VENUGOPALAN K.
Operations
Flat No-200, Sector-a, Pocket- B&c,Vasant Kunj, Newdelhi,DL
Summary
Senior operations and supply chain professional with extensive experience in imports, exports, customs clearance, logistics, warehousing, and project shipments. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end operations for MNC clients, vendor coordination, compliance, and large-scale project execution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Deputy Manager – Operations
Digimro Distribution India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
- - Managing procurement, inventory coordination, supplier alignment, and import clearance activities
- - Handling certifications (BIS, ETA/WPC, SIMS, NFIMS) and import compliance
- - Coordinating with CHA, freight forwarders, logistics partners and finance
- - Managing PAN India deliveries, E-way bills, vendor reviews, and cost control
Manager – Imports & Exports Custom Clearance
Vardhman Custom Clearing & Forwarding Agents
07.2018 - 12.2022
- - End-to-end customs clearance for major MNC customers
- - Project shipment handling, vendor appointment, rate finalization
- - Managing non-regular customs activities (SVB, AEO, BIS)
- - Client coordination and operational team support
Manager – Imports, Exports, Logistics & Warehousing
Aerotrains Logistics & Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 06.2018
- - Managing customs clearance, logistics, warehousing and project shipments
- - Supervising operations teams and coordinating with shipping lines and airlines
- - Vendor management and quotation preparation
Import Coordinator
Vardhman Custom Clearing & Forwarding Agents
08.2010 - 02.2014
- - Bill of Entry preparation, shipment tracking, customs clearance
- - Documentation, bonds, data maintenance and field staff supervision
Import Coordinator
S.K. Jain & Co.
04.2005 - 08.2010
- - Import documentation, coordination with shipping lines and importers
Office Assistant
Phoenix Enterprises
12.2004 - 04.2005
- - Client coordination, printing work supervision, order dispatch
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Delhi University
01.2006
Diploma - Computer Operating & Programming Assistance
Webcom Technologies
01.2004
Skills
Performance improvements
Cost analysis and savings
Task delegation
Process and procedure development
Operations management
Purchasing and planning
Customer service
Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- - Successfully handled production line projects for Suzuki Motors Gujarat and FMI Automotive Components
- - Managed steel coil import clearance projects for Nippon Steel & Sumikin Pipe India Pvt. Ltd.
- - Independently handled customs clearance for leading Japanese companies including Yamaha, Toyota Tsusho, Toshiba Carrier, Rane NSK, Mitsuba, Sankei Giken, Fujikura Kasei
Timeline
Deputy Manager – Operations
Digimro Distribution India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
Manager – Imports & Exports Custom Clearance
Vardhman Custom Clearing & Forwarding Agents
07.2018 - 12.2022
Manager – Imports, Exports, Logistics & Warehousing
Aerotrains Logistics & Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 06.2018
Import Coordinator
Vardhman Custom Clearing & Forwarding Agents
08.2010 - 02.2014
Import Coordinator
S.K. Jain & Co.
04.2005 - 08.2010
Office Assistant
Phoenix Enterprises
12.2004 - 04.2005
Diploma - Computer Operating & Programming Assistance
Webcom Technologies
Bachelor of Arts -
Delhi University