Vaishali Chauhan

* Regional Pricing Oversight: Responsible for reviewing and approving logistics rates across India, the Middle East, Turkey, South Africa, and Egypt, ensuring regional competitiveness, and alignment with business objectives.
* LSP Rate Evaluation and Selection: Analyze and compare rates from three shortlisted Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) for each shipment.
* Handle the end-to-end bidding process using the Cello Square cloud-based logistics platform, including rate input, comparative analysis, and bid finalization.
Continuously monitor logistics market trends, carrier performance, and rate fluctuations across covered regions to support data-driven pricing decisions.

• Supervising end-to-end air/ocean import/export shipment managing, and managing logistics operations by liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and transportation companies.
• Implementing best practice logistics principles and policies to improve operational and financial performance.
• Coordinating with the overseas logistics team and negotiating rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers.
• Achievements:
• Successfully managed all shipments from India to Kenya, achieving 99% on-time delivery.
• Negotiated 15% reduction in sea freight cost through bi-annual contracts with carriers.
• Leveraged ERP to reduce shipment paperwork processing time by 30%
• Piloted track and trace solution, allowing 100% shipment visibility.

• Identified emerging markets and opportunities, tracked performance, and supported the supply chain management team with forecasting and market development.
• Interpreted contracts and commercial terms, managed subcontracts, and reviewed process documents to address business concerns.
• Achievements:
• Developed and managed subcontracts, contributing to the successful execution of various projects.

• Managed all import and export operations comprehensively in line with the company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring seamless coordination with clients for timely shipment and document facilitation.
• Conducted negotiations with airlines, fostered robust client relationships, and actively contributed to enhancing performance within the export business through various improvement initiatives.
• Achievements:
• Built strong client relationships, resulting in increased business opportunities and revenue growth.
• Implemented performance improvement initiatives across the export business, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Secured the Big Hitters Award at Damco India Pvt Ltd for demonstrating dedication, passion, and hard work.
• Earned The Stars Discretionary Award at Maersk India Pvt Ltd for driving business priorities and exemplifying company values.

• Orchestrated the collaboration among shipping lines, airlines, freight forwarders, and warehouses to guarantee a seamless flow of services within the supply chain.
• Monitored and facilitated the clearance of air and ocean imports/exports, organized punctual cargo deliveries, and managed various shipment types throughout the process.
• Achievements:
• Streamlined operations and improved customer satisfaction through effective coordination and quality assurance.

• Coordinated with customers for new/current shipments, followed up on arrival/departure status of air/ocean imports/exports, and managed container & flight booking.
• Managed export/import documentation, prepared bills of lading, and coordinated with warehouses for cargo status and labeling.
• Achievements:
• Ensured efficient shipment managing and documentation, contributing to improved operational efficiency.

• Managed import/export documentation, maintained accounts, and reconciled financial transactions.
• Released payments to transporters and suppliers, reconciled PDA accounts, and managed routine accounting activities.
• Achievements:
• Ensured accurate and timely financial transactions, contributing to effective cost management.

• Managed shipping documents, prepared export-import documents, and managed customs duty payments and freight transactions.
• Maintained basic accounts, reconciled financial transactions, and prepared SDF refund files.