Sandeep Mahajan Mobile: **-******** ~ E-Mail: adcfko@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER ABSTRACT

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An incisive leader and result oriented Professional with over 27 years of experience in overall Strategy Planning entailing Shipping Operations(Cargo, Container, Vessels ), Transportation, Yard storage, Air/Port/Sea/Terminals Operations(Govt. & Pvt.), Distribution, Warehousing, Consolidation, EXIM Documentation, Logistics Management, Client Relationship, Administrative Functions, Custom bonded warehouses, CFS’s, Rail and Road Logistics

Deft at executing wide spectrum of tasks inclusive Banks co-ordination - for Letters of Credit, Negotiation, Collection, Remittances, Credits, Agency Commission, and Extension of Time for Remittances, Trade Discount, and Reduction in Invoice Value,

Adroit in managing relationships with government / regulatory authorities for compliance with statutory obligations & obtaining necessary sanctions/clearances.

Strong knowledge, banking and dispatch function, Cargo risks & successfully managed business operations as well as achieved year on year savings in operational costs across assignments.

Good analytical & communication skills, keen problem solver with ability to think strategically and thrive in both independent as well as collaborative work environments

Effective team builder with strong leadership qualities and ability to relate to people concerned

CORE COMPETENCIES

Operations Management

Managing operations & spearheading teams for excelling business targets & delivery metrics.

Implementing specifications, evaluating processes & maintaining standard operating procedure (SOPs) for bringing about enhancement in systems.

Process Management

Monitoring the overall functioning of processes, identifying improvement areas and implementing adequate measures to maximise customer satisfaction level.

Customer Relationship Management

Mapping clients’ requirements and coordinating in developing and implementing processes in line with pre-set the guidelines.

Assessing the customer feedback, evaluating areas of improvements & providing critical feedback to the associates on improvements and achieving higher customer satisfaction metrics.

Team Management

Leading, training and monitoring performance of the team members for maintaining excellence in the service operations.

CAREER CONTOUR

Continuum Buying Agency. (Buying Agent): Since December 23, 2014 to June 05, 2018

Logistics Manager - Shipping Department

Accountabilities:

Marketing activities related to execution of export contract – (negotiation, allocation, dispatch planning, payment collection, contract closure)

Planning, Execution and Control of logistics system – (pricing, co-ordination with CHA & transporter for import & export clearance, bonding / warehousing of imported raw material, Negotiation with Shipping Line / Freight Forwarder).

Handling work related to Customs & Bank – (Import / export clearance, cancellation of bond /bank guarantee, packing credit, letter of credit, forward booking of FOREX, negotiation of letter of credit / documents).

Database Management (Maintain Inventory accuracy on Accounts)

Preparing Various Management & Financial Reports/MIS for improving business intelligence.

Handling the quality assurance & working as a Process Internal Quality Auditor to identify training

needs and process enhancements to reduce idle time.

Notable Credits:

Planned and set up the raw material / finish product storage and despatch system.

Initiated a cost and time effective system for stuffing and dispatch procedures.

Reduced material handling costs.

Received appreciation and award for creating Audit SOP independently and training new joinees in short span of time.

S.D. Apparel Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (Buying Agent): Since April 15, 2013 Dec 31, 2013

Logistics Manager - Shipping Department

Accountabilities:

Marketing activities related to execution of export contract – (negotiation, allocation, dispatch planning, payment collection, contract closure)

Planning, Execution and Control of logistics system – (pricing, co-ordination with CHA & transporter for import & export clearance, bonding / warehousing of imported raw material, Negotiation with Shipping Line / Freight Forwarder).

Handling work related to Customs & Bank – (Import / export clearance, cancellation of bond /bank guarantee, packing credit, letter of credit, forward booking of FOREX, negotiation of letter of credit / documents).

Database Management (Maintain Inventory accuracy on Accounts)

Preparing Various Management & Financial Reports/MIS for improving business intelligence.

Handling the quality assurance & working as a Process Internal Quality Auditor to identify training

needs and process enhancements to reduce idle time.

Notable Credits:

Planned and set up the raw material / finish product storage and despatch system.

Initiated a cost and time effective system for stuffing and dispatch procedures.

Reduced material handling costs.

Received appreciation and award for creating Audit SOP independently and training new joinees in short span of time.

Fifth Avenue Group. (Buying House): Since April 16, 2004 to March 31, 2011

North India Logistics Head of Shipping Department

Accountabilities:

Shipping /Warehousing- Logistics Operations

Generate effective and meticulous end-to-end Operations plan for all shipments

Actively be involved and manage the development of operational plans for major projects - Spotting best shipping options, based on costs benefits, duration, shipping by either Seaports / Airports / Rail / Road transportation, Factories / Dock, (CFS) / Inland Container Depots (ICD) stuffing, under various shipment terms including DDU / DDP terms, container leasing.

Liaise with, Shipping Lines (Main lines / Carriers), Freight Forwarders, Consolidators, IATA Airline agents, for Services, negotiating maintaining freights at lowest levels.

Oversee cross trade procedures including switch Bill of lading.

Put in place processes, systems and resources to deliver service quality and achieve high level of customer satisfaction.

