Easwaran S Chadalavada

Experience

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  CIMMCO LTD

  Jun 1989 - May 1992

  Assistant

  Assistance in Preparation of Tender DocumentsFollow up with VendorsPreparation of MIS

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  Continental Grain Company

  Jun 1992 - Jul 1999

  Continental Grain India Ltd.; fully owned subsidiary of Continental Grain Company (CGC) New York. CGC a privately owned company was one of the worlds largest privately owned agribusiness companies serving customers in more than 100 nations, operating through its own organization and affiliates in 58 countries around the world. (Now part of Cargill).- Monitored procurement, Quality Control and Execution of Commodities, etc.- Close interaction & monitoring between Exporters, Importers, Surveyors and Overseas offices for movements of Cargo- Update Exporters/Importers on the vessel arrivals in the port to ensure smooth loading/discharge- Ensured quality & reported to overseas offices and loading of vessels without delay.- Interacted between shippers and overseas offices for business confirmations- Independently maintained a database of agri-commodity vessels for both imports and exports and disseminated them to overseas offices- Updated overseas offices on the activities of local market- A key person for Public relation with various government bodies- Liaison with Travel Agents, Government Departments, Hotels, Airlines etc. Show less

  • Manager Trade Administration

    Sept 1996 - Jul 1999

  • Assistant Manager International Trade

    Oct 1994 - Aug 1996

  • Administrative Assistant

    Jun 1992 - Sept 1994
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  Nexus Africa

  Jan 2000 - Feb 2003

  Manager Operations - H.Q, Lubumbashi

  Actively assisted the Managing Director in monitoring of Day-to-Day Operations and preparation of reports- Interaction with overseas offices on status of cargo, discharge of import containers and dispatch of wagons to the interior branches.- Active liaison with Customers, Relevant Government Bodies and Banks- Carried out check of Stocks held on Monthly basis as per inventory ledger to ensure no pilferage- Monitored cargo movements to the interior branches and apprised management Show less

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  International Trade Development | Facilitation | Advisory | Strategy

  Mar 2003 - Jun 2007

  Trade Facilitator - International Business Development

   Sourcing of Metal Scrap from West Africa & Selling of Used Clothing into West Africa Selling Palm Fatty Acid, Palm Kernel Fatty Acid etc. into Nepal.Independently identified and sourced various commodities like Bicycles, Alcohol, Safety Matches, Gen Sets, Biscuits, Writing Instruments, Stationery, Galvanized Sheets, Agro-Chemicals, Chocolates and Cosmetics.Marketed Palm Acid Oil into Nepal for an Indonesia based company.Effectively identified major soap manufacturers and sold 70 FCLs in Nepal. Show less

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  3F Industries Ltd.

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2008

  General Manger - International Trade

  Edible Oil Manufacturer with a turnover of USD 400 Million Dollar engaged in manufacturing of Edible Oils in Indian sub-continent and West Africa. The group is also engaged in Trading of Argo-based commodities – viz. Rice, Raw Cashew, Sesame Seeds, Ground Nut etc.Profit Centre Management:Formulating short and long term business plan based on corporate goals.Ensuring Top and Bottom line of the Business.Constant review and readjustments in strategy to achieve targets. Commodities Basket - Sesame, Cashew, Tiger Nuts, Gum Arabic.Successfully established direct buying of Sesame Seeds through brokers and farmer co-operatives. Show less

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  BISSMA PACIFIC INC

  May 2009 - Jun 2012

  Bissma Pacific Inc. is a private family based Canadian trading company that spans threegenerations starting in 1883. Since 1943 Bissma Pacific Inc. has been originating, processing, trading and distributing pulses, oilseeds, grains and natural gums. Our principle sources of origination are China, Canada, Ethiopia Eritrea Sudan and the UK. We also trade from Australia, Argentina, Chile and Turkey and export our products to over 50 countries worldwide.- Developing of new origins for sourcing of Oil Seeds [Sesame] and pulses.- Effectively motivate and lead team members to achieve targets.- Commodities Basket - Sesame, Ground Nut, Cashew, Gum Arabic, Ginger etc.- Successfully developed origins in Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Uganda and Mali. Show less

  • Head - Africa & India Trade

    Jan 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Director Bissma Uganda Ltd.

    Oct 2009 - Apr 2012

  • Manager

    May 2009 - Dec 2009
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  Amira Foods

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2013

  Vice President - International Business

  Founded in 1915, Amira is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded packaged specialty rice and other related food products, with sales across five continents around the world. Amira Nature Foods Ltd is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “ANFI.- Effectively motivate and lead team members to achieve targets.- Developing of new destinations for Direct Sales of non-basmati rice in break bulk & containerized cargo- Commodities Basket – Rice.- Our Team successfully achieved DIRECT SALES of containerized cargo achieving a volume of 150 FCLs per month during the first six month of operation into Africa [Benin, Togo, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Madagascar etc.]. Show less

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  International Trade Development | Facilitation | Advisory | Strategy

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

  Trade Facilitator - International Business Development

   Sourcing of Agricultural Commodities from Africa / CIS International Freight Solutions Market Intelligence and Analysis & Report on crop and factor affecting the crop. Commodities Basket – Non basmati rice, Basmati Rice, Wheat, Wheat Flour, Pulses, Spices, Oilseeds, Maize etc.

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  AGT Food and Ingredients Inc.

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Head of International Business

  AGT Food and Ingredients (TSX: AGT) is a global leader in value-added processing of pulses, grains, staple foods and ingredients for export and domestic markets. AGT Foods was founded on the principle ‘From Producer to the World’, buying pulses, grains and specialty crops from farmers around its facilities in Canada, Turkey, the U.S., Australia, China and South Africa and processing and exporting its non-GMO, gluten-free and non-allergenic pulses and milled durum wheat products to over 120 countries around the world. Established the Third Country trade vertical and commenced business for various products including Pulses, Raw Cashew Nut, Ground Nut, Spices, Oilseeds and Rice among others Initiated & Managed third country trade between various countries from Africa to China, Vietnam, India, Europe and other countries within a short span of 2 months Carry out Market Analysis to understand price and supply situations and design appropriate marketing strategy Identify suitable sellers and exporters in Africa who do not have marketing set-up and help them export produce to different countries through agents Worked closely with counterparts in parent company on costing of products, market trends and country-wise trade strategy Show less

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  International Trade Development | Facilitation | Advisory | Strategy

  Jul 2017 - now

  International Trade Facilitator - Business Development

  • Client based advisory trade services on Markets and Commodities for exporters from Africa/India.• Negotiation and setting-up trade deals for sourcing and selling of Agricultural Commodities.• Finalizing trade deals for sourcing and selling of agri commodities to and from Africa• Handling & liaising on freight logistics• Monitoring movement of goods from ports to destinations