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Anil Kumar

Anil Kumar

New Delhi

Summary

Over 12 years experience in handling EXIM Operation. Proficiency in managing Freight Forwarding - Customs Clearance - HS Code Classification - Custom Valuation - Foreign Trade Policy - EXIM Benefits - Cost reductions - Team Management - Dispatch coordination. Proficient in coordination/negotiation with Shipping lines/IATA, CHAs & Overseas counterparts for shipments handling, Expertise in vendor management, transportation contracts driving efficiency, cost reduction and timely delivery. Proficient in distribution planning, transportation solutions and in developing & implementing supply chain strategies to support business growth and profitability. Adept in managing and motivating teams that result in meeting deadlines and improving profitability. Results-driven Management professional with 12 years of experience in

logistics operations, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Manager

EWNS TRADING PVT. LTD.
08.2023
  • Analyzing sales, marketing, finance and other reports to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximize growth
  • Assessing risks involved with new initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met and being ready to handle unexpected situations
  • Evaluating Commercial Implications for all sales orders
  • Ensuring overdue payments are collected and required credit controls
  • Generating Required MIS & submitting with analysis remarks
  • Managing daily operations & effectively managing
  • Integrating and being responsible for overall all Commercial Project Management processes, such as Project Cost Controlling, Billing, Contract Management
  • Providing periodic information to the management regarding expected costs, profitability and cash flow of contracts
  • Raising early warnings in case of major deviations and working with the team with regard to the mitigation Plans
  • Participating in Management review meetings
  • Ensuring familiarity with latest IT tools / systems relevant to the function and suggesting measures for improving efficiency and optimizing productivity
  • Reviewing the internal processes and procedures and initiating measures for better functioning
  • Having knowledge of INCO terms and institute cargo clauses / insurance procedures
  • Having thorough knowledge of banking procedures with respect to FX transactions, operation of LC, inward/outward remittances
  • Having reasonable understanding of international financial norms pertaining to freight forwarding
  • Ability to develop good rapport with clients / external agencies
  • Being persuasive & perseverant
  • Having a decisive approach to problem solving.

Operation Manager

Seaways Shipping and Logistics Pvt Ltd.
Delhi
02.2022 - 08.2023

· Provide strategic and tactical leadership for commercial business to Customer Satisfaction.

· Client coordination.

· Handling & heading the team of 20-30 employees. Wheres need to play a leadership role as support, train to the team members and a closed watch of the department’s operations flow.

· Handling the Air & Sea Import& Export Operation.

· CHA’s & Transporters handling.

· Communication with Overseas agent as well as the Customer and Shipping line office to confirm the Booking & to release the Delivery orders

· Excellent Negotiating Skill with Carrier/ Client.

· Giving DDU/DDP/DAP rate to overseas agent.

· Managing Space with Carrier for earlier, faster and cost effective option in the Market.

· Follow Inco terms of the shipment.

· Chasing the HBL/MBL confirmation from the agent.

· Track all the shipment for its Arrival/ sailing.

· Prepare Invoice/CAN upon arrival

· Managing all operation process and paper flow.

· Coordinating with external agencies for ensuring timely clearance.

· Arranging effective Transport to Customer end.

· Managing Day to Day activities.

Operations Manager

Jet Freight Logistics Ltd.
New Delhi
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for import/export shipping operations, pre/post shipment documents, preparation of bills of lading / AWBs, customs clearance, duties, taxation, GST
  • Negotiating & setting up contracts with forwarders
  • Resolving queries related to logistics documentation
  • Liaising with CHAs for shipments execution
  • Coordinating with all stakeholders for timely delivery.

Logistics Supervisor

MINISO Life Style Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Managing 500-600 TEUS per annum of Import containers
  • Responsible for ensuring that the delivery and supply chain processes for the product are operated in a cost-effective manner and provide the relevant goods and services to the end consumer
  • Coordinating with inbound and outbound logistics teams to have logistics tasks and activities completed and service levels for key performance indicators are met
  • Coordinating the shipping of products from point of origin to destination
  • Includes extensive collaboration with relevant third parties
  • Identifying proactively issues pertaining to logistics and transportation, escalating to client stakeholders and driving resolution of issues
  • Negotiating freight with forwarders / shipping lines / IATA, foreign trade compliances
  • Vendor development, ensuring timely payments release
  • Forecasting, demand planning, transportation, stock control
  • Managing custom liaison, duty calculation & HS Code
  • Auditing of declaration, checklist, BOE, filed by CHA
  • Dealing with Govt agencies like SVB, LMR/W&M, ISO, CDSCO, A&Q, Custom & WPC.

