Anees Ahmed
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Export Documentation Executive with expertise in international trade and customs regulations, honed at Sara Leather Industries. Proven track record in streamlining export processes and enhancing documentation accuracy, while fostering collaboration across teams. Skilled in shipment tracking and vendor management, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with legal requirements.
Highly knowledgeable in export documentation with experience in preparing, managing and overseeing all necessary paperwork required for international shipping. Strengths include comprehensive understanding of customs regulations, tariffs and trade agreements, ensuring compliance at all stages of the process. Have demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills, adaptability to changing regulations, and ability to streamline processes for efficiency. Notable impacts include improved accuracy of documents, reduced processing times and enhanced customer satisfaction levels.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Export Documentation Executive
Sara Leather Industries
CHENNAI
02.2011 - Current
- Performing customs post-documentation tasks as an individual.
- Handling the strategic export documentation process and applying various schemes and codes applicable to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to obtain fair and results-oriented incentive returns.
- Responsible for closing the incentive return files from customs within three months from the end of each quarter.
- Advance authorization follow-up and redemption work.
- RODTEP scheme follow-up with the Customs for timely scrip generation.
- Duty drawback disbursal follow-up.
- IGST refund follow-up.
- Coordination with EPC for any industry-related matters.
- Prepared export documentation for leather products in compliance with international regulations.
- Coordinated shipping schedules with freight forwarders to ensure timely deliveries.
- Reviewed invoices and packing lists to verify accuracy before shipment.
- Managed customs clearance processes, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Maintained records of export transactions for auditing and compliance purposes.
- Communicated with clients regarding shipping status and documentation needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve efficiency in the export workflow.
- Tracked shipments using tracking systems or contacting carriers directly as needed.
- Assisted in the development of company's customs policies to ensure adherence to government requirements.
- Ensured that necessary paperwork was obtained from customers in a timely manner for export shipments.
- Processed payments for services rendered by third parties related to exports.
- Collaborated with other departments such as logistics, procurement, sales, when needed.
- Coordinated with customers, suppliers and freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Verified accuracy of documents prior to submission to relevant authorities.
- Resolved discrepancies between import and export documents and actual cargo contents.
- Compiled and maintained complete records of export shipments for compliance with international regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about changes in relevant laws, rules and regulations governing exports.
- Negotiated terms with freight forwarders and carriers for cost effective shipping solutions.
- Monitored shipment progress ensuring that goods were delivered within specified timelines.
Import Executive
K.H.Leather Industries P Ltd
01.2004 - 12.2010
- Follow up with foreign vendors about shipments and cargo.
- Coordinating with logistics partners for shipment pickup and delivery schedule.
- Coordinating with Customs and CHA for smooth clearance of cargo.
- Payment follow-up to foreign suppliers.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computers
Madras University
Vellore Dist01.2003
Class XII - English
Tamil Nadu
01.2000
Class X - Urdu
Tamil Nadu
01.1998
Skills
- Export, import, management
- Regulatory knowledge
- Shipment tracking
- Supply chain coordination
- Customs regulations proficiency
- Harmonized tariff schedule
- Freight forwarding
- Supply chain
- International trade expertise
- Incoterms awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Records management
- International shipping
- Vendor management
- Documentation preparation
- Detailed record keeping
- Documentation accuracy
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Urdu
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/14/82
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Export Documentation Executive
Sara Leather Industries
02.2011 - Current
Import Executive
K.H.Leather Industries P Ltd
01.2004 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computers
Madras University
Class XII - English
Tamil Nadu
Class X - Urdu
Tamil Nadu