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Joshua Jude Rodrigues

Joshua Jude Rodrigues

Asst. Manager Import & Export
25, JS Residency, Cheranma Nagar, Villankurichi Post, Tamilnadu

Summary

Experienced Assistant Manager Import and Export with over 11 years of experience in the manufacturing and food industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements and consistently saving costs. I also hold an MBA from a reputed business school and will always ensure that the job entrusted to me is carried out with utmost professionalism and dedication. Objectives: To obtain a position as a Manager to help the organization profit from my skills and to improve and build my career to gain substantial knowledge in the concerned field.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Asst. Manager Import and Export

Intersnack Cashew India Private Limited
Tuticorin
09.2020 - Current


  • I head the Supply Chain Operations of India. Intersnack Cashew India Private Limited has two factories based in Tuticorin, Tamilnadu and Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
  • I handle the entire Imports, Exports, Logistics and Warehouse operations
  • I co-ordinate with our Procurement team in Africa for the whereabouts of our raw material shipment, notify the CHA, plan, and clear the cargo
  • Ensure the necessary space is kept ready in the warehouse by coordinating with the warehouse team for arrival of imports
  • I take care of all the logistics related activities between factories, container movements and always look for ways to save cost through transportation
  • Performing total landed cost analysis and recommending optimal shipping methods, carriers, and routing to meet transportation parameters, delivery specifications and costs
  • Handled Breakbulk Clearance
  • Handled Re-Import shipment
  • Defining import and export SOP’s and evaluating freight forwarder, transporter to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
  • Arranging survey / inspection certificates from the vendors
  • Claimed and transferred MEIS Scrips, Advance License Redemption certificates from DGFT
  • Apply for Status holder certificate, RCMC certificates (FIEO, CEPCI, APEDA, FSSAI)
  • I clear most of our imports via Advance Authorisation License scheme and handle all the DGFT related activities
  • I also ensure shipments that are cleared via LDC certificates are done hassle free and I constantly follow up with the shipper to maintain the same
  • Delicately handle all Customs and DGFT related activities and ensure a smooth relationship is maintained
  • Coordinate with the production team of both the factories and accordingly plan export shipments for the month
  • Strategically plan container bookings for the month and keep track of freight rates
  • I coordinate with our CHA for vessel and A-Grade container planning and ensure customer does not face any issues while clearing the shipment
  • I coordinate with QA team to ensure all the relevant test reports and certificates are sent with the shipment
  • I handle both pre-shipment and post-shipment related documentation
  • I keep track of invoices and prepare reports
  • I also ensure that shipments are in compliance with the laws and regulations governing the export industry
  • I update our overseas Supply chain team and Directors on a regular basis of our Import and
  • Export related activities and keep track of all the data
  • Constantly update the Local Management Team of our Supply Chain whereabouts
  • I negotiate freight with the logistics supplier and liners to save costs
  • I have also worked for a Manufacturing Industry called Needle Industries India Private

Deputy Officer Export

Needle Industries India Private Limited
Ooty
09.2012 - 08.2020


  • I handled export dispatches world over
  • Shipping and Logistics
  • Coordinated with CHA and Freight Forwarders
  • Handled LC shipments
  • Strategically planned and managed logistics and Supply chain activities
  • Cost and Negotiation of Export Shipments with Forwarders and Liners
  • Kept track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
  • Prepared export Pre-Shipment documents
  • Liaising with internal departments in the company for timely delivery of goods into the warehouse
  • Liaising with customers for orders, vessel schedule, sailing details and payments
  • Responsible for warehouse operations
  • Co-ordinate with transporter for pickup of goods and ensure timely delivery at destination
  • Products damaged or lost in transit have to be reported to top management
  • Maintained warehouse records and ensured requested reports are submitted without discrepancy

Education

MBA - HR / Marketing

Jansons School of Business
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
06.2010 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

RVS College of Arts &Science
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
06.2007 - 03.2010

HSC -

Breeks Memorial A.I. Higher Secondary School
Ooty, Tamilnadu
06.2006 - 03.2007

SSLC -

Breeks Memorial A.I. Higher Secondary School
Ooty, Tamilnadu
06.2004 - 03.2005

Skills

    Advance Authorisation

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Interests

Sports

Movies

Travel

Timeline

Asst. Manager Import and Export

Intersnack Cashew India Private Limited
09.2020 - Current

Deputy Officer Export

Needle Industries India Private Limited
09.2012 - 08.2020

MBA - HR / Marketing

Jansons School of Business
06.2010 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

RVS College of Arts &Science
06.2007 - 03.2010

HSC -

Breeks Memorial A.I. Higher Secondary School
06.2006 - 03.2007

SSLC -

Breeks Memorial A.I. Higher Secondary School
06.2004 - 03.2005

Accomplishments

  • Got Promoted from Assistant Officer Export to Deputy Officer Export at Needle Industries
  • Supervised a Team of 7+Members.
  • Handled the entire supply chain operations of India.
  • Followed up with shipments & Documents and avoided demurrage / detention.
  • Obtained RCMC's for the company (APEDA, IEM, FIEO, FSSAI, Star Exporter Certificate) and eradicated submitting Bank guarantee's at customs.
  • Handled Re-Import & Re-Export shipments without any customs hassle.
  • Handled Break Bulk Clearance.
  • Handled both Customs & DGFT officials.
Joshua Jude RodriguesAsst. Manager Import & Export