Deep Parmar
Ahmedabad
Summary
Efficient Supply Chain Specialist with extensive experience in logistics and international trade. Skilled in coordinating import and export activities, customs clearance and freight forwarding. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and nurturing solid relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ocean Import Specialist
Expeditors International India Private Limited
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared shipping documentation, maintaining compliance with US Customs and international regulations.
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
- Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
- Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.
- Monitored and maintained import and export tracking systems for delivery of accurate and up-to-date records of shipments.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
- Established and built positive relationships with vendors and carriers, promoting competitive shipping rates and service.
- Investigated discrepancies in shipping documents and resolved issues with vendors.
- Utilized logistics software to manage, monitor and track shipments from origin to destination.
- Managed import and export of hazardous materials in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Observed and tracked consignments to verify timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Developed strategies to reduce overall shipping costs while maintaining high-quality service.
- Built working relationships with clients to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
- Determined most valuable and cost-effective routes for shipments, overseeing transit time, price and safety.
- Developed and deepened successful partnerships with representatives of diverse shipping companies.
- Negotiated with carriers to secure best possible rates for clients and control costs.
Supply Chain Executive
Caterpillar Signs Private Limited
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Planned and implemented logistical strategies to meet targets.
- Developed solutions to address problems in distribution and transportation of products.
- Coordinated and scheduled physical inventories of assigned areas to adjust inventory levels as appropriate.
- Analyzed, optimized and oversaw inventory procedures to improve supply chain operations.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
Sourcing Executive
OLLO Import & Export
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Accounting And Business Management
S.M. Patel Institute Of Commerce
Ahmedabad05.2017
Skills
- International Trade Compliance
- Transportation Planning
- Warehouse Coordination
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Vendor Management
- Freight Forwarding
- Incoterms Proficiency
- Rate Negotiation
- Port Operations
- Customer Service
- Hazmat and International Shipping
- Inventory Control
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Ocean Import Specialist
Expeditors International India Private Limited
07.2021 - Current
Supply Chain Executive
Caterpillar Signs Private Limited
12.2019 - 12.2020
Sourcing Executive
OLLO Import & Export
12.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Accounting And Business Management
S.M. Patel Institute Of Commerce
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