Apurva Chaubal

Experience

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  Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Chemical Engineering Intern
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  Thyssenkrupp

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Process Engineering Intern

  • Composed a literature review on removal of urea from industrial wastewater to prevent water pollution• Studied the simulation of a heat exchanger using HTRI and pumps using pump hydraulics tools.

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  Maersk Tankers

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Managed comprehensive and dynamic commercial operations for deep sea vessels overseeing the seamless delivery of petrochemical and vegetable oil products across 6 continents.• Optimized freight of $50 million through meticulous data analysis for route planning and bunker optimization, thereby maximizing cargo carrying capacity.• Negotiated contracts of carriage (charterparties) & liaised with 6 external maritime stakeholders to proactively mitigate risks for each voyage ensuring strict adherence to international regulations.• Supervised 24/7 vessel operations while offering indispensable stakeholder support to minimize vessel downtime and ensure the continuity of operations.• Conducted extensive data analysis to optimize the allocation of P&I Insurance coverage leading to an annual saving of $14,000.Awarded the High Five Award in acknowledgement of this contribution.• Facilitated the establishment of a process guild aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in US Gulf region.• Led the development of a comprehensive training-plan for the 2022 Commercial Graduate Program, mentoring 2 young professionals over a six-month period. Show less • Chosen in a 2-year global program based in Mumbai and Copenhagen, providing exposure to all facets of the tanker shipping business cross eight segments with an aim to increase cross-functional collaboration.• Spearheaded the automation initiative for Italian VAT filing across the entire Maersk Tankers fleet, utilizing advanced Excel VBA development. This strategic automation effort resulted in a significant annual time savings of 200 hours.• Collaborated with the global executive team in crafting a purpose-driven corporate strategy in 2022. Played a pivotal role in focusing on deliverable mapping within commercial teams, building KPIs that align with market demands. Show less

  • Associate Voyage Manager

    Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Commercial Trainee

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
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  CITGO

  Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  Supply Chain Consultant

  • Leading the development of a vendor risk management system for 3 refineries in USA to identify suppliers at risk during natural disasters through data modeling and predictive analysis utilizing Microsoft Azure REST API.• Redesigning the procurement strategy for a network of 1600 vendors by developing an advanced VBA-based quantitative model, which proactively optimizes inventory management in anticipation of potential disasters, thereby ensuring business continuity.• Managing a team of 5 contributors, crafting a project roadmap, and establishing clear deliverables. Innovated a robust project tracking system that monitors progress, allowing early identification and proactive mitigation of potential challenges. Show less