Blussy Thomas

Sr. Associate-Exports & Marketing

Jindal Aluminium

Bangalore

02.2016 - Current

Actively seek and develop new customer relationships to expand the customer base.
Collaborate with the Technical and Production departments to assess product feasibility based on customer requirements.
o Create accurate and competitive quotations for customers based on their specific needs.
Engage with customers to follow up on quotations, negotiate pricing, and secure orders.
Monitor and review customer orders to ensure alignment with customer specifications and requirements.
Prepare and submit die order forms for new product developments.
Prepare and issue Order Acceptance documents and Proforma Invoices for customer orders.
Follow up with customers to ensure timely advance payments and secure Letter of Credit (LC) documentation.
Review LC drafts to ensure they meet agreed terms and conditions before finalization.
Prepare a checklist to verify any amendments required in the LC prior to its final issuance.
Prepare, review, and confirm Sales Orders to ensure they reflect customer requirements and business terms.
Work closely with internal teams to ensure on-time dispatch and shipment of orders.
Prepare and manage all necessary pre-shipment documents for air and sea shipments, including invoices, packing lists, Annexures, SDF forms, and health certificates.
Review and approve the Shipping Bill checklist and Bill of Lading (BL) or Airway Bill (AWB) drafts for accuracy.
Coordinate with shipping agents (CHA) to expedite export post-shipment documents such as AWB/BL and ensure smooth customs clearance.
Prepare all required documents for bank negotiation, including Bank Covering Letter, Bill of Exchange, COA, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading/Airway Bill, Fumigation Certificate, Insurance Certificate, and Beneficiary Certificate (for LC shipments).
Provide Management Information System (MIS) reports to management, including detailed tracking and analysis of sales and order status.
Organize and send product samples to potential customers to facilitate bulk order placements.
Maintain and update real-time entries in all relevant registers to ensure accurate records.
Address customer complaints promptly, troubleshoot issues, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Seek and obtain necessary approvals from management on a case-by-case basis for specific actions or decisions.
Provide training and guidance to new team members, ensuring they understand processes and company policies.
Assisted in the preparation for ISO audits by ensuring that all necessary documents were up-to-date and easily accessible, contributing to successful audits with zero non-conformities.

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Sr. Associate-Exports & Marketing

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Master of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting

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Sr. Associate-Exports & Marketing

Master of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting

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