Sanoj Perera

** ****** **, ***********, *******, ON (M1H1B9)

Phone: +1-647-***-**** Email: ad3hru@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/sanoj-perera-80992549

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Marine Transportation and Supply Chain Executive with exceptional

knowledge in Ocean Transportation. Expertise in Liner shipping and Freight

forwarding.

Recognized for leading and motivating individuals to achieve organizational

objectives.

Seeking a challenging and a rewarding career in a reputable organization in

which my

functional expertise & industry exposure could be utilized productively.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

January 2020 to Operations Manager, MAC G.F Lanka Pvt Limited -

July 2023 Colombo, Preferred agent for Geodis Freight Forwarding (A fully

Sri Lanka owned subsidiary of MAC

Holdings Pvt Ltd)

. Develop overall local operational strategy and

direction for Four products teams (Ocean Export,

Import & Air Export, Import) to exceed the annual

budgeted figures.

. Oversee the development of new freight business,

maintain and develop

relationships with new and existing local and

international clients, and drive the business for

maximum utilization of existing facilities.

. Ensure that financial management (billing and

invoicing) and reporting for freight is carried out in

accordance with company requirements and

standards.

. Coordinate with senior members of governmental &

other social bodies

to ensure that current operation complies as per the

regulations & rules of

the country.

. Lead and motivate the team, drive quality and

performance.

May 2019 to October 2019 Colombo, Sri Lanka

Ocean Freight Manager, C.G Logistics Lanka Pvt Limited - Exclusive agent

for CEVA Logistics (A fully owned subsidiary of MAC Holdings Pvt Ltd)

. Provide leadership and strategy for sea freight operations team.

. Promote growth within local and international clients, through

realizing

current and future business opportunities.

. Working within Freight Management team and overseeing all day-to-today

operations to ensure that the services being provided are organized and

portable to the highest standards.

. liaising with Customs, Port Authorities and Shipping Lines to ensure

that all rules and regulations are being followed properly.

.Monitor and report key performance parameters to ensure all departments

are running as efficiently as possible.

January 2007 to Manager Customer service & Inside Sales and Marketing,

August 2018 CMA CGM Shipping agency SE LLC. - Representing CMA

Abu Dhabi, UAE CGM in Abu Dhabi and a subsidiary CMA CGM Group

. Account Manager for Abu Dhabi Polymers Company /

Borouge which is the biggest Export account in UAE.

. Deputizing the General Manager in His absence.

. Identifying & targeting the prospective clients

through desk research &

ensuring to build & maintain an effective rapport with

them.

. Taking care of the existing clients while attending

their requirements

promptly & identifying the additional services which

they require.

. Creating & formulating Sales strategies to generate

sales for the

organization.

. Corresponding with the worldwide CMA CGM network of

agencies.

. Monthly wise Tabulating & analyzing of the Sales

performances to present to the top management.

. Working as the system administrator in Abu Dhabi for

the CMA CGM

global system (LARA).

. Training staff members with different system

modules.

September 2003 to

December 2006

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Customer relations officer, CMA-CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. -

Representing CMA CGM a subsidiary of Hayley's Group in

Sri Lanka

. Offering best possible freight rates and convincing

customers to use CMA

CGM as their preferred carrier.

. Negotiating freight rates with CMA CGM Head office

to meet customer

expectations.

. Building & maintaining a good rapport with existing

clients and attend to

their requirements.

. Closely monitoring the shipments until the cargo

reaches the final

destination.

. Handle complex queries and customer complaints to

identify and improve the services to meet the

customer's needs.

. Creating Bill of Ladings on CMA CGM global LARA

system.

. Issuing Bill of Ladings after collecting freight

charges from shippers.

. Transmitting cargo/freight manifest to destination

agents and follow

Shipments.

. Corresponding with worldwide CMA CGM network agents

/ CMA CGM

head office in France, Marseille.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2009 Professional qualification in Marketing &

Professional Diploma in Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom

2006 Completed a comprehensive shipping diploma.

Ceylon association of ships agents (CASA), Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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