Jagannath rao Sunkara

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed complete pre-shipment and post-shipment documentation in compliance with international trade regulations, including:
  Preparation of Bill of Lading (BL) instructions, commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipping bills as per customer and shipping line requirements.
  Processed DGFT-related documentation, including RODTEP, MEIS, and EPCG schemes.
  Coordinated insurance formalities, BL surrender, and payment confirmation for smooth customs clearance and bank negotiation.
  Handled documentation under Letters of Credit (LCs) and prepared bills of exchange for submission to banks.
• Created and managed sales contracts, proforma invoices, and filed accurate shipping documentation via ICEGATE or EDI portals.
• Monitored monthly sales performance, tracked pending orders, and ensured timely order execution in alignment with production and dispatch schedules.
• Coordinated with freight forwarders and Customs House Agents (CHAs) for vessel space booking, container planning, and scheduling based on customer delivery timelines.
• Ensured compliance with international buyer requirements, including product-specific documentation, labeling, packaging, and certifications.
• Liaised with production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time dispatch, inventory control, and alignment with customer specifications.
• Acted as a key point of contact for resolving export-related queries, including documentation discrepancies, compliance issues, and shipment tracking.

• Led training sessions for new dispatchers, focusing on company protocols and software use.
• Analysed delivery data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the dispatch process.
• Managed team of dispatchers to optimise delivery routes, reducing delivery times by 15%.
• Managed emergency dispatch situations, reallocating resources swiftly to maintain service levels.
• Coordinated with warehouse staff to streamline package handling processes, increasing efficiency.
• Developed and maintained a dispatch schedule that maximized resource utilization and delivery performance.
• Reviewed all paperwork passing through dispatch before sending delivery to confirm accuracy.

• Managed the resolution of customs and shipping issues, ensuring compliance with international trade laws.
• Handled end-to-end pre-shipment and post-shipment documentation specific to SEZ compliance, including:
  Drafting and submission of Bill of Lading (BL) instructions as per buyer and shipping line requirements.
  Processing of documents under DGFT regulations, including EPCG/MEIS/RODTEP claims and related online filings.
  Managed insurance documentation, BL surrender, and payment confirmations for smooth cargo release and banking procedures.
  Prepared and verified LC documents, Bills of Exchange, and coordinated with banks for timely negotiation and document presentation.
  Generated Sales Contracts, Proforma Invoices, Commercial Invoices (CI), Packing Lists (PL), and SEZ-compliant ARE-1 and ARE-3 forms.
• Accurately filed Shipping Bills (SEZ/Export/Drawback) via ICEGATE and SEZ Online system, ensuring alignment with customs and SEZ unit norms.
• Created and maintained monthly sales reports and pending order status summaries for internal reviews and SEZ performance audits.
• Coordinated with freight forwarders and Customs House Agents (CHAs) for vessel space booking, considering delivery schedules, cut-off timelines, and SEZ gate-in procedures.
• Proactively addressed and resolved customer compliance issues, audit queries, and documentation discrepancies to ensure uninterrupted export operations.
• Refined and improved product transport and storage processes.
• Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to address logistics challenges and develop cohesive solutions.
• Managed logistics operations, coordinating transportation, warehousing, and inventory control to optimise supply chain efficiency.
• Negotiated rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers with favourable outcomes.
• Coordinated with sales and manufacturing departments to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.