Brahmanand Padhi

Over 25 years of experience in driving of Port & Logistics Operation with various organizations. Effectively performed leadership roles covering the areas of EXIM Operation with Logistics and Supply Chain services. Talented supply and distribution professional with experience leading high performing teams. Motivated manager versed in manufacturing plants and adapting operations to changing demand.

• Phoenix Logisitcs India Pvt Ltd, 03/2022, Present, Phoenix Logistics is Freight Forwarding company providing Air freight, Ocean freight services globally with other 3PL services. Phoenix Logistics is registered members with WCA (World Cargo Alliance) and JCTrans to access Global trade resources and Forwarding companies. In Phoenix Logistics work as Sales Manager – Pune Branch office, To generate new customers and add new business to the company biz list., For smooth handling nomination shipments coordinate with Import / Export team and monitor shipment communication., Follow up with existing customer to current business and to product and lane, to target for new lane business., For new customer vendor code creation and credit period to get approved, KYC documents to follow up with Customer service team., Customer credit period to monitor and control customer credit payment period., Follow up with Overseas network agents, Shipping line, Airlines & Coloader for rates., Liaison with Customer service clearance team to check for advance manifestation of shipment documents with customs, prior shipment arrival.
• Hankyu Hanshin Express (India) Pvt. Ltd., 04/2014, 10/2021, Hankyu Hanshin Express is a Japanese international Freight Forwarding company providing global Air freight, Ocean freight and other 3PL services. In Hankyu Hanshin Express – worked as Dy. Manager Sales & Operation in Pune Sales office., To add new customers and business to the company biz list., Maintain existing customer business and target for new lane Business from existing Customer., Monitoring total Logistics operations - Freight forwarding, Customs Clearance, Transportation and Warehouse activities, Coordinating with Nhava Sheva team, CFS and Customs clearance team for smooth handling of Import / Export cargo within free days., Controlling Customer Credit and Outstanding payments., Collecting maximum info from market and share Sales leads to overseas offices following up on given leads to convert into new biz., Liaison with Customer service clearance team to check for advance manifestation of shipment documents with customs, prior shipment arrival.
• STALLION Group in Nigeria, 11/2012, 03/2014, Stallion Group – worked as Port Manager reporting to Head- L&IC – Mr. Alok Singh., Handle all type of Bulk & Break-bulk vessels operation at Apapa Port, Port Harcourt & Unne port, Cargo operation handling like Rice, Wheat, Fertilizers & Fish, Liaison with different agencies like Truck Union, Port officials, Govt Agencies etc to complete necessary formalities before vessel berthing., Coordinate with Local Transporter body (NATO) and company authorized transporters to engage enough trailers at ship side in line with the nationwide cargo distribution plan for smooth discharge of cargo and to avoid vessel idle time., Coordinate with transporter for timely and proper positioning of trailers for Local and Upcountry Warehouses and customers approaching for direct delivery., Monitor to load definite number of bags in compliance with the packing size and trailor capacity., Follow up with Accounts Department & Sales PIC to confirm release Payment Advice details for direct delivery customer from ship side., Ensure all delivery documents to be timely dispatch office copy of delivery documents to office for entry in GP system., Monitor for physical check (bag count) while loading of damage and swept bags from port to receiving warehouse., Monitor to take security measures during port operations to avoid theft/ pilferage and proper collection of cargo sweeping., Operation records to maintain for any delay in discharge, slow discharge due to labor problem, crane failure, bad weather, trailer unavailability etc., In lean season, in absences of vessels in Port, visit to WH’s to take stock record count and inspect of old cargo quality and to advice WH Manager to follow delivery procedure on first come / first out., Coordinate with WH Manger to follow strictly on Damage baggage’s to rebag into new bags., Coordinate with Stevedores, Cargo Surveyor & Draft survey for tallying onboard cargo quantity., Monitor day to day cargo discharge operation and Issue of protest letter to Master if any idling, shortage of cargo from manifested cargo quality or if any pilfering.
• Columbia Petro Chem Pvt. Ltd., 08/2011, 11/2012, Columbia Petro-Chem is a part of the Universal-Halwasiya Group. Established in 1960s, the Group has grown from a single Company manufacturing BIS-approved transformer oil to multi-location, multi-product one stop shop for quality lubricants & specialty oils. In Columbia Petro Chem Pvt. Ltd. worked as Logistics Manager, reporting to General Manager – Mr. Rahesh Kumar, As Manager Operations core responsibilities which includes Shipping & Logistics to monitor Port operations & Storage refineries., Monitor and coordinate with documentation dept to get all Customs formalities like IGM submission & Duty payment to be done ontime, before vessel arrival to port., Coordinate with surveyor to take all the vessel tanks cargo survey to get ullage report., Issue protest letter to Master, if any cargo shortage found after