Arjunan Arulmani
Invoicing And Procurement Manager
Pondicherry
Summary
INVOICING AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER with over 15 years of experience in managing commercial operations for 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs). Expertise in export-import documentation, customs compliance, DGFT regulations, procurement, logistics management, supply chain coordination and cost optimization. Proven ability to streamline commercial processes, ensure regulatory adherence, and support business growth through efficient operational management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement and Invoicing Manager
TWEEZERMAN INDIA PVT LTD
PONDICHERRY
02.2011 - Current
- Manage complete commercial operations of a 100% Export Oriented Unit.
- Coordinate export and import shipments, documentation, and customs clearance.
- Liaise with customs authorities, freight forwarders, CHA, banks, and government agencies.
- Handle procurement of imported and indigenous materials.
- Manage export incentives, duty exemptions, and compliance reporting.
- Negotiate contracts with logistics service providers and vendors.
- Prepare BI reports and commercial performance analyses for management.
- Key Achievements:
- Reduced logistics costs by 20% through strategic freight negotiations.
- Achieved 100% compliance during customs and Internal audits.
- Streamlined export documentation process, reducing shipment lead time.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Creation and maintaining of Vendors, customers, products, Trade Agreements, BOM through master data in D365 software.
- Purchase order, PR creation through planned purchase order based on monthly forecast.
- Import payment to supplier through bank online portal and BOE closing.
- Internal and External Audit compliance and documentation.
- ICGR report filing in Ice gate portal.
- Maintaining the customer back-order lines and co-ordinate with production team to arrange the export shipment on time.
Purchase cum Logistics Executive
TWEEZERMAN INDIA PVT LTD
PONDICHERRY
02.2011 - 12.2016
- Obtain quotations, compare prices, and negotiate with suppliers for the best commercial terms.
- Obtained quotations, compared prices, and negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable commercial terms.
- Prepare and process purchase orders in ERP systems.
- Coordinated with vendors to achieve timely delivery of materials, supporting uninterrupted operations.
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimum stock.
- Arrange transportation and logistics for inbound and outbound shipments.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, transporters, and warehouse teams.
- Track shipments and ensure timely delivery to customers and production units.
- Handle invoice verification and coordinate with accounts for payment processing.
- Prepared logistics reports and purchase MIS to provide management with insights for informed decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
Education
MBA - Operations and Supply chain management
Pondicherry University
06-2016
MCA -Master of Computer Applications -
Bharathidasan University
02-2012
Bachelor's Degree - Computer science
Madras University
01-2010
Skills
Dynamics 365 - AI-powered ERP and CRM applications
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Power BI
Export Documentation Systems
ICEGATE
CORE COMPETENCIES
- 100% EOU Operations Management
- Export & Import Documentation
- Customs & Excise Compliance
- DGFT Regulations & Restricted items Licensing
- SEZ / EOU Procedures
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- International Logistics & Freight Management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Commercial Negotiations
- Inventory Management
- Team Leadership & Development
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. [A.ARULMANI] Date: 2026-06-13
Timeline
Purchase cum Logistics Executive
TWEEZERMAN INDIA PVT LTD
02.2011 - 12.2016
Procurement and Invoicing Manager
TWEEZERMAN INDIA PVT LTD
02.2011 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Computer science
Madras University
MBA - Operations and Supply chain management
Pondicherry University
MCA -Master of Computer Applications -
Bharathidasan University