Ankit Mishra
Senior Logistics Specialist
Gurugram, Haryana
Summary
A competent professional with more than 8.5 years of diverse multicultural experience in Export & Import procedural activities, Customer Relations Management, and Operations Management. · A keen communicator with honed interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Logistics Specialist
Statiq EV Chargers
02.2023 - Current
- Responsible for providing end to end shipping and logistics solutions.
- Responsible for the finalization of Shipping and Logistics Cost for Import and Export.
- Negotiation with freight forwarders & shipping line for international freight (Air & Sea) for both Import and Export.
- Make freight or quotation comparison and shipment allotment to the vendors on the basis of L1.
- Responsible for Vendors development globally.
- Finalization of freight forwarders & CHA on shipment basis.
- Responsible for custom clearance of all LCL,FCL and air shipments on daily basis.
- Responsible for arrange custom duty payment timely to avoid duty interest or penalties from customs.
- Handling all the CFS activities in origin ports or ICD's.
- Arrange and align the vehicle for local transportation to the deliveries of the material from ports/ICD's to warehouse.
- Responsible for the bills verification, received from freight forwarder and CHA to be submitted by subordinates to the finance department.
- Responsible for vendor's payment.
- Development of new freight forwarders and CHA's in PAN India.
- Partially involve in procurement for new and ongoing projects of EV Chargers.
- Follow up with domestic and overseas suppliers to get the material on time.
- Ordering and maintaining stock in warehouse according to the projections shared by production.
- Supported business growth by scaling logistics operations in a timely manner, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems during mergers or acquisitions.
- Increased on-time delivery performance with thorough route planning and carrier selection strategies.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations including customs clearance procedures, export controls, hazardous materials handling, and environmental standards within the scope of daily operations activities.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination between procurement, warehousing, and transportation functions.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contracting with key suppliers.
- Coordinated with international partners for seamless end-to-end global logistics solutions tailored to specific market conditions or business requirements.
- Collaborated with business team to address client inquiries, resolve issues, and maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
Senior Logistics Executive
Noon
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for end to end activities for export from india and import to destination country.
- Raising RFQ to freight forwarders for providing target rates.
- Compare and negotiate rates with forwarders and awarding shipments as per L1 basis.
- Strong Coordination with suppliers/vendors to planning of shipment for Cargo readiness.
- Follow up with various suppliers for export documentation.
- Coordination with various suppliers for rectifying errors and approving export documents.
- Raising Jira Ticket for supplier's payment in-accordance with payment terms.
- Strong follow up with finance team for supplier's payment timely to receive the material as per planned schedule.
- · Raising RFIN’s for Import duty payments for clearing shipments at destination port.
- Handling all the importing activities in destination county.
- Follow up with suppliers for various process-related value addition.
- Manage Daily shipment tracker.
- Follow up with CHA for custom clearance in KSA & UAE.
- Follow up with fulfillment team for shipment deliveries at various warehouses.
- Coordinating with clients and identifying their requirements and working to meet their demands.
- Negotiated long-term contracts with international freight forwarders, securing competitive pricing structures and reliable transit times for shipments.
- Streamlined logistics operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and optimizing shipping processes.
- Devised innovative solutions for last-mile delivery challenges, improving order fulfillment times and enhancing the end-customer experience.
- Directed import/export compliance efforts by staying current on regulatory changes affecting global trade and ensuring adherence to applicable laws.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key suppliers, resulting in cost savings and improved product availability for customers.
- Managed functional areas of logistics.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
Senior Export Executive
Ambica Cotseeds Limited
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsible for preparation of Pre shipping documents.
- Responsible for preparation of Post shipping documents.
- Handling Letter of Credit documents for pre and post shipment for exports.
- Manage freight forwarder and shipping line for shipment booking and bill's of lading
- Advance planning for loading cargo on planned or targeted vessel.
- Follow up with with CHA for smooth export custom clearance formalities.
- Responsible for shipping bill filing approval.
- Co-ordinate with overseas client/customer for better services and understanding.
- Follow up with shipping line for release BL's timely.
- Responsible for all documents submission in bank timely.
- prepare shipment tracking report.
- Develop new freight forwarders and CHA's for better service.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations regarding international trade and customs clearance procedures.
- Strengthened relationships with freight forwarders and carriers to optimize shipping routes while minimizing transportation costs.
- Developed strong relationships with international clients, fostering trust and ensuring repeat business.
- Successfully coordinated urgent shipments during peak seasons by prioritizing orders and closely monitoring delivery schedules.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for efficient communication between logistics, sales, finance, and production departments.
- Implemented new export documentation procedures to speed up processes and reduce errors.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of US customs regulations and international trade laws.
- Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients.
Operations Team Leader
Almighty Shipping And Logistics Private Limited
06.2015 - 02.2021
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Achieved superior service levels by closely monitoring performance metrics and addressing any issues promptly.
- Optimized team performance, providing clear guidance and setting achievable goals.
- Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams to improve communication and collaboration.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends, incorporating relevant insights into operational strategies.
- Coordination with shipping line for Air and Sea freight, shipment Bookings and BL’s.
- Managing all activity like, VGM submission, Shipping instruction etc. on different shipping portals.
- Preparation and submission of Daily Shipment Report to the management.
- Payment follows up with customers.
- Escalation point for Logistics/Operational Challenges. Responsible for provide solutions to Management.
- Handling warehouse activities like GRN, Inward, Outward, etc.
- Handling custom procedure like BOE, duty payment etc.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain & International Trade
Institute of Management Studies
Meghalaya, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Bundelkhand University
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 04.2001 -
Skills
Decision-Making
Document Preparation
Excellent Communication
Written Communication
Multitasking
Problem-solving aptitude
Data Management
Task Prioritization
Interpersonal Communication
Professionalism
Self Motivation
Organizational Skills
Customer Relations
Shipment Coordination
Geography Knowledge
Relationship Building
Multitasking Abilities
Taking risk in any difficult condition to win
Leading in any community
Certification
CERTIFICATION IN CCC
Hobbies
- Swimming
- Cricket
- Listening to Music
- Eager to learn new things.
Additional Information
Played a key role in Export and Import industry.
Timeline
Senior Logistics Specialist
Statiq EV Chargers
02.2023 - Current
Senior Logistics Executive
Noon
10.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Export Executive
Ambica Cotseeds Limited
03.2021 - 10.2021
Operations Team Leader
Almighty Shipping And Logistics Private Limited
06.2015 - 02.2021
MBA - Supply Chain & International Trade
Institute of Management Studies
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Bundelkhand University
04.2001 -