Experience

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  Chinubhai kalidass & brothers

  May 1997 - Mar 2004

  Jr. executive - export

  Assisted Manager in handling exporters of various products like Garments, Tyres,HAZ Chemicals, Dyestuff & Cosmetics.Coordinated with Shipping Co./Exporters for freight negotiation, booking of ISO Tank, HAZ & Dry containers, stuffing, loading & B/L.

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  Narendra forwarders pvt. ltd. - india

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2004

  Export executive

  Handled exporters of various products like Onion, Potatoes, Steel pipes (ODC) & Pharmaceuticals.Liaised with Custom Authorities for noting, passing, examination, stuffing, escorting, DBK & HS code issue.Coordinated with the Shipping Co./Exporters for freight negotiation, booking of Open Top, One Door & Non HAZ containers, stuffing, loading, tracking & B/L.Prepared Shipping Bill, COO/GSP & B/L & updated DSR to exporters.

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  Allcargo logistics ltd

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2009

  Documentation executive

  Was responsible for shipping documentation, manifestation, signing HBL & communication with shipping lines/exporters /overseas offices for shipments of Europe, East & West Med, USA & Canada countries.Prepared HBL, MBL, & Manifest & filed ACD for USA & Canada.

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  Huhtamaki india

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2021

  Manager- export logistics

  Led export logistic division for Far East, Africa, Europe, LATAM, USA & Canada countries.Assisted Sales team to develop new markets & served as System In-charge of ERP for the Logistics dept.Negotiated rates for Transportation/FCL/LCL/AIR/DDP consignments & block rates through service contract with Transporters/Shipping lines/IATA agents/Freight Forwarders after approval received from HOD.Carried out in-depth analysis of the financial impact of proposed logistics changes such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes, mixes & selection of a carrier.Conducted Vendor management process by analyzing service levels of each vendor & advised aspects to be taken care to improve service levels for long business relationships.Collaborated with Production, Sales, QC team, Accounts, Forwarders, ICDs & Inspection agencies to ensure timely dispatch of export consignments (3300 invoices including 1500 Containers & 450 M.T. air freight) from 7 factories.Ensured Pre/Post shipment documents prepared as per PO, PI & L/C on time & sent Export Tracking Report to Sales.Coordinated with International Customers for shipping documentation, consignment release issues, and inspection.Liaised with the Govt. Agencies like EIA, Consulate, Customs, FIEO & DGFT for obtaining FTA certificates/COO & licenses under various schemes, renewal of statutory documents & resolved queries related to export shipments.Took initiative & cleared long pending DBK of 4.76 Cr & FMS of 1.36 Cr & set process to recover export benefits on time.Coordinated with the Factory, Import & Procurement team & claimed export benefits against EPCG/Advance Authorization/MEIS/DBK schemes as per rules & regulation.Prepared MIS reports related to Monthly Export Sales, Freight Rates & Export Logistics Cost.Obtained feedback from the connected departments to maximize end customer satisfaction level & team performance.Assisted account team & customers to claim the reimbursement/loss from the ECGC & Insurance Co. Show less