Vignesh Balasubramanian
Senior Executive - Ocean Imports
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with over 3 years of experience in the U.S. freight forwarding and logistics industry, specializing in freight forwarding, e-commerce, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Proven ability to implement industry best practices to achieve organizational goals while navigating complex business environments. Recognized for quickly adapting to diverse roles and delivering immediate positive contributions that enhance operational efficiency. Committed to optimizing processes and inspiring teams to establish a competitive edge in the market.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Executive - US Ocean Imports
FREIGHT CONSOL INTERNATIONAL – US CHENNAI. US OCEAN IMPORTS
07.2024 - Current
- Creating the file as soon as we receive the pre-alert documents from our origin team.
- Filling out the AMS and ISF prior to vessel departure from the origin or transshipment port.
- Following up with SSL for the arrival notice and invoice, and preparing our arrival notice and invoice for the consignee.
- To ensure we collect the payment from the consignee before the container pickup from the terminal or CFS.
- For all DAP and DDP shipments, send the clearance documents to our customs broker, and ensure the shipment has been cleared prior to the shipment's arrival.
- Responsible for setting up the POA for the actual IOR and ensuring the POA has been set up on the customs broker site.
- Coordinating with our truckers for the cargo pickup and delivery schedule.
- Communicating with the consignee for the warehouse delivery appointment prior to cargo pickup from the terminal.
- Responsible for reducing trucking costs while improving local delivery.
- Updating the LFD details for CIF and FOB shipments as soon as the container gets discharged.
- ls for feedback from all levels within the organization.
- Formulated long-term strategic plans that drove sustained growth in revenue, profitability, and shareholder value.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, leading to significant cost savings while maintaining product quality and timely delivery.
Executive
Office Framework (AJ Worldwide Services Inc, NJ)
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Arrange and monitor end-to-end ocean import shipments from origin to final delivery, in compliance with customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.
- Coordinate with overseas agents, carriers, customs brokers, and trucking companies to ensure smooth cargo movement.
- Key Roles and Responsibilities.
- Arrange and monitor end-to-end ocean import shipments from origin to final delivery in compliance with customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.
- Coordinate with overseas agents, carriers, customs brokers, and trucking companies to ensure smooth cargo movement.
- TMS (Transportation Management System) or freight forwarding software.
- Monitor arrival notices, container availability, and free time to avoid demurrage or detention charges.
- Coordinated with reputed shipping service providers such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc., to facilitate shipments. Also coordinating with airline carriers and ocean carriers to get slot bookings and charter space.
- Coordinate timely invoicing and verify vendor charges to ensure cost accuracy.
- Assist in reviewing freight costs, drayage, and ancillary charges for correctness and profitability.
- Analyzed business operations to quickly resolve problems and manage the workflow process to keep projects on track.
- Coordinate the setup of new accounts with multiple suppliers.
- Produced weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports regarding inventory to direct clients.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with carriers, co-loaders, and warehouse partners.
- Negotiate rates when necessary, and monitor carrier performance.
- Escalate complex issues to management while offering potential solutions.
- Communicated directly with suppliers, and analyzed contracts and service cost-effectiveness.
Education
Master of business Administration - Marketing and Operations
Sai Ram Institute of Technology
01.2020 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Commerce - General category
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
01.2017 - 2020.01
Skills
- Strong project management
- Strategic decision-making
- Performance improvement
- Mail handling
- Growth planning
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Business development
- Technical support
- Schedule management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Qualification and Expertise
- Negotiating & Cost Control Vendor & Staff Management Material Control & Resource planning.
- ERP Tools such as SCOPE, Cargo wise.
- Supply Chain Solutions Inventory.
- 4 P's of Marketing Mix.
- Professional Cargowise Certified.
Timeline
Senior Executive - US Ocean Imports
FREIGHT CONSOL INTERNATIONAL – US CHENNAI. US OCEAN IMPORTS
07.2024 - Current
Executive
Office Framework (AJ Worldwide Services Inc, NJ)
08.2022 - 07.2024
Master of business Administration - Marketing and Operations
Sai Ram Institute of Technology
01.2020 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Commerce - General category
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
01.2017 - 2020.01
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