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Imran Shaikh
Mumbai
Work Preference
Summary
Logistics professional with extensive experience in marine logistics operations and freight procurement at Khatau Buildcon. Proven track record in optimizing transportation costs and enhancing service delivery through effective team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in ERP systems and logistics KPI reporting, driving continuous improvement in global supply chain operations.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Logistics & Supply Chain Operations
Khatau Buildcon
Mumbai
10.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end logistics operations supporting large infrastructure and engineering projects across multiple locations.
- Coordinated multimodal transportation, procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, and project logistics to maintain uninterrupted operations.
- Collaborate with contractors, transport providers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and project teams to execute logistics plans efficiently.
- Monitor logistics KPIs, transportation performance, supplier service levels, and delivery schedules to improve operational reliability.
- Negotiated transportation contracts and optimized freight costs while managing logistics service providers to enhance service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, transportation regulations, safety standards, and project documentation.
- Prepared operational dashboards and logistics reports to facilitate informed business planning and management decision-making.
- Utilize ERP systems to monitor procurement, shipment visibility, inventory transactions, and logistics performance.
Deputy Manager – International Logistics & Shipping
Vinmar International
Mumbai
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed international ocean logistics supporting global chemical distribution across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Coordinated ocean freight bookings, vessel schedules, and shipment planning to ensure efficient transportation execution and optimal carrier performance.
- Worked closely with commercial teams, freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and customers to ensure efficient cargo movement.
- Negotiated freight rates and transportation contracts to achieve cost savings across global trade lanes.
- Monitored detention and demurrage exposure to ensure timely shipment execution and maintain accurate freight administration.
- Prepared and reviewed Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, export documentation, and customs documentation.
- Developed logistics dashboards covering OTIF, freight cost, lead time, detention/demurrage, and carrier performance.
- Improved shipment visibility through ERP-driven process automation and logistics standardization.
Assistant Manager – Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Clariant Chemicals
Mumbai
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed international logistics supporting specialty chemical distribution across North America and Canada.
- Coordinated import/export shipments, managing ocean freight bookings, shipment scheduling, customs documentation, and transportation planning to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinated intermodal road and rail transportation while improving delivery performance and reducing transportation costs.
- Managed a team of 19 across logistics, customer service, transportation, and intermodal operations.
- Led Order-to-Cash and Transport Management migration projects ensuring uninterrupted business continuity during COVID-19.
- Supported achievement of €200M sales targets through strategic logistics execution and optimized transportation planning.
- Conducted weekly logistics reviews and KPI reporting, analyzing freight costs and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
- Worked closely with procurement, commercial, warehouse, customer service, and transportation teams across multiple regions.
Process Expert – Vessel Operations
Maersk Global Service Centre (A.P. Moller)
Mumbai
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated international vessel operations including port calls, berth planning, cargo operations, and vessel turnaround activities.
- Maintained vessel schedules, communicating voyage updates to internal stakeholders, terminals, and global operations teams to ensure alignment.
- Coordinated with port authorities, terminal operators, marine service providers, and vessel agents to ensure safe and efficient execution.
- Monitored vessel schedules, cargo status, operational risks, and service performance while supporting timely issue resolution.
- Resolved schedule deviations, port congestion, documentation discrepancies, and operational delays to maintain operational integrity.
- Ensured compliance with international maritime regulations, company procedures, and operational standards.
- Prepared operational documentation including cargo manifests, shipping instructions, port call reports, and operational updates.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and service quality across vessel operations.
Team Leader – Marine Logistics & Freight Operations
FMF Freight
Mumbai
09.2012 - 02.2018
- Coordinated vessel schedules and cargo planning for international freight operations, ensuring alignment with global shipping activities.
- Coordinated multimodal transportation and monitored shipment milestones to ensure on-time cargo delivery.
- Acted as liaison between shipping lines, freight forwarders, port agents, transport providers, warehouses, and customers.
- Managed shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading and customs documentation, to facilitate smooth cargo transit and compliance.
- Supported detention and demurrage monitoring through proactive shipment tracking and logistics coordination.
- Negotiated transportation rates and coordinated carrier performance, enhancing overall logistics efficiency.
- Resolved operational issues through effective stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration.
- Prepared operational reports and logistics KPIs supporting management decision-making.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Jaipur National University
Mumbai01-2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
University of Mumbai
Mumbai01-2012
Diploma - Computer Engineering
L&T Institute of Technology
Mumbai01-2008
Skills
- Logistics operations
- Ocean freight management
- Vessel operations
- Voyage scheduling
- Shipping documentation
- BOL administration
- Cargo planning
- Shipment coordination
- Freight procurement
- Carrier management
- Demurrage monitoring
- Customs clearance management
- Trade compliance management
- Trade operations
- Cost reduction strategies
- Performance metrics analysis
- Supply chain operations
- Logistics ERP software integration
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Process improvement
- Microsoft Excel and Power BI
- MS Office Suite
Projects
- Celonis Logistics Transformation, 2024–2025, Led logistics process automation improving shipment visibility, workflow efficiency, KPI reporting, and operational performance.
- Odoo ERP Implementation, Led inventory and logistics module implementation improving warehouse visibility and inventory accuracy.
- North America Aviation Supply Chain Transition, Successfully transitioned aviation de-icing chemical supply chain operations supporting uninterrupted customer deliveries during COVID-19. Received Best Team Award for operational excellence.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Six Sigma: Green Belt
- Operations Excellence Foundations
Accomplishments
- Best Team Performance Award: Q1 2022
Timeline
Manager – Logistics & Supply Chain Operations
Khatau Buildcon
10.2025 - Current
Deputy Manager – International Logistics & Shipping
Vinmar International
01.2024 - 08.2025
Assistant Manager – Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Clariant Chemicals
09.2020 - 01.2024
Process Expert – Vessel Operations
Maersk Global Service Centre (A.P. Moller)
02.2018 - 02.2020
Team Leader – Marine Logistics & Freight Operations
FMF Freight
09.2012 - 02.2018
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Jaipur National University
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
University of Mumbai
Diploma - Computer Engineering
L&T Institute of Technology