Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
Mithun Yadhavan

Mithun Yadhavan

Air Import Custom Service Executive
Chennai,TamilNadu

Summary

  • Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Ocean and Air imports and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
  • Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Ocean Imports Customer Services Executive

AJ Worldwide Ocean Imports
Chennai
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed the complete import shipment lifecycle from initiation at origin to final customer delivery, ensuring strict adherence to Incoterms and delivery timelines.
  • Spearheaded customs clearance preparation, generating timely arrival notices and meticulously verifying all shipment documentation (MBL/HBL, Commercial Invoice, Packing List) against customs standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated the swift release of goods by liaising with carriers, customs, and governmental agencies, actively managing the process for required examinations or holds.
  • Maintained proactive, daily communication with overseas offices and agents to provide advanced notice of shipments, confirm details, and resolve potential pre-alert discrepancies.
  • Provided essential shipment visibility to stakeholders by obtaining broker and customer information and actively tracking and tracing cargo to communicate real-time arrival dates and times.

Air Imports Customer Service Executive

Core Freight Logistics
Chennai
05.2023 - Current
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Air Freight Operations and Strategy

  • Managed and executed end-to-end Air Import operations, leveraging industry knowledge to ensure speed, security, and cost-effectiveness for clients.
  • Developed and implemented internal processes to design optimized air transportation solutions that meet specific budget requirements and delivery demands.
  • Established and maintained robust quality control to verify each shipment's regulatory adherence, ensuring no cargo moves unless all government requirements are accomplished.

Transportation and Cost Strategy

  • Designed and implemented cost-saving and efficiency strategies as a non-asset-based logistics provider, continually identifying opportunities to optimize supply chain performance.
  • Cultivated relationships with third-party carriers, negotiating competitive rates and quality service while mandating proper insurance and retaining operating authorities for all logistics partners.
  • Managed the carrier vetting process to ensure a high standard of service and compliance within the trucking and ground transportation network.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

LOYOLA COLLEGE MADRAS UNIVERSITY, Chennai
06.2016 - 07.2019

MBA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY, Chennai
06.2019 - 07.2021

MBA - SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND MARKETING

SAVEETHA UNIVERSITY , Chennai
11.2020 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Talent management
  • Purchasing
  • Team leadership
  • Leadership/communication skills
  • Supply chain management
  • Communication skills
  • Cost reductions
  • Budget allocation

Tools and Technologies

  • MS Office
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • CragoWise
  • DocuSign

Certification

CargoWise

Accomplishments

  • Best Employee of the Quarter - Q1-2025

Timeline

Air Imports Customer Service Executive - Core Freight Logistics
05.2023 - Current
Ocean Imports Customer Services Executive - AJ Worldwide Ocean Imports
08.2022 - 01.2023
SAVEETHA UNIVERSITY - MBA, SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND MARKETING
11.2020 - 06.2023
PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY - MBA, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
06.2019 - 07.2021
LOYOLA COLLEGE MADRAS UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Arts, Commerce
06.2016 - 07.2019
Mithun YadhavanAir Import Custom Service Executive