Abhilash Haldkar
Pune
Summary
Results-driven International Logistics professional with over 8 years of experience in managing end-to-end logistics operations. Expertise in optimizing supply chain processes, ensuring customs compliance, and fostering strategic vendor partnerships to enhance efficiency in global transportation. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex international trade regulations while maintaining cost-effectiveness and timely delivery. Committed to leveraging a comprehensive skill set to drive success in future endeavors within the logistics sector.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Logistics Specialist
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Pune
06.2023 - Current
- Acted as key contact for international logistics and trade compliance inquiries.
- Delivering the Large Capital Incentive Projects (greater than USD 20 million) and its execution.
- Coordinating and monitoring the inbound and outbound shipments via air, sea, and land depended on delivery requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with global and local CHAs, freight forwarder agents, and shipping liners, having experience in making contractual agreements with global terms and regulations.
- Managed emergency logistics for pilot and sample shipments of large-scale machinery.
- Created and updated standard operating procedures for logistics operations, reducing errors by 30%.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs, resulting in 10% cost savings, and ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
- Submitted management reports on logistics operations, including cost analysis, shipment tracking, and performance metrics.
- Implemented and oversaw compliance with safety and handling procedures for all shipments, resulting in a 100% clearance rate.
- Exhibition, port, site visits, and relation-building activities.
Logistics Analyst (APAC)
John Deere India Pvt Ltd
Pune
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed delivery process for more than 7,000 Deere factory orders to reach dealers across Asia Pacific.
- Analyzed required declarations in compliance with import regulations of destination countries.
- Created reports on inventory levels, delivery times, transport costs, and performance metrics.
- Responsible for all global compliance and adherence to the internal policies of the organization and external regulations related to logistics activities.
- Evaluated the environmental impact of logistics operations, and implemented new ideas to enhance shipping quality.
- Collaborated with team on process setup and automation initiatives using Macros and Power BI.
- Ensuring accurate monthly and yearly revenue recognition for the APAC region.
- Claim settlement and dispute resolution as per a set process.
- Analyzed logistics performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Logistics Coordinator (APAC)(Contingent)
John Deere India Pvt Ltd
Pune
02.2021 - 01.2022
Sr. Executive Operations
AMANZI INTERNATIONAL
Navi Mumbai
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Established working relationships with transport companies, shipping lines, CFS, and CHAs, and negotiated for the most cost-effective rates and routing.
- Creation and maintenance of weekly, monthly, and annual reporting of all associated international transportation volumes, customs entries.
- Plan and conduct regular performance reviews with each major third-party provider.
- Overseas client and vendor coordination for smooth operation.
- Coordinated a multi-functional team and ensured trade compliance.
Operations and Business Development Executive
Amanzi International Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
10.2019 - 08.2020
Executive Customer Service & Sales Support
Amanzi International Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
06.2018 - 09.2019
Supply Chain Management Trainee
Sintex Industries Ltd.
Ahmedabad
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for the whole export of the organization under GM supervision.
- Sea Freight and Export Planning, negotiation with shipping lines on freight quotations.
- Stuffing and shipment according to the production planning provided by the Marketing Department.
- Settlement payment regarding sea freight and other local charges, payment approvals from the CEO and VP.
- Assisting with documentation, CHA, transportation, and warehousing teams.
- Entire export documentation (post-shipment document).
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
Intern
Movar Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
Indore
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Performed data entry into the company's logistics software systems.
- Assisted in preparing documents such as bills of lading, packing lists, invoices.
Summer Intern
GSEC Limited
Indore
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Learn about the customized air cargo solutions for importers and exporters' supply chains.
- Coordinated loading and unloading of air cargo.
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - International Business/Trade/ Commerce
School of Economics
Indore01.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Hons. - Accounting and Finance
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
01.2014
High School - Business/Commerce, General
Kendriya Vidyalaya
01.2010
Skills
- SAP/Webtop/ERP
- Vendor Management
- Customs Regulations
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Bulk/ Project Cargo
- Trade Finance
- Air and Sea Charter
- Export-Import Operations
- Quotation / Bid tab
- Lean Six Sigma
- Contract Negotiation
- Client Support
- Transport Management
- Evaluating proposals
- Inspecting goods
- Warehousing and delivery
- Cross functional collaboration
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- Date of Birth: 04/02/92
- Nationality: Indian
Certification
- Heavy Lift Workshop ( Houston 2024) - Mammoet & SAL
- Fire fighting Training ( Pune 2024) -SURYA FIRE SAFETY ENTERPRISES
- Letter of credit - International Trade Finance ( 2022)- Dun & Bradstreet
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2022)- Sparen & Gewinn Consulting
- International Business Operations (2022) - University of Colorado Boulder
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- French(limited)
Accomplishments
- 2024_KBR One Value STS Recognition for leadership and demonstration of KBR values.
- JD process transition ( 3rd Party Org. to In-house) ( Feb- Apr 21)
- Key Asset of the co. in 2018-19 - Amanzi International.
- Successfully initiated the Nhava Sheva to Duqm Port service with in collaboration with Maersk.
- Team leader in short span of 6 months at Sintex Industries Pvt Ltd
References
- Sandeep Ojha, John Deere India Pvt Ltd, 9881150387
- Vijay Saraf, Amanzi International, 8591309835
Timeline
Procurement Logistics Specialist
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2023 - Current
Logistics Analyst (APAC)
John Deere India Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 06.2023
Logistics Coordinator (APAC)(Contingent)
John Deere India Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 01.2022
Sr. Executive Operations
AMANZI INTERNATIONAL
08.2020 - 01.2021
Operations and Business Development Executive
Amanzi International Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 08.2020
Executive Customer Service & Sales Support
Amanzi International Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 09.2019
Supply Chain Management Trainee
Sintex Industries Ltd.
06.2017 - 06.2018
Intern
Movar Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2016
Summer Intern
GSEC Limited
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Heavy Lift Workshop ( Houston 2024) - Mammoet & SAL
- Fire fighting Training ( Pune 2024) -SURYA FIRE SAFETY ENTERPRISES
- Letter of credit - International Trade Finance ( 2022)- Dun & Bradstreet
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2022)- Sparen & Gewinn Consulting
- International Business Operations (2022) - University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - International Business/Trade/ Commerce
School of Economics
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Hons. - Accounting and Finance
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
High School - Business/Commerce, General
Kendriya Vidyalaya
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