ULAGANATHAN GANESAN
Bengalore
Summary
Results-driven professional in international trade compliance, recognized for exceptional productivity and precision in task execution. Expertise includes customs regulations, tariff classification, and import/export documentation. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, ensuring adherence to global trade laws. Aspires to leverage regulatory knowledge to optimize compliance processes further.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager - Logistics
Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt. Ltd.
Bengalore
11.2024 - Current
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding shipment delays or quality issues in a timely manner.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors, carriers, customers, and other stakeholders involved in logistics operations.
- Participated in meetings with internal departments or external partners as needed.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.
- Conducted regular reviews of performance metrics to measure success against goals set by management.
- Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
- Identified and resolved shipping and packaging errors.
- Provided guidance and support to staff members in order to increase productivity levels.
- Monitored the progress of shipments and resolved any issues that arose along the way.
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Assisted in the development of a logistics system to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Assistant Manager – Export Logistics
TATA Consumer Products Ltd.
Cochin
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Supervised all export/import logistics activities for TCPL India across multiple categories, including Tea, Coffee, Foods, Spices, Pulses, RTC/RTE and future acquisitions.
- Coordinated RM/Material import processes for India.
- Achieved competitive spot rates by negotiating with carriers and forwarders.
- Liaised with PQCS (Phytosanitary) Department, COO, CEPA and Legalization departments.
- Collaborated with Production and Planning departments to ensure timely dispatch of finished goods.
- Oversaw preparation, submission, and management of shipment-related documents.
- Maintained consistent updates on shipments until arrival at destination points.
- Monitored shipment progress from dispatch to arrival.
- Ensured adherence to local regulatory requirements in commercial, project and NPD activities.
- Sent monthly reports to respective governing bodies.
- Handled applications like RoDTEP, MEIS, SEIS, Advance License & EPCG for material export and import through DGFT.
- Created MIS and Performance reports focusing on export logistics.
- Optimized loading patterns to achieve targeted container loadability.
- Collaborated with finance teams to process vendor bills and ensure timely payments.
- Assessed service suppliers such as shipping lines, C&F agents, trailer operators and inspection agencies.
Executive-Exports & Imports
TATA SmartFoodz Limited
Sri City
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Responsible for complete Logistic operations such as Export, Domestic, Imports, Courier
- Co-ordinating with suppliers for import shipment dispatches from overseas and taken care of all the activities until it reaches warehouse
- Liaise with external agencies like DGFT, Customs, Central Excise, ECGC, Plant quarantine dept
- FSSAI, Export Inspection Agencies, C&F agents, Truck operators, Insurance Company, Shipping Lines etc
- For smooth exports / import operations
- Obtaining certificate for import duty benefit EPCG, Advance License, etc
- Coordinating with sales and supply team, CFAs for domestics dispatch requirements
- Coordinating with Transporters for vehicle placement
- Supervising and guiding the dispatch team for segregation of cargo and loading activities location wise
- Preparing despatch documentation in SAP – Sale Order, Outbound Delivery, Billing documents, etc
- Maintain records for FG stock movement and stock availability
- Verification and forwarding the bills related to Logistics operations and follow-up for timely payment
- Preparing early and monthly budget and provisions for logistics
Assistant Manager – Exports & Imports
Hexagon Nutrition Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
09.2013 - 02.2021
- Co-ordination with Production and Planning functions for planning and dispatches of Finished Goods
- Manage pre and post shipment documentation for exports in ERP and timely delivery of documents to Customers
- Negotiate for spot rates with forwarding agents and shipping lines
- Scheduling shipment plans and updating the same on a weekly basis until arrival of consignments at respective destinations
- Tracking of shipments at all levels and advise the status to Customers until arrival at destinations
- Liaise with external agencies like Customs, ECGC, FSSAI, EIA, C&F agents, Truck operators, Insurance Company, Shipping Lines etc
- For smooth exports / import operations
- Support NPD / Projects / Commercials with verification of country regulation requirements
- Export Vendor payment process within agreed timelines
- Carry out Customer satisfaction survey reports based on the parameters fixed
- Legalization of shipping documents for all countries and across all consulates