Build a network of Project-based vendors/vessel owners to facilitate existing and future Projects leading to the delivery of committed services

Ensuring Customs compliance, related to assessment, classification, valuation, tariff, bonds, availing exemptions, duty drawback, re-import, re-export, amendments. Re-Imports, Re-Exports.

Vendor/ Operations Management

Source, negotiate and develop the most competitive price-structure with vendors/carriers/overseas agents to sustain the working relationship and deliver the required services

On-site and close supervision and execution of Projects

Manage and develop the team to support the business plans

Involve and take ownership of budget plans and process

Participate actively and provide Management reports and updates

Alert with Management on possible issues

Notable Credits:

Conducted a week training programme to the existing office staff on Bill of Lading, Port Operation, and all other shipping related matters.

Devised efficient shipping - logistics processes systems, arranging MIS Reports, market feedback to appraise the management.

Reebok India Company. (Buying House): Since June 10, 2003 to April 15 2004

Head Of Shipping Department.

Accountabilities:

Synchronizing the shipments with production schedule so that there is no idle time of vessel and ensuring liner agents are in place prior vessel call.

Accountable for the movement of containers in & out of the company from suppliers to customers

Overseeing the division that encompasses all logistics including warehousing, shipping, receiving, inventory control, management, purchasing and traffic.

Ensuring proper and safe storage of cargo so as to achieve maximum space utilization as well as involved in managing Weigh-bridges and Custom Notified Gate Operations.

Planning and execution of Ship operations through mechanized handling system and Rail Operations entailing loading / unloading of rakes, Carting of cargo to storage area, etc.

Making Vessel wise / Activity wise Costing, preparing cargo accounts and managing equipments so as to ensure efficient deployment and fitness.

Managing logistics operations involving coordinating with companies for Sea / Road Transport, C&F Agents, CHA’s and other external agencies to achieve seamless & cost-effective transport solutions.

Monitoring the inventory levels & avoiding stock outs for different category

Notable Credits:

Rewarded as Star of the Month for couple of appreciations.

Reduced company’s cost on slot booking by negotiating with several vessel operators on slot rates.

Organized on assigning the container numbers and staking them on a regularized order in container stake.

Conducted a week training programme to the existing office staff on Bill of Lading, Port Operation, and all other shipping related matters.

Interacted with port customs and made online systems.

S.D. Apparel Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (Buying Agent): Since March 14, 1997- June 09, 2003

Logistics Manager - Shipping Department

Accountabilities:

Marketing activities related to execution of export contract – (negotiation, allocation, dispatch planning, payment collection, contract closure)

Planning, Execution and Control of logistics system – (pricing, co-ordination with CHA & transporter for import & export clearance, bonding / warehousing of imported raw material, Negotiation with Shipping Line / Freight Forwarder).

Handling work related to Customs & Bank – (Import / export clearance, cancellation of bond /bank guarantee, packing credit, letter of credit, forward booking of FOREX, negotiation of letter of credit / documents).

Database Management (Maintain Inventory accuracy on Accounts)

Preparing Various Management & Financial Reports/MIS for improving business intelligence.

Handling the quality assurance & working as a Process Internal Quality Auditor to identify training

needs and process enhancements to reduce idle time.

Notable Credits:

Planned and set up the raw material / finish product storage and despatch system.

Initiated a cost and time effective system for stuffing and dispatch procedures.

Reduced material handling costs.

Received appreciation and award for creating Audit SOP independently and training new joinees in short span of time.

K. Dhillon & Co. ( Buying Agent ): Since Feb. 10, 1996 to March 12, 1997

Senior Shipping Executive

Accountabilities:

Ensure that all freight is shipped to the correct destination

Ensure that all outbound shipments are processed and loaded, in accordance with daily

priorities

Ensure that the billing from our carriers is correct

Ensure that all orders shipped are closed and ship confirmed

Ensure that appropriate communication channels exist, and are utilized, to notify other shifts

of end of day status of assigned priorities

Communicate with all supervisors at start of shift to ensure that all shift priorities are clearly

understood, and that conflicting priorities are addressed to ensure efficiency of operations

Advise management of problems that adversely affect the timely shipment of customer

orders

Working with the Shipping Manager, implement a performance reporting system to measure

the effectiveness of the area(s) of responsibility

Notable Credits:

Significantly provided training for new joinees on how to handle calls.

OTTO International (Hong Kong) Ltd): Since Sep, 08, 1993 to Feb. 09, 1996.

Shipping Assistant

Accountabilities:

Handling Air / Sea Shipments.

Consolidation of all Ludhiana Cargo and Delhi Cargo for Air and Sea Shipments.

Master L/C Handling

Co-ordinate with all Director’s.

Correspondence with Buyers and Vendors.

Responsibility for all shipping related matters.

Making all Commission Reports and all other Confidential Reports ( e.g. Turnover Report, Performance of Vendors and Buyer etc. )

Notable Credits:

Significantly provided training for new joinees on how to handle calls.

SCHOLASTICS

Graduate in Arts from Delhi University

One year P G Diploma in Information and System Management from NIIT.

-Well versed with MS Office and Internet Applications.

PERSONAL VITAE

Date of Birth : Jan. 15, 1970

Address : 554, Sector 19, Pocket 2, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110 075.

Marital Status : Married

References : On Request

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