Career Objective

Seeking a position of an Import Export Traffic/Logistics Manager in a

challenging environment where I get an opportunity to utilize my skills and

ensure successful completion of projects on time.

Highlights of Qualifications

. Proficient knowledge of trade procedures, documentation and laws.

. Excellent time management abilities that help execute projects on

time.

. Exemplary communication skills that help ensure accurate transfer of

information.

. A proactive individual with strong planning and decision making

skills.

. Highly skilled at maintaining, trading data and complying with

regulations.

. Proven negotiation facilitation skills.

. Analytical data driven approach with an attention to details.

. Ability to work flexible schedules and roll over sleeves when needed.

Work Experience

Import Traffic/Logistics Manager Oct 1995 - Nov

2015

Trio Selection Inc., Montreal (Major Garment Importer)

. Responsible for imports and exports from inception to conclusion,

including negotiating the terms of shipping, soliciting shipping

rates, and manager of documentation.

. Negotiated rates with international freight companies for Freight

Forwarding / NVOCC operations and Custom House Brokerage Services.

. Reduced the customs brokerage service fees by 35% and the freight

forwarding fees by 15% - 20%.

. Reduced the freight expenses by $150,000 on international freight

charges with steamship companies by implementing multi-vendor

consolidation of shipment.

. Effective managed quota merchandise through customs.

. Negotiated contracts with steamship companies, Freight Forwarders,

Local and inter Canada transportation. Negotiated domestic freight and

service rates; LTL and FTL. Negotiated payment terms with overseas

vendors.

. Processed documentation for; CBSA, Approved duty invoices, duty

drawback, Managed Bonded warehouse, LOC, Wire Payments, Managed bank

releases and Acceptances, Bill of Lading instructions, Certificate or

Origins, Nafta Certificates, filing of export declarations, managed

cross border warehousing and Delivery Orders.

. Opened and managed two China offices and 1 in Bangladesh and as a

result reduced import and shipping costs.

. Liaison for customs procedures, classifications / duty rates for both

imports and exports.

. Managed and negotiated forward and on spot contract of foreign

exchange with banks. Plan and budgeted foreign exchange requirements.

. Determine the mode of transport most suited for transferring goods as

per the nature, volume and safety requirements of the products.

. Communicate with the transport company to make arrangements for

transporting freight to ensure timely delivery of goods.

. Communicated with sales in case of any delays, or damages to the goods

during the transit.

Assistant Controller July 1985 - June1994

Conso Graber Canada Inc, Montreal

. Ensured all transactions are entered in the accounting system

including AR & AP.

. Ensured contractual obligations are met by preparing monthly packages

for third party lenders and resolve queries.

. Handled accounting and reporting on all entities related to various

divisions of companies.

. Prepared timely filing of monthly compliance filing such as

GST/HST/PST in multijurisdictional provinces.

. Assisted with the year-end process, including annual tax planning,

filing and compliance.

. Coordinated and managed other assigned projects as required.

Educational Qualifications

Master of Commerce, Kanpur University India

1982

Certificate in Accounting McGill University, Montreal

1997

Technical Qualifications

MS Office 2010/2007/2003 (Advanced Excel, Outlook, Word, Momentise)

Languages

English, French, Punjabi, Hindi

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