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Amruta Mukadam

Assistant Manager – Sales (South East Asia)
Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Manager with Zener Maritime Solutions, specializing in maritime inspections and client engagement . Proven track record in contract negotiation and compliance with international regulations. Adept at fostering client relationships and enhancing operational efficiency, leveraging expertise in UTM inspections and project coordination to drive business growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager – South East Asia (Sales)

Zener Maritime Solutions
08.2021 - Current

As part of a global maritime inspection services provider, I am responsible for driving sales, client engagement, and project coordination across the South East Asia region. My role requires close interaction with ship owners, fleet managers, superintendents, and classification society surveyorsto ensure timely execution of vessel inspections, preventive maintenance, and statutory surveys in compliance with international maritime regulations.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Served as the primary liaison for leading clients including Maersk, Stolt Tankers, Anglo-Eastern, CMA CGM, and several regional ship operators. Supported them with solutions for UTM inspections, class renewal surveys, special surveys, pre-docking inspections, and condition assessment programs.
  • Oversaw service delivery for predictive and preventive maintenance activities such as Infrared Thermography, Vibration Analysis, and NDT inspections, ensuring vessel machinery reliability and compliance with safety requirements.
  • Collaborated with classification societies (IACS members), ensuring inspection scopes complied with BV, ABS, DNV, and LR standards, and aligning reports for surveyor verification during drydock or in-service surveys.
  • Supported ship owners and managers in docking and voyage planning, ensuring inspection schedules matched port calls and drydock availability while minimizing vessel downtime.
  • Prepared detailed commercial quotations and tender responses; successfully negotiated long-term service agreements and framework contracts with fleet operators across India , South East Asia & Europe
  • Developed internal monitoring systems for enquiry tracking, quotation submissions, execution status, and reporting progress. Improved workflow visibility and reduced reporting turnaround time .
  • Conducted pre-departure briefings with client representatives to align on survey scope, timelines, and reporting requirements, ensuring clear expectations before onboard attendance.
  • Delivered post-service debriefs and technical reports, highlighting inspection findings, corrosion mapping, and structural recommendations, thereby fostering transparency and trust.

Administered multiple end-to-end contract and tender processes, strengthening company presence in India , South East Asia & Europe .

Intern

Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI)
01.2021 - 02.2021

Worked with India’s apex body for multimodal transport and shipping logistics, contributing to policy research and industry process improvement.

  • Conducted a comprehensive study of Acts & Bills impacting the multimodal transport and shipping sector, focusing on carriage of goods, port regulations, and logistics policy frameworks.
  • Assisted in streamlining operational processes under the AMTOI Policy Framework
  • Gained exposure to regulatory frameworks impacting containerized shipping, port handling, and multimodal connectivity in India.

Intern-International Freight Forwarding

Seaways Logistics Academy
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Acquired hands-on experience in international freight forwarding, customs documentation, and port operations.
  • Gained insights into containerized shipping, LCL/FCL cargo management, multimodal transport, and hinterland connectivity.
  • Supported operations related to supply chain optimization, vessel scheduling, and port documentation.

Business Executive & Japanese Language Expert

ASMACS Group
04.2018 - 03.2019

Worked on the Japan Government’s TITP (Technical Intern Training Program), supporting cross-border workforce mobility in technical trades.

  • Coordinated recruitment, documentation, and language training of Indian technical interns for placement in Japan, ensuring compliance with Japanese labour standards and industry-specific requirements .
  • Acted as a cultural and linguistic bridge between Japanese employers and Indian interns, ensuring smooth adaptation .

Provided translation and interpretation support for technical documentation, contracts, and business meetings for this projects

Japanese Language Interpreter & Consultant

Freelacer
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Assisted Japanese delegations during the Maharashtra–Wakayama MoU renewal, facilitating discussions on trade & logistics.
  • Interpreted during technical discussions for Ihara Furnace Co. Ltd., Japan and Asahi India Glass Ltd.,

Supported research organizations and industrial clients with accurate interpretation and translation of technical, commercial, and logistics related documents.

Japanese Language Trainer & Corporate Consultant

Freelacer
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Designed and delivered Japanese language training programs for corporate clients, with a focus on business communication.
  • Assisted in coursework design, exam conduction, and skill assessments

Education

MBA - International Transportation & Logistics

Indian Maritime University,
Chennai Campus
04.2001 -

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) - Japanese Language

Japan Foundation
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Skills

    Skills & Competencies

  • Maritime & Shipping: UTM inspections, Special Surveys, Classification Compliance, IHM , Drydocking, Port & Shipyard Coordination
  • Business Development: Client Relationship Management, Tendering, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Quotation Preparation
  • Regulatory Knowledge: IMO Conventions, ISM Code, SOLAS, Classification Societies , Port State Control
  • Languages: Marathi (Native) ,Hindi (Fluent), English (Fluent), Japanese (Advanced), , Dutch (Beginner)
  • Tools: MS Office Suite, Internal CRM/Tracking Systems

Interests

- Music

- Linguistics & Language Learning

- Passionate about teaching and mentoring

- Theatre & Dramatics

Timeline

Assistant Manager – South East Asia (Sales)

Zener Maritime Solutions
08.2021 - Current

Intern

Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI)
01.2021 - 02.2021

Intern-International Freight Forwarding

Seaways Logistics Academy
09.2020 - 10.2020

Business Executive & Japanese Language Expert

ASMACS Group
04.2018 - 03.2019

Japanese Language Interpreter & Consultant

Freelacer
06.2017 - 03.2018

Japanese Language Trainer & Corporate Consultant

Freelacer
01.2015 - 12.2017

MBA - International Transportation & Logistics

Indian Maritime University,
04.2001 -

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) - Japanese Language

Japan Foundation
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Mumbai
04.2001 -
Amruta MukadamAssistant Manager – Sales (South East Asia)