surveyor Tank ullage quantity report., Coordinate with appointed contract Barge operators to keep enough numbers of barges free for taking delivery from vessels without getting any demurrage., Monitor with appointed surveyor to check the empty barges sound condition with their last cargo properly examined and certified, prior giving approval for loading cargo., Coordinate with local appointed contract transporter to engage enough numbers of Tank Lorries to be ready near Jetty., Monitor and coordinate with Weighing bridge vendor & Surveyor to check all the Empty Tank lorries weight and sound condition with their last cargo properly examined and certified, prior giving Challan to lorries for loading cargo inside port., Coordinate with Surveyor and Storage refineries representative to report for all Tanks lorries Port loaded quantity and Refineries discharge quantity report., Issue protest letter to Barge operator & Transporter, if any cargo shortage received from the vessel quantity and Refineries quantity report.
• Atlantic Shipping Pvt. Ltd., 08/2010, 08/2011, Atlantic Shipping Agency Pvt. Ltd (a SUNRICH Group of Companies), is one of the leading Ship Agency Company in India having its own 27 Branch Offices at all Indian Ports. In Atlantic Shipping Pvt. Ltd – worked as Manager – Operations and reporting to Chief Manager – Rajesh Nair, Monitor and control all India 27 Branch offices, Ports vessels operations reports from HEAD OFFICE at Mumbai., Coordinate with all India Branch offices Managers and by collecting their current operational vessels at Berth or arrival vessels, day to day operation activity reports to report Vessel Owners / Principals / Charterers., From HO office, correspond with vessel Owners / Principals / Charterers to keep them update about their vessel day to day all India ports operation activity., Also coordinate with vessel Owners / Principals / Charterers to resolve their queries, if any, have for vessels calling at Indian ports OR if any info required on their vessel Husbandry expense OR Port disbursement details etc., All the overseas clients queries were attended and replied from centralize Mumbai H/O.
• MSC Agency (India) Pvt. Ltd., 05/2004, 08/2010, “MSC” (Mediterranean Shipping Company), Geneva. MSC is a main line Vessel and Container operator for worldwide shipping. In MSC Agency (India) Pvt. Ltd. worked as Asst. Manager – Port Operation, reporting to General Manager – Capt. Kapil Kekre, Handling AFRICA Trade line service Vessels Operation:, AFRICA service - Vessel operations handled from (2004 – 2007) from Mumbai Port Trust., In Nov 2007, services shifted and handled from Gateway Terminal of India (Nhava Sheva)., Prepare Onboard Container Stowage plan for handling Export containers as per vessel stability, subject to final approval of Chief officer to ensure of Vessel fast turnaround., Communicate with Overseas offices and Central Vessel Planner on vessel stowage plan to get approve as per voyage itinerary., Coordinate with Terminal planner to get stowage plan approved, as per Terminal yard stacking., Coordinate with Central vessel planner to get HAZ container stowage slot & same gets approved from HAZ desk central planner.
• Sentrans Maritime, 01/1999, 05/2004, SENTRANS MARITIME is a division of Sentrans Industries Ltd, Sentrans is into Liner Agencies / Forwarding / Stevedoring / Chartering & Tanker Agencies. In Sentrans Maritime – Worked as Sr. EXECUTIVE – Operation, reporting to General Manager – Capt. Bishwajit Chakravarty and Mr. TC Anoop Kumar, Handle vessel of NSCSA (National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia) RORO & Container vessels, Coordinate and follow up with Port, Custom, Immigration, PHO and other Authorities for vessel berthing / unberthing movement smoothly., Coordinate with Customs dept to obtain yearly Customs bond from Container cell and same get cancellation within the stipulated period., Monitor for all TP, SMPT container Customs documentation processes and IN/OUT movements from docks to ICD location on time without delays.
• Oceanic Shipping Agency Pvt. Ltd., 01/1995, 01/1999, Oceanic Shipping is part of DBC Group Company, who handles number of Shipping Agency for major shipping lines like COSCO line, CROATIA Line, & Humburg Sud. In Oceanic Shipping Agency Pvt. Ltd. worked as Executive – Operations, reporting to General Manager – Capt. Bishwajit Chakravarty, Handle CFS container operation like ICD Haulage & Movements, Supervision of Stuffing / Destuffing, Transshipment formalities, Customs Bond entry, Cancellation and Amendments etc. Also handling both Container & Break-Bulk vessel port operations., Attend daily port berthing meeting for vessel Inward & Outward movements., Prepare and file of Customs and Port official documents, Notice of Readiness, Statement of Facts, and execution of Bill of Lading., Monitoring husbandry Sign on/Sign off formalities Immigration and Custom officials., Liaising & Coordinating with Ship owners/ Port Managers to update vessel day to day operation movement.

• Date of Birth: 01/12/73
• Gender: Male
• Marital Status: Married

• Oceanic Shipping, Capt. Bishwajit Chakraborty, +91-9820180444
• Sentrans Maritime, Mr. TC Anoop Kumar, +91-7738362088
• Mediterranean Shipping Company, Capt. Kapil Kekre, +91-9920957640
• Atlantic Shipping Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Rajesh Nair, +91-9833769880
• Columbia Petro Chem Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Rahesh Kumar, +91-9833740882
• Hankyu Hanshin Express, Mr. Gopal Panda, +91-9819193844