Karan M
EXIM LOGISTICIAN
Chennai
Summary
Result-driven Freight Business Development & Operations Executive with expertise in international logistics, import/export operations, customs clearance, multimodal freight movement, and hazardous/reefer/SOC cargo handling. Strong in client acquisition, freight negotiation, and ensuring compliance while optimizing cost and time.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Freight Business Development & Operations Executive
Adarsh Shipping and Services
12.2022 - Current
- Managed end-to-end Import & Export operations: vessel booking, VGM filing, SI submission, BL release, and documentation accuracy.
- Handled Export Operations including DG declarations, VGM, vessel planning, and timely cargo coordination.
- Managed Import Operations: FCL/LCL bookings, vessel tracking, pre-alerts, customs coordination & last-mile delivery.
- Coordinated Marine, Air, Rail & Road logistics ensuring seamless international cargo flow.
- Expertise in Hazardous (IMDG/DG), SOC & Reefer container handling with full safety compliance.
- Performed Customs Duty Calculations, HSN classification, and Prohibited/Restricted cargo compliance checks.
- Prepared all Customs Clearance Documents: invoice, packing list, COO, MSDS, HSN sheets, checklists.
- Worked with FTP Schemes including EPCG, EOU, RoDTEP, Advance Authorization & Duty Drawback.
- Negotiated with overseas agents for the best freight rates, improving cost efficiency.
- Supported client onboarding, quotations & cost sheets ensuring high customer satisfaction.
Customer Service Executive
Muthoot Fincorp Limited
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed branch operations ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
- Addressed customer queries improving service and retention.
- Conducted gold valuation with 100% audit accuracy.
- Assisted in achieving monthly sales & service targets.
Education
MSME (Government of India) - International Cargo Clearance & Logistics Operations
Technology Development Centre, Chennai
ChennaiMBA - Human Resource Management
Annamalai University
ChennaiBA - Economics
DG Vaishnav College
ChennaiSkills
Freight Forwarding
Vessel Booking
Multimodal Logistics
Customs Coordination
DG/IMDG Cargo
SOC & Reefer Handling
Tariff Classification (HSN)
Cost Sheet Preparation
Client Acquisition
Shipping Documentation
Timeline
Freight Business Development & Operations Executive
Adarsh Shipping and Services
12.2022 - Current
Customer Service Executive
Muthoot Fincorp Limited
10.2020 - 09.2022
MBA - Human Resource Management
Annamalai University
BA - Economics
DG Vaishnav College
MSME (Government of India) - International Cargo Clearance & Logistics Operations
Technology Development Centre, Chennai
TOOLS
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- ERP
- Digital Freight Platforms
- EXIM Documentation