Ankur Kaushik
Export Manager / Ceramic Engineer
Morvi,Gujarat
Summary
To grow in a competitive environment through sustained effort and hard work for achieving professionalism of the highest order. Export Manager with experience providing strategic input to world markets to increase trade. Demonstrable experience developing and executing sales plans built on targeted strategies. Strong communicator when interacting with management and customs officials.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
International Export Manager & Technical Manager
Yes Group Of Minerals Morbi
03.2023 - Current
- Negotiated favorable contract terms to maximize profit margins while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional support and resolving issues promptly.
- Designed export strategies to meet project delivery requirements.
- Expanded export market presence by identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Accelerated revenue growth with the development and implementation of effective export strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with international partners, fostering long-term business collaborations.
- Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Streamlined export processes, reducing operational costs and improving efficiency.
- Increased brand awareness through targeted marketing campaigns tailored specifically for international markets.
- Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances.
Deputy Manager
Mahamana Ceramic Development Organization Society
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Created reports and analyzed and interpreted data.
- Stayed up to date on changing product and service options to provide top-notch support to customers and employees.
- Reduced operational costs through effective negotiation with suppliers and vendors.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Quality Engineer
Orient Bell Ltd. Sikandrabad
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Reduced production defects by designing and executing comprehensive quality control processes.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Researched and evaluated new techniques and technologies to improve product quality.
Project Engineer
CSIR -Central Glass & Ceramics Research Institute
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Research & Development Activities
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Reduced project timelines with proactive planning and close monitoring of progress.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Quality Engineer
S. K. Ceramics Tile Plant
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Reduced production defects by designing and executing comprehensive quality control processes.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
Production Department
Orient Ceramic & Industries Ltd. Sikandrabad
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, identifying solutions for immediate corrective actions and long-term prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve overall plant objectives and improve operational performance.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes within the department, allowing for more accurate performance tracking and informed strategic planning.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, leading to increased productivity and reduced waste levels.
Education
MBA - International Business
Amity University
Noida, India 04.2001 -
B. Tech. - Indian Institute of Ceramics
Indian Institute Of Ceramic
Kolkata, India06.2015
Three year Diploma - Glass and Ceramics Engineering
Seth Ganga Sagar Jatia Polytechnic
Khurja, U.P.07.2011
Computer
Computer Coaching
Aligarh, IndiaHigh School Diploma -
Government Inter College
Aligarh 04.2001 -
Skills
Quality/Production Control
Good leadership Quality
Documentation Management
Shipping coordination
Negotiation
Freight forwarding experience
Incoterms Proficiency
International Trade Expertise
Product Promotion Planning
Decision-Making
Shipment management
Professionalism
Self-Motivated
Logistics Management
Shipment Coordination
Personal Qualifications
Second, U. P. Board Allahabad, 2004
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Sh. Someshwar Kumar
- Date of Birth: 12/13/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Seminar Conference
- National Seminar on Traditional Ceramics, Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, 03/24/11 - 03/25/11
- Global Ceramic Leadership Roundtable Conference - 2015 (GCLRC-2015), Jaipur, 12/12/15
Interested Fields
- Export
- Business Development
- Branding
- Tiles
- Quality Control
- Traditional Ceramics, Modern Tiles & Sanitary Ware
- Research Activities in Ceramic
- Work in R & D Lab and Institute
Training
- Bhagwati Ceramics, Khurja, Two weeks
- Stone Craft Insulator Plant, Two weeks
- H.T. and L.T. Insulator Plant, Four weeks
- Madhav Ceramics, Two months
Language
Excellent in written and spoken Hindi & English
Timeline
International Export Manager & Technical Manager
Yes Group Of Minerals Morbi
03.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager
Mahamana Ceramic Development Organization Society
10.2022 - 01.2023
Quality Engineer
Orient Bell Ltd. Sikandrabad
08.2018 - 09.2022
Project Engineer
CSIR -Central Glass & Ceramics Research Institute
04.2014 - 08.2017
Quality Engineer
S. K. Ceramics Tile Plant
06.2012 - 12.2013
Production Department
Orient Ceramic & Industries Ltd. Sikandrabad
09.2011 - 03.2012
MBA - International Business
Amity University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Government Inter College
04.2001 -
B. Tech. - Indian Institute of Ceramics
Indian Institute Of Ceramic
Three year Diploma - Glass and Ceramics Engineering
Seth Ganga Sagar Jatia Polytechnic
Computer
Computer Coaching