Manager Executive

RAJESH JOSEPH ACHARYA

Mobile No: +971**-******* /E-mail: adgal7@r.postjobfree.com

Aspires to pursue challenging assignments in Shipping, Logistics and Commercial operations with a reputed organization.

PRÉCIS

A wide experience of over 20 years in International Business Process of Shipping, Logistics, Commercial Operations and Documentation of Export Import Trade.

Shipment dispatch, planning with Cost Benefit Analysis and Port Efficiency Analysis, trucking, customs clearance, SOB Confirmation.

Adept at handling the entire Export process from the receipt of order to dispatch of cargo and realization of proceeds, Pre-Post Shipment Documentation and compliance.

Proficiency in liaising with Government / Regulatory Authorities for compliance of statutory obligations & obtaining necessary sanctions / clearances.

Deft at interacting with various Agencies like International Inspection Co/Surveyors, Vessel Brokers/Owners, Insurance Co, Banks, Customs, Finance Ministry, Shipping Companies, Custom House Agents, Chamber of commerce, Dubai Municipality etc.

Possess good knowledge of Sale and Purchase Contract management with respect to GAFTA/FOSFA, LC management, Inco terms, Chartering terms, Lay-time and demurrage calculations etc. KNOWLEDGE PURVIEW

Logistics Operations

Negotiating with Shipping Companies, transporters, for booking freight and choosing cost effective service, to ensure seamless and best logistics solutions.

Coordination with Custom House Agents, Forwarders, Shipping Companies, ensuring timely Clearances, & Documentation.

Devising Vehicle Plans to meet Shipment Schedules.

Monitoring and flashing timelines of shipments to Traders/Management to ensure smooth shipments, documentation and payments from buyers.

Maintaining a Good Rapport with Buyers, Sellers, Brokers, Agents by providing Value Added Services.

Coordination with Traders, 3PL agencies/warehouses for stock monitoring, timely export of shipments for fulfillment of customs duty obligations.

Commercial Operations

Managing the import and export order processing, opening LC’s, scrutinizing Export L/c’s, keeping compliance with custom laws, notifications with respect to individual product requirements.

Flashing discrepancies in LC to marketing team, getting amendments, and educating Product Benefit Policies notified by government, their product tariff codes for appropriate duty assessment, etc.

Securing timely Insurance Cover for Shipments to mitigate losses.

Ensuring timely Pre and Post shipment documentation.

All Documentation related to Application of Benefits, Compliance of Export Obligations with Customs, Central Excise and Banks.

Accounting Operations

Managing buyer accounts/ invoices/ collections relating to orders & clearances.

Handling Bank related work, liaising for certificates, payment advices, document negotiation etc.

Generating MIS reports for updating the management about the latest developments. Cont’d on Page 2.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

26 th February, 2020 onwards at Actava Trading DMCC, Dubai, U.A.E. as Executive.

● Handling back to back communication between buyer and seller for execution of commodity shipments.

● Finalization of commodity contracts between buyer and seller.

● Dispute resolution if any, to make the completion of shipments smooth.

● Assisting buyer’s and seller’s for all kinds of documents issues.

● Getting brokerage invoices issued, sent and realized. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

28 th January, 2019 to 25th February, 2020 at Phoenix Global DMCC, Dubai, U.A.E. as Senior Trade Executive.

● Sale and Purchase Contract management of Cross Trade Shipments of Food Commodities.

● Vessel Nomination, appointing surveyors, inspection agencies at load and discharge port and getting the documents done and negotiating in banks.

● Execution of vessel documents, payments of expenses, freights, negotiation of documents through banks, getting payments from buyers. Settlement of claims etc.

● System compliance for documents, flashing MIS Reports. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

13 th November, 2011 to 15 th Jan, 2019 at Hakan Agro DMCC, Dubai, U.A.E. as Logistics Executive.

● Sale and Purchase Contract management of Cross Trade Shipments of Food Commodities.

● Execution of shipment (containerized and bulk), documentation and realization of proceeds of shipments.

● Vessel Nomination, appointing surveyors, inspection agencies at load and discharge port and getting the documents done and negotiating in banks.

● Checking Vessel feasibility, covering insurance, through put communication, updation of vessel ETA, berthing, loading, sailing and ETA Destination to buyers, agents etc.

