Esther Nadar
Senior Officer - Supply Chain Management
Mumbai
Summary
Resourceful professional with experience in customs clearances and shipment coordination. Skilled in cargo management and knowledgeable about customs regulations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Officer
UltraTech Cement Limited
Mumbai
09.2019 - Current
- Handling custom clearance of Air and Sea imports
- Custom clearance of Project and Import under MOOWR
- Coordinating with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Coordinating with Stakeholders and Monitored inbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of Material to plant.
- Analyzed import reports to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Monitoring and maintaining import tracking systems for delivery of accurate and up-to-date records of shipments.
- Negotiating terms and rates with Freight forwarder and Transporter for favorable shipping conditions.
- Digitization of the supply chain to have end-to-end visibility
- Preparing and submitting reports on import activity to management.
- Resolving invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and Transporter through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
Sales Executive
Praful Venture P. Ltd
Mumbai
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors to determine product availability and quality.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Built relationships with customers to promote long term business growth.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
ORT Induschem
Sales Manager
Mumbai
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
Assistant Purchase Manager
Yasho Industries Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Placed purchase orders with suppliers as required by forecast and production schedule.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory availability.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Handled custom Clearance of sea imports and Utilized MEIS and Advance Licenses.
- Reviewed purchasing department activities to evaluate opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Purchase Executive - Import & Domestic
Sanjay Chemicals
Mumbai
08.2008 - 10.2016
- Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Placed purchase orders with suppliers for products (chemicals) as required by forecast.
- Investigated discrepancies in shipping documents and resolved issues with vendors.
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Processed LC, CAD, Advance and Direct payments to foreign recipients.
- Maintained accurate records of Supplier accounts, payments and payment plans.
Education
PGDBM - Supply Chain Management
NMIMS
Mumbai 02.2020 - 01.2022
M.Com - Management
Dalmia College
Mumbai 08.2011 - 06.2013
B.Com - Commerce
Mittal College
Mumbai 06.2005 - 06.2008
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Customs documents
Stakeholder relationships
Shipment coordinating
Import/export requirements knowledge
Delivery issues resolution
Search and seizure
Accomplishments
- Awarded Sales person of the Month - October 2019 at Praful Venture P. Ltd for exceeding Sales Target
Affiliation and Additional Information
Attended "Contract Management" training conduced by IIMM in Feb 2020.
Attended "REIMAGINING SUPPLY CHAIN PATH TO RESILIENT, PROFITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS " training conduced by IIMM in Nov 2022.
Attended "ESG - Environment, Social and Governance" Seminar conducted by M/s. UltraTech in Dec 2022.
Timeline
PGDBM - Supply Chain Management
NMIMS
02.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Officer
UltraTech Cement Limited
09.2019 - Current
Sales Executive
Praful Venture P. Ltd
05.2019 - 09.2019
ORT Induschem
Sales Manager
12.2017 - 04.2019
Assistant Purchase Manager
Yasho Industries Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 06.2017
M.Com - Management
Dalmia College
08.2011 - 06.2013
Purchase Executive - Import & Domestic
Sanjay Chemicals
08.2008 - 10.2016
B.Com - Commerce
Mittal College
06.2005 - 06.2008