- Monitoring of Credit limits available / ECGC coverage for export Billing
- Co-ordinating with suppliers for import shipment dispatches from overseas and taken care of all the activities until it reaches warehouse
Executive- Export Documentation
Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
11.2010 - 08.2013
- Follow-up with manufacturing facilities located in various locations and planning cargo dispatch
- Communicating with customer for shipment details and updating them about the status of shipment
- Coordinated with CHA and Forwarder for effective shipment planning
- Prepared Pre-shipment and Post-shipment documents as per customer/LC requirement
- Handled global customers like H&M, American Eagle, Adidas and Matalan
- Specialized in obtaining Origin certificates like AIFTA, APTA, IKCEPA, IJCEPA, etc
Documentation Incharge
Loomtex Exports
Karur
05.2009 - 11.2010
- Liaised with Merchandisers and customers for Order details and Shipment status
- Coordinate with Internal team, supplier, and customer for smooth execution of shipments
- Preparing of Pre-shipment and Post-shipment documents as per customer and LC requirements
- Coordinated with CHA and Forwarder for shipment planning
- Supervised cargo loading and factory stuffing of containers
- Retained Export shipment data and documents in proper manner
Documentation Incharge
The Standard Textiles
Karur
10.2006 - 04.2009
- Monitoring production status by visiting the factory premises
- Scheduling follow-up meeting with department heads to get update about the production status
- Discussing with MD/GM about production status and shipment planning
- Perform internal Audit based on AQL 2.5 and assist with External Auditors from Buying office and Inspection Agencies such as SGS, Intertek
- Prepared Pre-shipment and Post-shipment documents as per customer/LC requirement
- Coordinated with CHA and Forwarder for shipment planning
- Supervised cargo loading and factory stuffing of containers
Export Documentation-Assistant/Incharge
American Textile Company
Karur
06.2004 - 03.2006
- Preparing pre-shipment and Post-shipment documents and Bank documents
- Submitting and collecting documents by visiting Textiles Committee, Bank, ECGC and Insurance
- Coordinated with CHA and Forwarder for shipment planning
- Planed Transportation arrangements based on volume of the cargo
- Supervised cargo loading and factory stuffing of containers
Education
B.A. - Economics
Bharathi Dasan University
Trichy 06.2001 - 04.2004
SSLC and HSC -
Govt. Boys. Hir.sec. School
Kulithalai, Karur Dt. 06.1998 - 03.2001
Skills
- Logistics management
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer service
- Supply chain coordination
- Shipping documentation
- Inventory management
- Import/export procedures
- Vendor negotiation
- Team leadership
- Problem resolution
- Stakeholder engagement
- Freight negotiation
- Transportation planning
- Shipping coordination
- Logistics analysis
- International freight management
- Logistics software knowledge
- Customs compliance
- Tariff coding system
- Mentoring and training
- Warehouse operation oversight
- Budget planning
- Freight cost estimation
- ERP system proficiency
- Import and export operations
- Domestic freight management
Accomplishments
- Saved Freight and Destination cost by re-arranging Import terms from CIF to Ex-works
- Rearranged the billing process by convincing the transporter for domestic transportation
- Promoted as Assistant Manager Exports/Imports
- Saved Freight cost around 30% during the financial year 2015-2016
- Saved agency charges by applying Origin Certificate directly with issuing authorities
- Obtained Origin certificates on time
- Trained juniors to handle their jobs independently
- Took over responsibilities of the ExIm Manager on his resignation
- Enhanced ability to handle 100 and more documents in a week
- Prepared BRC for 3 years and closed the file by responding to the Showcause Notice
- Prepared documents and closed the EPCG file against the Showcause Notice
- Took over responsibilities of the Export Documentation In-charge on his resignation
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Thiruvarangam
- Mother's Name: Lakshmi
- Spouse's Name: Renuga Devi
- Date of Birth: 04/21/84
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
- Typewriting Junior Grade
- MS Office
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Elementary (A2)
A2
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Logistics
Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt. Ltd.
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager – Export Logistics
TATA Consumer Products Ltd.
06.2023 - 11.2024
Executive-Exports & Imports
TATA SmartFoodz Limited
03.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager – Exports & Imports
Hexagon Nutrition Pvt. Ltd.
09.2013 - 02.2021
Executive- Export Documentation
Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd.
11.2010 - 08.2013
Documentation Incharge
Loomtex Exports
05.2009 - 11.2010
Documentation Incharge
The Standard Textiles
10.2006 - 04.2009
Export Documentation-Assistant/Incharge
American Textile Company
06.2004 - 03.2006
B.A. - Economics
Bharathi Dasan University
06.2001 - 04.2004
SSLC and HSC -
Govt. Boys. Hir.sec. School
06.1998 - 03.2001
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