Experienced SCM and Sales Operations - Export (Export/Import Logistics) Manager with a strong background in global supply chain operations, international trade compliance, and logistics optimization. Skilled in managing end-to-end logistics, shipping, customs, procurement and vendor coordination. Proven ability to streamline operations, reduces costs, and ensures timely deliveries across international markets.
A leader in renewable energy and smart technology, Ecozen Solutions is revolutionizing agriculture and cold chain solutions. With an annual turnover exceeding ₹1200 Cr, we are driving efficiency, sustainability, and impact on a global scale.
Import & Export Operations: Managed end-to-end import and export shipments under CIF, FOB, EX-WORKS, DDU, DDP etc. and Incoterms, ensuring smooth global trade operations.
Vendor Management & Cost Optimization: Identified, evaluated, and negotiated with multiple vendors to secure cost-effective procurement and logistics solutions, ensuring timely supply chain operations.
Export-Import Documentation: Oversaw and verified pre-shipment and post-shipment documentation, including Performa Invoice (PI), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (BL), Air Waybill (AWB), Customs Checklists, EVD, VGM, Non-Haz/Haz Certificates, and banking documents for LC compliance.
Customs Clearance Coordination: Worked closely with customs brokers, CHAs, and regulatory authorities to ensure seamless customs clearance, compliance with DGFT policies, and resolution of customs queries.
Forwarder and Shipping line Coordination: Coordinate with forwarders and shipping lines for Bill of Lading (BL) processing, BL type conversions, and obtaining vessel schedules.
Regulatory & Compliance Management: Managed DGFT incentives such as MEIS, DBK, RoDTEP, and ensured adherence to forex regulations, banking procedures, and government compliance for import/export operations.
End-to-End SCM Oversight: Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, logistics, inventory, and vendor management. Drive cost optimization, ensure timely delivery, and implement process improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
Customer Satisfaction & Communication: Provided real-time shipment updates to customers, including dispatch date, SOB, ETD, and ETA, while resolving customer queries related to documentation and clearance.
Procurement & Material Sourcing: Collected material requirements from Production, R&D, and other departments, sourced raw materials, and ensured timely availability for manufacturing and export.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborated with Production, Quality Assurance, and Dispatch teams to ensure material readiness, quality checks, and timely shipment dispatch.
Logistics Tracking & Reporting: Maintained logistics trackers, updated shipment records, and generated MIS reports for management review and data-driven decision-making.
Team Leadership & Process Optimization: Led and mentored a team of supply chain professionals, driving efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and logistics automation through ERP systems (SAP, Tally).
Export/Import Logistics Assistant Manager
WATERGEN INDIA PVT. LTD.
05.2023 - 03.2024
Company Overview: Watergen is an Israel-based global company that develops atmospheric water generator (AWG) systems. Its systems generate water from air. Water generators come in a range of sizes to suit cities, villages, commercial centers, schools, hospitals, offices, residential buildings, private homes and more.
Negotiation with forwarders and shipping line to provide best possible minimum costs to the company and customers.
Handling Export Dept. and verify complete Pre-shipment and Post shipment documentation, Verification of Customs Check list, BL draft, AWB Draft and other documents required in Custom clearance and forwarding related matters.
Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with production and sales teams to ensure sufficient stock levels to meet export orders.
Prior to material readiness Ocean Freight quotation obtain from shipping Line, Freight Forwarders, Freight comparison to be prepare for each consignment.
Preparation of Pre-Shipment and Post Shipment Documents and Submitting in the bank for Negotiation.
Directly interact with international clients, resolve queries, specification, packing, sizing of material, shipping marks, shipping instruction, and ensure business development.
Preparing Documents as per L/C terms & conditions, avoiding discrepancies and getting the payments as per the payment terms.
Sending documents to CHA as per customs regulation for obtaining checklist. After scrutiny the checklists approve to CHA for generation of Shipping Bill No.
Coordinating with the CHA Transporters for Vehicle Status & Negotiating the rates.
Preparing B/L draft sending to Shipping line & arranging for release OBL with free time at POD.
Applying online COO i.e., IJCEPA, IKCEPA, AFTA, in DGFT site, with proper rules & regulation, obtaining the original. Releasing coo from Chamber of commerce also.
Egyptian customs rules Pre-shipment receive ACID details from buyer & after shipment upload the documents through Cargo-x in NAFEZA site.
Following Up with CHA for Duty Draw Back Statements & Updating the statements and applying for supplementary claim (where ever required)
Responsible for customer's day to day requirements, reporting and problem solving
Handle Export and customer care team for documentation, recovery, sales invoices, customer revert and production.
Maintain Logistics tracker and reports for Management information and DBMS.
Keep track on Recovery sheet and & following up for the same with customers for payments.
Export/Import Logistics Assistant Manager
NITIKA PHARMACEUTICAL SPECIALITIES PVT. LTD.
10.2020 - 05.2023
Company Overview: Nitika is the 200 Cr. Company, Nitika is amongst top 15 Pharmaceutical Excipient Manufacturer globally. Awarded as Best Excipient Manufacturer by UBMI India in Dec 2019 and having Three Star Export house recognition, we are supplying products to 1000 plus buyers spread over more than 90 plus countries in the world including the regulated market of US and EU etc.
Finalization of deal, preparation & sending Sales contract, PI to buyer & Purchase order from buyer (depending upon the payment terms).
Over All responsible for coordination with Production team regarding customer order fulfillment, from receipt of the customer order to delivery to customer.
Keep track on Recovery sheet and & following up for the same with customers for payments.
Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with production and sales teams to ensure sufficient stock levels to meet export orders.
Identifying and mitigating risks related to export logistics, such as delays, damages, or regulatory issues.
Developing export logistics strategies to optimize efficiency, minimize costs, and meet customer delivery requirements. This may involve choosing the best transportation modes (air, sea, road) and routes.
Staying informed about international trade regulations, export controls, sanctions, and tariffs that may impact logistics operations.
Export Documentation Senior Executive
Yashaswi Dal and Grains Industries
02.2017 - 10.2020
Prepare PRE and POST SHIPMENT Documents.
Prepare Shipping Instructions and submit with shipping line
Check Latter of Credit and Draft BL.
Prepare documents according to Latter of Credit or Bank contract
DHL Booking for small shipments and documents
Coordinate with Business development team for Order updates.
Float inquires with different forwarders
Take approval on CSQ
Deal with L.C.
Coordinate with CHA for clearance and insure handover of material to Shipping line
Coordinate with Bank for documents and payment.
Education
M.B.A. - Foreign Trade
Banaras Hindu University
01.2016
Bachelor Of Commerce - undefined
Dr. Hari Singh Gaur Central University
Sagar, M.P.
01.2014
Intermediate (10+2) - undefined
M.P.B.S.E.
01.2011
High School - undefined
M.P.B.S.E.
01.2009
Skills
SAP
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: 2025-07-16 Anil Kumar