Commercial Manager

Cygnus Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
05.2014 - Current
  • Independently managed import / export operations for major customers
  • Negotiated rates for transportation, drove major savings
  • Place Airline/Shipping line booking.
  • Issue Airway Bills/MBL/HBL well in time
  • Improved tracking system for consignments
  • Set up system for updating clients regarding status of their consignments, which was highly appreciated
  • Improved customer retention & increased business.
  • Ensured timely payment collections from clients
  • Ensured clients received duty drawback benefits on time.

Shift Incharge

CEVA Freight (India) Private Ltd.
Gurgaon
02.2012 - 04.2014
  • Managed operation of Milk run project for pickup of auto components from many vendors PAN INDIA to delivery at Maruti Suzuki Gurgaon
  • Periodically trained manpower
  • Ensured all fleet followed Govt
  • Norms
  • Planned a 24 hour continuous operation
  • Managed a fleet of 35 trucks & 60 to 70 trips per day
  • Maintained vehicle TTAT, MIS reports & Safety standards.

Area Operations Officer

First Flight Couriers Ltd.
Jalandhar
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Handled inward and outward shipments
  • Resolved customer complaints
  • Handled statutory matters, billing of vendors
  • Maintained all vehicle utilization reports
  • Maintained state wise documentation, sales tax
  • Handled dispatch of International & domestic cargo.

Warehouse Executive

Attar Logistics Pvt Ltd.
Jalandhar
12.2002 - 12.2004
  • Managed 35,000 ft2 warehouse for finished products, implemented process improvement and FIFO in the warehouse
  • Dispatched material to distributors at 27 locations in Punjab, implemented route planning for the first time.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

HP University, Shimla
06-1998

Skills

  • Custom Compliance
  • Procurement
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Export/Import Operation & Documentation
  • Custom Clearance
  • Project Management
  • Transportation Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Team Management
  • Vendor Development
  • Freight Forwarding
  • MIS / DSR
  • Business Analysis
  • Warehouse Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Cost Reduction and Containment
  • Negotiation
  • Contract Development
  • Workforce Training
  • Invoice Processing
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Financial and Cash Flow Analyses
  • Policies and Procedures Implementation
  • Project Management Abilities
  • Budgeting and Forecasting

Accomplishments

  • Enabled registration of Miniso Life Style in SVB & LMR before time line.
  • Successfully executed import of 1000 TEUs PA
  • Implemented all SLAs & SOPs
  • Drove cost saving of approximately 4 cr & 2 Cr for FY 2017-2018 & 2018-19 respectively
  • Appointment of quality vendors & quality team members
  • Developed shipment tracking system
  • Implemented MIS & other reporting systems
  • Independently managed import / export operations
  • Independently managed Export of Mobile shipments volume appx 70 MT per month in Jet Freight.
  • Negotiated rates for transportation for major cost savings
  • Improved tracking system for consignments
  • Handled ~200 clients in Jalandhar (1500 shipments per day), COD operations for Ecommerce websites in First Flight Couriers Ltd.
  • Joined as Customer Care Executive in 2005 in First Flight Courier Ltd and, promoted to Senior Operations Executive in 2007 and further promoted as Area Operations Officer in 2009
  • Major clients: ICICI bank, HDFC bank, IDBI bank, Homeshop 18, Naptol, Jiva Ayurveda
  • Implemented all safety procedures, introduced safety training, reduced accident rate in CEVA Freight based at Maruti Suzuki Gurgaon
  • Improved vehicle management, installed GPRS in vehicles and eliminated thefts / losses, improved operational profitability.
  • Reduced trucking cost & TAT
  • Got appreciation for implementation of ideas, which were later implemented worldwide by CEVA

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 19/01/77

Place

  • New Delhi

Timeline

Commercial Manager

EWNS TRADING PVT. LTD.
08.2023

Operation Manager

Seaways Shipping and Logistics Pvt Ltd.
02.2022 - 08.2023

Operations Manager

Jet Freight Logistics Ltd.
01.2020 - 07.2021

Logistics Supervisor

MINISO Life Style Pvt. Ltd.
09.2017 - 12.2019

Commercial Manager

Cygnus Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
05.2014 - Current

Shift Incharge

CEVA Freight (India) Private Ltd.
02.2012 - 04.2014

Area Operations Officer

First Flight Couriers Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2012

Warehouse Executive

Attar Logistics Pvt Ltd.
12.2002 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Arts -

HP University, Shimla
Anil Kumar