responsible for drafting of tank-wagon lease agreements and negotiation process with lessors; - Modeling and implementing the daily used business processes in operational management according to requirements of ISO 9001:2015; - KPI and PPI indicators research and development; - Market review based on analytic resources (BP Review of World Energy, Argus media etc.)

  • Senior Manager at KTZ Express
    Jun 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr

    - The development of international rail/air/sea/road transportation from and to Kazakhstan - Expansion of the partner network - Attracting new customers - Development of Middle Corridor route