NIKHIL KRIPALANI
Summary
Freight Forwarding - Extensive experience of investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the perishable of goods, cost, transit time and security; negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs - Deft in arranging appropriate packing, taking into account the climate, terrain, weight, cost and nature of goods and also the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination; arranging insurance and assisting the client in the event of a claim - Adept in obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with other countries' regulations and fiscal regimes; arranging payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client - Involved in offering consolidation services by sea and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their dedicated units; utilizing e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods - Skilled in arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door-to-door; acting as broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures; arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services - Professional skills to coordinate functions and lead team members; strong negotiating power and management capabilities; effective networking and customer relationship management skills; business policy and strategic handling of matters; expertise in shipping and logistics management services.
I employed the latest management methods and principles in ensuring maximum productivity and enhancing communications across multiple departments. I was also directly involved in the development of strategies that optimized workflows and reduced redundancy throughout the firm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Forwarding
Moonheight Shiptrans LLP
KUTCH, GUJARAT
11.2022 - Current
- Provide accurate and timely reporting of information to customers including sending quotations, pricing, costing, shipping details, and supply chain related documentation
- Work with the Operations team and suppliers to ensure customers' expectations are met and exceeded
- Use freight forwarding IT systems to process job files, manage customers' shipments, and ensure margin objectives per activity are met; ensure compliance to all policies, procedures, and standard operating practices
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and team members
- Arrange for picking up of goods and materials from the client's location
- Count, and label boxes to be shipped and enter details into the computer system
- Unload goods received and storing them in the warehouse
- Maintain inventory space for easy handling and quick access to materials
- Work closely with the freight team and making arrangements for loading and unloading goods
- Provide maps to drivers, labeling boxes, and tracking movement of the shipment
- Place consignments on strategic locations according to their delivery schedule
- Stock goods on assigned shelves and removed boxes from areas hampering movement
- Take and enter details of incoming and outgoing goods and sorted them for shipment by air, train, and road
- Perform minor repair on hand-held scanner, forklift, and other equipment
- Check goods for hazardous materials and ensured no violation of transportation rules
- Inspect maintenance of trucks and warehouse.
Freight Forwarding
SANARD SHIPPING SOLUTIONS
KUTCH, GUJARAT
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Carried out troubleshooting and finding solutions; producing rates and process bookings on the computer system
- Updating custom entries; ensuring strong communications with clients
- Utilized system for custom clearance; taking ownership of allocated client base
- Noted down customer entries and invoices; liaised with Shipping lines
- Produced documentation required; dealt with any client queries
- Executed multi-modal freight management services (sea/road) for imports and exports
- Established effective communications with clients and overseas offices
- Took a lead operational role for different clients; arranged shipments for new or one-off clients
- Created new files for shipments prior to arrival; participated in periodic operational review with the client
- Maximized revenue, contain cost; maintained internal service level
- Co-operated with other teams to ensure cost/revenue is processed accurately and on time.
Freight Forwarding
SOHAM LOGISTICS PVT.LTD.
KUTCH, GUJARAT
02.2016 - 04.2021
- Extensive experience of investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the perishable or hazardous nature of goods, cost, transit time and security; negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs
- Deft in arranging appropriate packing, taking into account the climate, terrain, weight, cost, and nature of goods and also the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination; arranging insurance and assisting the client in the event of a claim
- Adept in obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with other countries' regulations and fiscal regimes; arranging payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client
- Involved in offering consolidation services by sea and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their dedicated units; utilizing e-commerce, internet technology, and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods
- Skilled in arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door-to-door; acting as a broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures; arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services
- Professional skills to coordinate functions and lead team members; strong negotiating power and management capabilities; effective networking and customer relationship management skills; business policy and strategic handling of matters; expertise in shipping and logistics management services.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Tolani Commerce Collage
KUTCH, GUJARATSkills
- Freight Forwarding Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Time Management
- Goal-Oriented
- Relationship Building
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Currentsalary
30,000 + INCENTIVES
Declarations
I hereby declare that above mentioned details are completely and precisely best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/29/99
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Hobbies and Interests
Reading; Listing music; Discovering new places & things
Timeline
Freight Forwarding
Moonheight Shiptrans LLP
11.2022 - Current
Freight Forwarding
SANARD SHIPPING SOLUTIONS
06.2021 - 07.2022
Freight Forwarding
SOHAM LOGISTICS PVT.LTD.
02.2016 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Commerce -
Tolani Commerce Collage