Manish Chaurasia
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience at APL Logistics KWE, excelling in export/import management and carrier space optimization. Proven track record in achieving significant cost savings and maintaining high service satisfaction levels. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills drive cross-functional collaboration and compliance monitoring for operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Support & Key Account Management
APL Logistics KWE
11.2024 - Current
- Onsite at customer office providing dedicated account support and logistics coordination.
- Serve as primary onsite interface between customer, carriers, and internal logistics teams for seamless operational execution.
- Manage carrier space allocation and capacity planning across South Asia region with an average of 600 TEU containers per month (scaling significantly during peak season).
- Collaborate with South Asia origins, regional vendors, and GAP team to ensure consistent achievement of all contractual KPIs and service SLAs.
- Ensure strict adherence to customer SOPs by aligning carriers and stakeholders with agreed processes, compliance standards, and reporting requirements.
- Provide end-to-end operational support resolving all logistics and customer-related work requirements while maintaining high service satisfaction levels.
- Member of Kintetsu World Express Group
Operations Coordinator
M/s Penney OpCo LLC
10.2017 - 11.2024
- Led daily logistics operations for J.C. Penney's international buying office.
- Managed shipments and logistics across 8 countries: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Jordan, Kenya, Ethiopia, China, and Mexico.
- Optimized container utilization and vendor relationships while achieving significant cost savings and key performance metrics.
- Coordinated approvals, managed holiday/service-provider schedules, ensured on-time in-store delivery dates, and resolved shipment issues in real time.
- Liaised with suppliers, consolidators, and freight forwarders for effective delivery execution, risk mitigation, alternate routing, and port optimization.
- Supervised compliance enforcement for 3PLs, air forwarders, and XML service providers ensuring strict SOP adherence.
- Negotiated air shipment freight rates and educated partners on organizational procedures and process requirements.
- Oversaw vendor management, delay reason code updates, and document accuracy; provided ongoing training to suppliers and internal teams.
- J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc.
- Generated $50–70K in annual import duty savings through First Sale project for South Asia region.
- Achieved $150K freight consolidation savings through shipment optimization at origins without CFS facilities.
- Delivered $100K in cost savings through carrier negotiations and charge reconciliation.
- Maintained 95% air and 94% ocean transport on-time KPIs during challenging operational periods.
- Successfully led Red Sea 'Move Out/Move Up' supply chain transformation projects.
Sr. Executive Operations (Import/Export)
Microgene Diagnostic Systems Pvt. Ltd
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Executed global export documentation and import operations for medical equipment and health products.
- Processed global export documentation including LC, commercial invoices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Managed multi-modal shipments (FOB, CIF, C&F) coordinating with suppliers, forwarders, and Custom House Agents.
- Handled LC/banking documentation, vendor bill processing, and comprehensive MIS documentation.
- Implemented customer-specific requirements and resolved transportation/logistics challenges for cost-effective solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com
Delhi University
01.2011
12th Standard -
CBSE Board
New Delhi01.2007
Skills
- Export and import management
- Shipping logistics
- Carrier space management
- Container optimization
- Consolidation coordination
- Process improvement
- Risk mitigation
- Compliance monitoring
- KPI tracking
- 3PL collaboration
- Vendor and supplier performance monitoring
- Shipment consolidation
- Route optimization
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Cross-functional collaboration
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/18/89
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Cricket
Technical Skills Tools
Trade Weave, Flex PLM (v9 & v11), EC Vision, Infor Nexus, MS-Office Suite, Power BI, Outlook Email System
Core Competencies
Trade documentation, Export/import management, Shipping logistics, Carrier space management, Container optimization, SOP adherence, Process improvement, Risk mitigation, Compliance monitoring, KPI tracking, 3PL collaboration, Consolidator coordination, Supplier performance monitoring, Team training, Freight negotiation, Container utilization, Shipment consolidation, Route optimization, Leadership, Problem-solving, Decision-making, Cross-functional collaboration, Process documentation
Timeline
Support & Key Account Management
APL Logistics KWE
11.2024 - Current
Operations Coordinator
M/s Penney OpCo LLC
10.2017 - 11.2024
Sr. Executive Operations (Import/Export)
Microgene Diagnostic Systems Pvt. Ltd
10.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com
Delhi University
12th Standard -
CBSE Board