I am a goal-focused professional with 11+ years of experience in import/export, shipping, letters of credit, custom’s clearance, forward booking, original shipping documents, banking operations and dealing with customers.
I am an accomplished Expert with extensive knowledge in corporate level multi-cultural environments, specialized in strategic Export/Import management including compliance, and policies and procedures. I am adept at directing export/import activities, tracking shipments, coordinating requirements with established buyers/shippers, recommending alternatives, and making improvement suggestions. Proved instrumental in negotiating the shipping documents under L/C, realized amount received against shipping documents sent under collection and receiving advance payments. Able to improve organizational effectiveness through leadership that aligns the business processes and supplier resources to realize cost savings & maintain strategic flexibility.
My key skills include Import & Export Operations | Dealing with Suppliers/Indenters | Letter of Credit Opening | Bank Dealing | Custom’s Clearance | Dealing with Insurance Companies | Document Preparation | Negotiating Price and Payment Terms | Strategic Planning & Analysis | Client Relationship Management | Problem Solving | Communication Skills
My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.
Manager, Import/Export, Oct 2016 to Present
Assistant Manager, Import/Export, Jan 2010 to Oct 2016
Expertly administer all company operations, including, L/C opening, taxes calculation, customs, banking issues, advance payments and supervise transit shipments from origin to destination.
Function in close coordination with suppliers and indenters to negotiate price and payment terms, arrange insurance, proforma invoice as per requisition, calculating the duty and taxes for the purpose of clearance.
Open and amend LC from Bank, ensure on-line delivery of shipment by tracking shipments and coordinate with suppliers as well as with clearing agents for the clearance of shipments.
Check shipping documents and communicate with supplier in case of any discrepancy, work in close collaboration with transportation department for after clearance process.
Exercise hands-on approach to supervise and deliver response to all custom inquiries, requests and achieve required product certifications for all export and import products for custom clearance.