Preethi Nair
Profile
An accomplished and results-driven Senior Logistics
professional with extensive experience and distinct skills in all aspects of logistics, supply chain and import-export related disciplines in a wide range of challenging situations with attention for detail and with SAP expertise. Team player with extensive experience of working in multicultural and fast- paced environments whilst achieving targets laid out by the organization. Innovative, resourceful and adaptable, generate optimal results with positive work ethic with customer focus and desire to continually build upon success. Core competencies
● Logistics Operations and Management.
● Exports / Import / Cross Trading Shipping.
● Order Processing.
● Managing Letter of Credit
● Documentation and Reporting.
● Expertise in SAP modules ie. OTC & TM.
Soft Skills
● Teambuilding & leadership.
● Customer focus.
● Analytical thinking.
● Conflict resolution.
● Strong Interpersonal communication skills.
P.O Box 12600
Dubai, UAE
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Professional Experience
Aug 2008 – December 2019
Logistics Coordinator • BASF CC UAE LLC
● Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies.
● Processing Customer orders, overseeing deliveries from Purchase order to dispatch until final delivery.
● Ensure all documentation relating to Export shipment complies with relevant Countries requirements for smooth clearance.
● Managing Letter of Credit & Communicating with Accounts department, Bank and Customer.
● Close coordination with Internal department, Production, Procurement and Warehouse team for smooth process flow starting from receiving Sales order until the Sale is closed by Invoicing / Documentation and Shipment received by Customer.
● Arranging and coordinating with Inspection companies if Pre-Inspection is required as per Importing Country regulation.
● Processing Debit / Credit Notes.
● Dealing with multicultural Customers and resolve their Complaints, Queries through effective communication & fulfil their requirements in accordance with Company Standard
& Practices.
● Requesting quotation from Freight Forwarders for Export shipments and ensure continuous cost saving.
● Reconcile Freight Invoice against the agreed rate and coordinate with Finance for payment.
● Participating actively in Annual Stock taking.
● Updating the orders, follow-up trackers with all details of orders.
● Intimating the updated delivery schedule to Customer on daily basis.
● Preparing daily, weekly & monthly reports to track shipments.
● Managing shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs.
● Prioritized order security, accuracy and on-time pickup and delivery.
● File export and import shipping documents in compliance with JAFZA and GCC Customs regulations
● Coordinate all outgoing shipments, including liaising work with the forwarding agents to ensure smooth export flow, improve cycle time and meet customer expectations.
● Executed activities in line with standard policies and procedures of BASF and of government/regulatory agencies.
● Ensured proper safekeeping of shipping and related documents for audit traceability.
● Recommended solutions/alternative processes to logistics issues/concerns of business units.
● Cultivated a positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Achievements:
● Managed single-handed inland delivery across UAE and other GCC countries
● Handled Inter-company shipments (by Land, Sea & Air)
● Specialized in working without supervision and complete the task under pressure situation.
Jul 1999 – Jul 2008
Sales Coordinator - Danway LLC (Industrial & Weighing Division)
● Prepared quotation based on Customer’s enquiries & requirements.
● Processed Customer orders and arranged timely dispatch of materials.
● Prepared Shipping documents with accuracy (Invoice, packing list & COO)
● Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders.
● Resolves Customer complaints, frequently requiring analysis of situations to determine the best use of resources.
● Monitoring & Follow up for the payment receivables according to the Credit terms agreed.
● Updating the orders, follow-up trackers with all details of orders.
● Prepares monthly invoicing and sales report for the management Educational Qualification:
Bachelor of Commerce from R.K.Talreja college, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Certified International Supply Chain Professional course from International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute
Letter of Credit & Import, Export Documentation training programme from Dubai Institute of Business Management.
Honours Diploma in Network Centered Computing from NIIT, Mumbai. Personal Details
Languages : Professional command of English, Hindi, Marathi & Malayalam Visa Status : Husband Visa
Driving License: Valid UAE Driving License.
Availability : Immediately available to join.