Sandeep Bapurao Patil

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• Manage end-to-end operations of Container Freight Station (CFS) and warehouse for ocean import and export cargo.
• Oversee receipt, storage, stuffing, de-stuffing, and dispatch of FCL and LCL cargo in compliance with customs and port regulations.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, transporters, and port authorities to ensure smooth cargo movement.
• Ensure accurate documentation including Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, Delivery Orders, Gate Passes, EIRs, and inventory records.
• Monitor customs bonding, examinations, sealing, and clearance processes to avoid delays and penalties.
• Plan and control yard, warehouse space utilization, container positioning, and cargo segregation.
• Supervise warehouse staff, equipment operators, and supervisors; manage duty rosters, productivity, and performance.
• Implement and enforce SOPs for cargo handling, safety, security, and loss prevention.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, customs, port, ISPS, HSE, and insurance requirements.
• Track KPIs such as turnaround time (TAT), dwell time, inventory accuracy, and damage/loss control.
• Handle customer escalations, claims, and damage reports with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage vendor contracts, equipment maintenance (forklifts, reach stackers, cranes), and cost control.
• Prepare MIS reports on operations, inventory, billing, and compliance for senior management.
• Support audits (customs, internal, external) and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Drive process improvements, digitalization, and operational efficiency initiatives.

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• Manage end-to-end ocean export operations including booking, documentation, carrier coordination, billing, and financial closure.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, NVOCCs, and carriers for space allocation, rate negotiations, sailing schedules, rollovers, and equipment availability.
• Ensure accurate preparation and submission of export documentation including Shipping Instructions, Bills of Lading, Manifest filing, and carrier amendments.
• Oversee export billing processes including freight invoices, origin charges, detention, demurrage, THC, and additional surcharges.
• Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition, cost allocation, and job file closure in coordination with finance teams.
• Monitor carrier freight costs, validate invoices against contracted rates, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with accounts receivable for timely customer invoicing and collections; follow up on outstanding payments.
• Liaise with accounts payable for carrier and vendor payments, ensuring adherence to agreed credit terms.
• Maintain accurate job costing, profit & loss (P&L) analysis, and margin control for export shipments.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, trade compliance regulations, and audit requirements.
• Oversee export billing, job costing, and invoicing; ensure accuracy of freight, origin charges, BNP, and CLH recovery.
• Manage customer communications regarding booking confirmations, sailing schedules, BL release, and billing queries.
• Handle carrier claims, freight disputes, and amendments efficiently to minimize financial exposure.
• Prepare operational and financial MIS reports including revenue, cost variance, and shipment performance.
• Lead and supervise export operations staff; provide training on billing accuracy, documentation, and system usage.
• Drive process improvements to enhance billing accuracy, reduce revenue leakage, and improve operational efficiency.