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Nikita A Luman

Summary

As a seasoned professional in logistics and procurement, I'm looking to leverage my knowledge and skills in a challenging role where I can contribute to the organization's success through efficient management of accounts payable, freight forwarding, and other key processes. I excel at decision-making, team collaboration, and crisis management, enabling the smooth running of logistics operations. My goal is to make maximum use of the given opportunity for self-development and enhancement. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sr Coordinator - Finance Controller

Hapag-Lloyd India PVT LTD
Mumbai
08.2024 - Current

As a Senior Coordinator, I identify financial risks, coordinate with agents and terminals to resolve their issues, and work on cost and revenue analysis. I also update tax details and prepare the CPR, Cash Performance Report.

  • Preparing the cash position report for every month-end.
  • Cost analysis for third-party agents.
  • Revenue analysis for third-party agents.
  • Agency remuneration analysis.
  • Weekly liquidity planning and payment run for agents.
  • Bank agreements and bank exposure on review agency contractors.
  • Preparing financial overviews and statements on a monthly basis.
  • Monthly preparation and review of the commission on freight.
  • Identifying financial risks.
  • Preparing presentations every month for top management.
  • Coordinate with operations and agents.
  • 3PA invoicing audit for recovery.
  • Transferring revenue and cost to GL accounts in SAP, tax updating, and posting in SAP.
  • Posting of POs and invoices in SAP.
  • Interacting with clients regarding any issues related to the cost and revenue.
  • Monitored expenses, and reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.

SR. Process Expert - (FreightForwarding & Account Payable)

Maersk Global Service Centers India Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2024

As a Senior Process Expert, I managed and tracked shipments of freight via land and air. I coordinated internal stakeholders, handled escalations, provided cross-training, and was working on various reports. I handled the Job Costing and CM1 report, processed invoices for payment in SAP, worked on invoices, and sent them to the client. Also, I managed a new tool in SCM – NSCP, and successfully drove the project.

  • I worked on the invoices and sent them to the client.
  • Came up with the capacity to work independently with customers and process documentation according to customs procedures.
  • Managed a new tool in SCM – NSCP, and successfully drove the project.
  • Provided cross-training.
  • Created SO and PO in SAP.
  • Updating pricing in SAP.
  • Prepared daily status of import sale orders.
  • Worked on various reports.
  • Tracked daily shipments, followed up with carriers for delayed shipments.
  • Updated MRN.
  • Handled escalations.
  • Worked on the Milestone process (Kewill tool).
  • Updating of IOPs (Internal Operating Processes)
  • Coordinated with operations staff.
  • Updated cost in the ILSC tool.
  • Coordinated internal stakeholders.
  • Tracked shipment on the website.
  • Searching for the PO number in the SAP tool.
  • Managed driving sales force (case management for Denmark team).
  • Managed and tracked shipments of freight via land and air.
  • Coordinated with clients for day-to-day status.
  • Handled all queries and finished them off in the most economical and immediate way.
  • Analysis on JOB Costing and CM1 report.
  • SPOC for Team Huddle.
  • Processed invoice for payment in SAP.
  • Kept track of billing and followed up regularly with clients for payment settlement.

Analyst (Knowledge Management)

Clerks Service PVT LTD
04.2015 - 07.2017

As an Analyst in Knowledge Management, I handled and understood processes from operations, prepared, and edited documents for operations. I conducted process tests, TABs, and training for operations. I also conducted roadshows for the One-Learn tool and audited product codes as per requirements.

  • Conducted TABs for respective BLIs.
  • Audited product codes as per requirements.
  • Conducted refresher training for all BLIs.
  • Conducted a process test for operations.
  • Prepared and edited documents for operations (checklist, SOP).
  • Conducted training for operations.
  • Worked on the e-Learn tool.
  • Analyzed and prepared the RCA report.
  • Prepared summary report.
  • Prepared a weekly report for all the BLIs.
  • Conducted roadshows on the e-Learn tool.
  • Handled and understood the process from operations.
  • Sent emails to managers for updating the SOP.
  • Updated change management in SOPs.
  • Prepared monthly PowerPoint presentation.

Executive (Global Service)

Inchcape shipping Service PVT LTD
11.2012 - 01.2015

As an executive in Global Service, I coordinated with clients globally to guide them about the application to submit PDA/FDA, resolved issues with port agencies, processed DA to the Account Department, and handled the courier department.

  • Coordinated internal stakeholders.
  • Tracked shipment on the website.
  • Processed DA to the Account Department.
  • Handled the courier department.
  • Resolved issues with port agencies to gain credits or viable explanations for accounting discrepancies.
  • Handled the issue of port agents.
  • Prepared monthly reports in VLOOKUP.
  • Coordinated with clients globally to guide them about the application to submit PDA/FDA.
  • Handled clients' queries.
  • Handled port inquiry.
  • Checked and updated statement of facts (SOF).

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
11.2012

Higher Secondary School Certificate -

University of Mumbai
03.2009

Secondary School Certificate -

University of Mumbai
03.2007

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • MS Office
  • MS Excel
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Freight forwarding
  • SAP
  • Financial risk
  • Cost management
  • Revenue management

Accomplishments

• Successfully introduced a new supply chain management tool (NSCP), coordinating various stakeholders for its adoption and utilization.
• Successfully managed and coordinated a team for Freight Forwarding and Accounts Payable.
• Developed and drove the new tool in SCM - NSCP.
• Effectively conducted training for operations and roadshows on the e-learning tool.
• Successfully guided clients globally on application submission procedures.

Languages

  • English
  • Marathi
  • Hindi

Timeline

Regional Sr Coordinator - Finance Controller

Hapag-Lloyd India PVT LTD
08.2024 - Current

SR. Process Expert - (FreightForwarding & Account Payable)

Maersk Global Service Centers India Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2024

Analyst (Knowledge Management)

Clerks Service PVT LTD
04.2015 - 07.2017

Executive (Global Service)

Inchcape shipping Service PVT LTD
11.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Commerce -

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Higher Secondary School Certificate -

University of Mumbai

Secondary School Certificate -

University of Mumbai
Nikita A Luman