● Calculation of Lay days, demurrage, dispatches and settling of freights, commissions to freighters as well as buyers and sellers in coordination with accounts. 14 TH February, 2009 to 30 th October, 2011 Hunt Technology Trading, DIP, UAE as an Assistant Manager Logistics Services.

I had worked with Hunt Technologies Trading, Dubai, UAE as an Assistant Manager Logistics. Supervising the Export, Import Shipments, Logistics Documentation

● Shipment Logistics Planning, Documentation for custom clearance, Bank Negotiation.

● Forwarder selection, Ocean, Air & Land Freight Negotiation and management approvals.

● Updating shipments to buyer, management and MIS Reporting. 20 th July 2008 to 19 th January, 2009 worked with CWT SML Logistics, U.A.E. as an Executive Logistics managing their Warehouse Operations, Logistics and Documentation.

● Receipts and issues through WMS (Warehouse Management System).

● Stock take, reconciliation and sending updates to customers.

● Resource management of packing materials, outside manpower and transportation.

● MIS Reporting to management

Sep’5, 2006 - 17 April 2008 Nandan Exim Ltd., as Manager Export Shipping.

Handling Letter of Credit/ Order Processing, logging into SAP system.

Updation to Marketing Team with Shipment Cut-Off Dates for Dispatch and Onboard Sailing, Letter of Credit Expiry Dates and amendments required.

Advising Cost Effective Shipment Routes and Cut-Off dates of Customs/Excise an Dispatch dates.

Freight Negotiation with Shipping Companies, booking freight and making container movements.

Planning Dispatch, arranging Trucks/Containers to Factory/ Ports for Stuffing. Liaising with Transport companies, Shipping Lines, Freight Forwarders, Customs & Excise Authorities.

Advising Shipment Plans to Clearing Agents, Shipped on Board Confirmation to Departments and Buyers on ETD & ETA at destinations.

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Jan’ 2, 2001- Aug’ 31, 2006 The Arvind Mills Ltd., as an Export Commercial Manager Significant Accomplishments

Distinction of developing applications for FCFS/PPE Garment Quota and special projects like.

NIE Quota Application.

Monthly Fund Collection Analysis.

Shipping Deviation Analysis.

Advanced Shipment Planning from Export Orders, Order processing with respect to L/C’s terms of payment and Shipping Windows and Bookings.

Cost Benefit and Efficiency Analysis.

Implemented TQM (Total Quality Management) in Export Department, undertook various analyses for improvement of Activity Time Lines, Filing, Identifying resource waste and steps for improvement, Office Maintenance and instilling sense of cleanliness and good office etiquettes.

Analysis such as – Efficiency Reports, Fish Bone Analysis etc. June’ 1995- Dec 2000, Core Healthcare Limited., as an Export Executive. o Filing Applications for Advance Licence with DGFT Office, Getting Duty Drawback and Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme.

o Getting the Licences audited from Customs, DGFT for Export and Import Shipment entries and compliance of all the statutory procedure till closure of files. PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

Diploma in Sales from AMA., July, 2007.

Certificate in GAFTA Contractual Terms.

Certificate in Export-Import Management from AMA(Ahmedabad Management Association)., May, 2007.

Certificate in Customs Clearance and Documentation from ACHAA'S (Ahmedabad Customs House Agents Association) June, 1996.

Certificate in Customs from AMA (Ahmedabad Management Association). March, 2007.

Attended various training programes on custom clearances, shipping, documentation, supply chain management and e-commerce across companies and shipping lines. ACADEMIA: B.Com from L.J. Comm- College, Gujarat/India; 1990 COMPUTER PROFICIENCY: Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, worked on SAP, ORACLE and other ERP Programes.

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth: 19 th September 1968

Languages Known: Hindi, English & Gujarati; Elementary: Tamil. Marital Status: Married

No. of Dependents: Wife and 1 Son.

Nationality: Indian

Visa Status: Employment.

Permanent Address: Room No. 401, Building No. 004, International City, Dubai, U.A.E. Mobile No: +971-**-*******.

SALARY EXPECTED.

Salary Drawn: AED 13,000 P.M. + Yearly Bonus + Annual Air tickets + Insurance + Gratuity. Take Home Salary: AED 13,000 P.M.

Expected Salary: AS PER COMPANY STANDARD.

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