Shaik Althaf Ahmed
Import Export Coordinator
VISAKHAPATNAM
Summary
Sr Executive – EXIM & Logistics Department managing SEZ Online filings, shipping bills, Bill of Entry, and HS CODE CLASSIFICATION, 3–6 APR/NFE reports per quarter across import, export, DTA sales, and intra-SEZ transfers. Coordinates with 4–5 authorities, including SEZ authorities, the Development Commissioner office, customs, and freight partners to keep clearances, audits, and bonded movement on schedule. Strengthens SEZ Act and customs compliance while maintaining accurate trade documentation.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Executive – EXIM & FG-Logistics Department
Vasant Chemicals Pvt Ltd SEZ UNIT
04.2024 - Current
- Managed SEZ online operations, including filing shipping bills and Bill of Entry, ensuring compliance and timely processing.
- Coordinated with SEZ authorities, Development Commissioner office, and customs for approvals, clearance, and audits, facilitating seamless operations.
- Managing freight forwarding, bonded transportation, and domestic logistics
- Monitoring compliance with SEZ Act, SEZ Rules, and customs procedures
- Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of NFE, APR, and SEZ returns
- Ensured accurate, timely reporting of NFE, APR, and SEZ returns, supporting regulatory compliance and operational transparency.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Import Export Coordinator
Shilpa Medicare Ltd
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked as an Import Export Coordinator at Shilpa Medicare Ltd, where I played a key role in managing international trade activities.
- Processed and coordinated customs clearance of imported ethanol shipments, ensuring compliance with Customs, Excise, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Renewed licenses, registrations, permits, and statutory approvals to maintain compliance for import operations.
- Liaised with Customs House Agents (CHA), freight forwarders, transporters, and government authorities for smooth cargo clearance.
- Coordinated with State Government Departments, Excise Authorities, Customs Officials, DGFT, and other regulatory agencies for permits, approvals, and compliance matters.
- Liaised with Customs House Agents (CHA), freight forwarders, transporters, and government authorities to facilitate efficient cargo clearance.
- Ensured adherence to Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), Customs Act, pharmaceutical regulations, and company SOPs to mitigate compliance risks.
Customs Executive
Synergies Castings Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Executed end-to-end export logistics operations for a 100% EOU automotive wheel manufacturing unit.
- Coordinated heavy cargo transportation, container movement, and port logistics to ensure timely international shipments.
- Ensured accuracy of export documentation and compliance with Customs and EOU regulations.
- Liaised with CHA, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and internal stakeholders to meet on-time dispatch targets.
- Enhanced shipment visibility through continuous tracking and follow-up, reducing detention, demurrage, and delivery delays.
Customs Jr Executive
Dr Reddy’s laboratories CTO UNIT 1
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Executed comprehensive SEZ documentation for import, export, DTA procurement, and regulatory transactions, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Handled Zone-to-Zone, Intra-SEZ, In-Bond, Ex-Bond, and temporary removal transactions with 100% compliance.
- Executed complete SEZ documentation for import, export, DTA procurement, and regulatory transactions.
- Prepared MEIS reports, endorsements, and supply/service documentation, streamlining audit processes and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Processed High Seas Sale agreements to facilitate uninterrupted EXIM operations within SEZ framework, supporting seamless trade activities.
Education
BSC - Computers
Sun Rise University
Alwar, RajasthanIntermediate - M.P.C
Vizag Defence Academy
VisakhapatnamSSC Examination - undefined
Minerva Public School
VisakhapatnamSkills
Import export
Customs operations
Shipping bill filing
Bill of entry processing
Regulatory reporting
Duty drawback
Foreign trade policy
Incoterms
Import licensing
Export incentives
Customs valuation
Coordination
Microsoft Office
Freight forwarding
Bonded transportation
Domestic logistics
Container tracking
Vendor management
Freight rate negotiation
Accomplishments
Achievement: Resolved legacy compliance backlog by obtaining approvals for long-pending DTA Procurement transactions (FY 2016–2023) and successfully processed pending RoDTEP incentive claims (2023–2025), resulting in improved compliance status and recovery of export incentives.
Interests
cricket and badminton
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
HINDI
TELUGU
Timeline
Sr Executive – EXIM & FG-Logistics Department
Vasant Chemicals Pvt Ltd SEZ UNIT
04.2024 - Current
Import Export Coordinator
Shilpa Medicare Ltd
03.2023 - 04.2024
Customs Executive
Synergies Castings Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 03.2023
Customs Jr Executive
Dr Reddy’s laboratories CTO UNIT 1
08.2017 - 02.2021
Intermediate - M.P.C
Vizag Defence Academy
SSC Examination - undefined
Minerva Public School
BSC - Computers
Sun Rise University