CHRISTOPHER PAUL RAJ. V

Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.

• Receiving monthly export shipment schedule from marketing team / merchandisers.
• Receiving, checking Export order / Letter of credit.
• Informing Marketing Manager / Finance head if any amendment required in Export order / Letter of credit and make sure that LC / Export order is amended as required.
• Coordinating with Inspection agencies.
• Interacting with forwarder for Booking & placing booking through e-booking.
• Interacting with container Fabricator / Forwarder for GOH container fabrication.
• Interacting with finishing / merchandising / production / warehouse department for packing details.
• Preparing the Custom clearance docs based on the DBK/DEEC/EPCG/JOBBING scheme.
• Pre GST - Coordinating with Central Excise for sealing of FCL shipments, Post GST – RFID sealing procedure followed & timely upload the shipment details in the portal
• After shipment submitting export document to CEX / Central TAX dept.
• Coordinating with CHA & Forwarders for customs clearance and handover shipment in time for planned vessel.

• Preparing the Consignee documents as per the LC terms or TT terms and applying Certificate of origin (CEPA / IKCEPA / APTA) & GSP (Export Inspection Agency / FKCCI / Textile Committee).
• Preparation and follow up / Scrutiny of certificates such as Certificate of Analysis, Manufacturing Certificate of Production, Good Manufacturing Practice Certificate.
• Bill of lading / Air way bill draft instruction to Forwarder and applying insurance certificate from insurance company if required.
• Follow-up with forwarders for post-shipment documents like BOL / FCR / AWB & shipping bill from CHA.
• Post shipment documentation and scrutiny, pre-alerts / Shipment advice to the customer.
• Uploading documents in Vendor Portal for Payments (Total Sourcing / SCMI / CARTS / CMC)
• Verify and passing service provider bill to accounts department for payment.
• Negotiation export documents and GR registration with the bank in time through e-trade operations.
• Preparing export MIS report. (Weekly & Monthly report).
• FIRC tracking, follow-up and submission.
• Obtaining Bank Realization certificate.
• Follow up with Forwarder /CHA for Proof OF Export for Govt. Incentives / Refund Claims.
• Online application filing with JDGFT for all licenses periodically.
• Follow up of Govt. incentives regularly – Duty Draw Back (All industrial rate & Brand Rate) MEIS.
• Export Obligation fulfillment & obtain EODC.
• Applying CT-1 certificate for Merchant Export.
• Application for Fixation/Modification of standard input/output norms on SION products.

• Interfacing with Freight Forwarders, communicating cargo dispatch information.
• Preparing shipment document to ensure that they are in compliance with customs rules and regulations.
• Tracking the location of the shipment; Internally follow up & preparing goods for shipment.
• Preparing Shipping documents such as shipping invoices, packing list, COO/GSP etc. based on international customer requirement in accordance with a foreign country’s Import/Export laws.
• Working closely with customers to ensure all deliveries are prepared in accordance with the customer’s requirements and all documentation is prepared correctly.
• Collating figures and statistics, producing reports for management.
• Providing strategic logistics advice internally to ensure the most cost-effective modes of transport are being used to meet delivery deadlines.
• Resolving any issues, which could result in shipments being delayed as well as managing both internal and external customers if delays do occur.
• Maintaining good relationships with Customer / Service providers to develop partnerships on behalf of the company.
• Maintaining administrative/accounting records on behalf of the company, in accordance with company policy & observing Import/Export laws.
• Preparing customs documentation and ensuring that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the Import and Export of goods.
• Representing in meetings with customs officials and applying for refunds / Incentives.

• Proficient in handling custom clearance activities for Import / Export logistics & deal with forwarding agents, shipping liners & CHA.
• Currently working with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries VST Diesel Engines Pvt Ltd., Mysore as an Assistant Manager - Export / Import.
• Skilled in mapping client’s business requirements, translating these requirements into functional specifications and designing solutions towards progress.
• Experience in handling complex assignments effectively & possessing the confidence.
• An effective communicator with excellent relationship management skills and strong analytical, leadership, decision-making & problem solving.