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Prashant Kumar

Bengaluru

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Summary

Dedicated logistics professional with over 15 years of expertise in shipping, freight forwarding, and international trade operations. Proven ability to coordinate import and export shipments efficiently, manage customs documentation, and ensure timely, cost-effective cargo movement. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to overcoming operational challenges. Committed to upholding high standards of customer service, regulatory compliance, and fostering team collaboration to enhance seamless global logistics operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Import – Export Operations Specialist

Terra91 International Private Limited (Division of Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Pvt Ltd)
03.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily import/export operations to ensure 100% timely, efficient, and compliant movement of all shipments.
  • Oversaw all aspects of import/export operations, including supplier coordination, customs clearance, and logistics management.
  • Ensured compliance with all local, national, and international import/export regulations, minimizing risks and delays.
  • Led and developed the import/export team, providing training, guidance, and support to improve performance.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new export opportunities and expand product reach.
  • Negotiating with carriers and fostering strong relationships with global partners.

Manager ( Operations & International Business )

Belgod Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
02.2022 - 02.2025
  • Manage the end-to-end Import & Export process for multiple clients including sourcing, procurement, shipment tracking, customs clearance, and distribution etc.
  • Lead team of 5 import/export specialists in their daily operations, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and implement process improvements.
  • Analyze large data sets to assess shipping trends, identify areas of cost savings, and report on performance metrics.
  • Negotiate rates, transportation, and handling costs with shipping lines & overseas agents. Negotiate contracts and develop pricing models to ensure the most cost-effective solutions.
  • Co-ordinate the shipments with overseas agents.
  • Manage and supervise the workforce, including task allocation, setting deadlines, and monitoring performance. Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for improving profitability.
  • Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Senior Process Execution Specialist

Swire Shipping, (previously known as The China Navigation)
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Assisting the manager in organizing, planning, and implementing strategy.
  • Coordinate daily customer service operations.
  • Manage and train staff to ensure that they meet performance expectations and deliver exceptional customer service. Assisting the manager in organizing, planning, and implementing strategy.
  • Inspect Loading Operations.
  • Manage Shipping Orders and Invoices.
  • Looking after DG/HAZ bookings and complications Implement and evaluate processes.

Assistant Manager

Transworld Group
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Efficiency planning and coordination of administrative activities to ensure accurate results in all aspects.
  • Shipping and related operations.
  • Implements procedures to improve quality, productivity and efficiency.
  • Ensures shipments are delivered in a timely manner. Maintains relationships with carrier vendors and consistently resolves customer issues.
  • Making sure that special instructions are followed and utilizing appropriate methods at all times Ensuring the process of tracking and maintaining productivity standards for each associate.
  • Confirming all shipping deadlines and priority cut-off times are met.
  • Arrange daily/weekly meetings with staff as appropriate to review overall team/individual performance. Manages the daily activities of shipping functions in a distribution center.

Assistant Manager

Encore Pierian Logistics Business Services Limited (Transworld Group)
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Coordinate daily Shipping activities and maintain working relationship with business.
  • Stakeholders, partners, shippers and customers.
  • Provide Shipping facilities through negotiations, data collection, analysis, etc...
  • Evaluate terminal operations performance, field difficulties and assist in settling “bottlenecks”.
  • Update Ships Arrival Schedule and provide customers, Forwarding Agents.
  • Handling/Stevedoring Agents, Port Authority with prospected information.
  • Assist customers in completing booking, boarding, goods lifting and removals.
  • Liaise with some public transport Departments, Port Authorities, cooperate with hinterland customers and defend interests.
  • Make sure that all contractual deadlines are met, and targets are achieved.

Team Leader

Encore Pierian Logistics Business Services Limited (Transworld Group)
05.2013 - 04.2015
  • Preparing workloads for staff & co-coordinating the daily allocation of work.
  • Motivating the team to achieve high standards and targets.
  • Handling new client enquiries and acting as the face of the business.
  • Dealing with and resolving problems and issues which arise.
  • Working with the sales and marketing team to drive sales forward.
  • Monitoring & reporting on standards & performance targets.
  • Ensuring all administrative and IT records are entered and updated correctly.
  • Providing prompt and accurate information on individual performance.
  • Implementing new initiatives.

Operations Executive

KPVS & Co Pvt Limited (Agents for The Shipping Corporation of India Limited)
09.2011 - 04.2013
  • Prepared shipping documents for products that are scheduled to ship.
  • Responsible to maintain departmental records and invoices.
  • Responsible to revise departmental operating procedures.
  • Help to process status inquiry requests between customer service and warehouse.
  • Handled the tasks of updating shipping arrival schedules.
  • Coordinating with Custom House Agents, C&F Agents and other external agencies for ensuring timely clearances and cost-effective transport solutions.
  • Coordinating with Freight forwarder for shipment update and documents.
  • Vetting of shipping documents.

Education

MBA - Marketing & Operations

DINA Institute
Pune
01.2010

BA(HONS) - Political Science

D.A.V College
Koraput
01.2005

Skills

Import operations

PERSONAL DETAILS

  • Father's name Mr. Raghunath Pattajoshi
  • M +91 9886734784
  • E Prashant.1985@outlook.com
  • Dob 20-04-1985
  • Passport U2998088

Section name

The positive attitude and self-confidence in me always help me to make the right move at the right time, also teamed with the ability to work in a group helps me to get the best with ease and efficiency.

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Timeline

Import – Export Operations Specialist

Terra91 International Private Limited (Division of Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Pvt Ltd)
03.2025 - Current

Manager ( Operations & International Business )

Belgod Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2022 - 02.2025

Senior Process Execution Specialist

Swire Shipping, (previously known as The China Navigation)
10.2019 - 01.2022

Assistant Manager

Transworld Group
06.2017 - 04.2019

Assistant Manager

Encore Pierian Logistics Business Services Limited (Transworld Group)
05.2015 - 06.2017

Team Leader

Encore Pierian Logistics Business Services Limited (Transworld Group)
05.2013 - 04.2015

Operations Executive

KPVS & Co Pvt Limited (Agents for The Shipping Corporation of India Limited)
09.2011 - 04.2013

BA(HONS) - Political Science

D.A.V College

MBA - Marketing & Operations

DINA Institute
Prashant Kumar