Aswanth Velmurugan
Chennai
Summary
To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Sutherland Pvt Ltd
Chennai
08.2025 - Current
- Executed contract management within C.H. Robinson processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Coordinated with shipping lines to obtain and follow up on daily freight quotations.
- Worked closely with the internal operations team to negotiate and finalize freight rates, ensuring accurate updates on the company’s freight platform.
- Handled customer queries via email and provided effective solutions.
- Assigned tasks to junior team members and mentored them on processes.
- Achieved daily goals and operational targets.
Documentation Officer
CMA CGM GBSI INDIA PVT LTD
Chennai
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Managed comprehensive import documentation processes for shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with customs regulations and client specific SOPs.
- Prepared and issued destination invoices based on predefined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applying correct rates and surcharges per shipment.
- Handled daily customer email communication, providing timely responses and effectively resolving queries related to billing, documentation, and shipment status.
- Processed document amendments, including corrections to Bills of Lading, invoices, and packing lists, ensuring minimal disruption to clearance or delivery timelines.
- Performed validation of import documents, checking for consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance prior to final submission or clearance
Internship Trainer
DAMINI SHIPPING PVT LTD
Mumbai
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated end-to-end cargo booking processes ocean carrier.
- Executed timely and accurate ICEGATE filings for export/import shipments in compliance with Indian Customs regulations.
- Reviewed and validated critical export/import documents including commercial invoices, packing lists, and Bills of Lading to ensure regulatory compliance and accuracy, reducing clearance delays and penalties.
- Managed comprehensive export and import documentation workflows, including preparation, submission, and tracking of required shipping documents, resulting in improved shipment accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Process Associate
Deccan I Services PVT LTD
Chennai
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Prepared and verified House Bill of Lading (HBL) export documentation for ocean shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international shipping standards and client-specific requirements.
- Generated accurate destination invoices in alignment with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), applying destination-specific charges and coordinating with finance teams to ensure timely billing and revenue tracking.
- Managed daily customer correspondence related to ocean shipments, including responding to queries, resolving issues, and sending pre-alerts with all relevant shipping documents to stakeholders, ensuring proactive communication and shipment visibility.
- Coordinated with shipping lines and freight forwarders to ensure timely dispatch of export shipments.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies in shipping documents and invoice details.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Madras Distance Education
Chennai03.2024
Bachelor of Science - IT & Logistics
Indian Institute of Logistics
Chennai08.2020
12th Grade - Mathematics And Computer Science
Shri Sharadha Devi Mat. Hr. Sec. School
Chennai03.2016
10th Grade -
Model Mat Hr.Sec. School
Chennai03.2014
Skills
- Import/export documentation
- Accurate invoicing
- Client relationship management
- Issue resolution
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/11/98
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Senior Associate
Sutherland Pvt Ltd
08.2025 - Current
Documentation Officer
CMA CGM GBSI INDIA PVT LTD
08.2022 - 07.2025
Internship Trainer
DAMINI SHIPPING PVT LTD
05.2021 - 08.2022
Process Associate
Deccan I Services PVT LTD
02.2020 - 03.2022
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Madras Distance Education
Bachelor of Science - IT & Logistics
Indian Institute of Logistics
12th Grade - Mathematics And Computer Science
Shri Sharadha Devi Mat. Hr. Sec. School
10th Grade -
Model Mat Hr.Sec. School