Manager Customs

Ajay Sawale Mobile: 751-***-**** Email:***********@*****.***

Seeking assignments in Commercial Operations / Logistics with an organsiation of repute

PROFESSIONAL ABSTRACT

A competent professional with over 15 years’ rich experience in Export/ Import Operations and Commercial operations in diversified industries.

Proficiency in managing the entire export/import operations encompassing export marketing, finalization of consignment, Pre/Post Shipment documentation, billing/documentation, bank interaction, customs clearance, logistics, insurance and other allied functions etc.

Profound understanding of EXIM Policy, Customs & Excise rules & regulations.

Demonstrated ability of availing benefits from DGFT, Customs & Excise and Insurance authorities.

Experience in managing fund operations, liaising with banks / financial institutions for raising finance to meet working capital and long term capital requirements.

Relationship management with government / regulatory authorities for keeping compliance with statutory obligations & obtaining necessary sanctions / clearances

Core team member for implement of Central GST, Integrated GST and State GST from April, 2017

Adroit in handling compliance matter under Customs Act, SEZ Act, Foreign Trade Policy, at department level ( Appeal SEZ Development Commissioner ), Tribunal ( CESTAT ) and High Courts.

ORGANISATIONAL DETAIL

Dec 2018 – Till date All Time Plastics Pvt Ltd Sr. Manager – EXIM

June 2015 – April 2018 Ingram Micro India Ltd. Dy. General Manager – Imports Exports

Jan 2010 – June 2015 ADLABS Entertainment Ltd Sr. Manager – Export Import Logistics

Dec 2005 – Dec 2009 Glenmark Pharmaceutical Ltd Manager – EXPORT IMPORT

Mar’ 1999- Nov’ 2005 Gufic Biosciences Ltd Manager – Export Import (Logistics)

Nov’ 1994- Feb’ 1999 Datamatics Ltd Sr Executive – Import Export

AREAS OF EXPOSURE

Commercial Operations

Managing the import and export operations, keeping compliance with custom laws, notifications, tariffs, EXIM policy and procedures and RBI rules and guidelines.

Ensuring timely and maximum realisation of export incentives.

Managing day-to day excise function, proper & timely utilisation of Cenvat Credit, procurement of raw materials without payment of duty for exports.

Attending to Customs, Excise & DGFT litigations with respective appellate authorities, CEGAT (Tribunal Bench)

Handling matters pertaining to insurance, including claim settlement.

Keeping track of relevant changes in various rules, regulation and policy matters.

PAN India re-export and re-import shipment for Ingram Micro

Managing overall Export incentive for the Group which includes Duty Drawback, Duty drawback under Section 74, 4% SAD Refund.

Regulating Imports for all locations and exports for more than 40 countries.

Maintained proper record of duty payment to Customs and prepared MIS for total value of Imports cost of landing, evaluated and compared.

Successfully handled Project Import worth 2000 Crores under project Imports.

Cash Management

Handling cash management function involving making payments to third parties, ensuring optimum utilisation of available funds towards the accomplishment of corporate objectives.

Actively involved in raising export/import finance (Pre & Post Shipment Credit, Buyers Credit) from Banks, for smooth execution of the consignment.

Coordination with Finance Department for overseas payment, bank guarantees and bond.

Liaison

Effective liaison with government and semi government authorities viz. DGFT, Customs, Excise, Banks, EPCs, Insurance Company/Surveyors for ensuring compliance, obtaining approvals, with documentation and other statutory requirements.

Logistics

Dealing with Shipping Lines & Freight Forwarders to ensure best freight rates and timely shipment of Export/Import Consignments.

Coordinating with Custom House Agents, C&F Agents and other external agencies for ensuring timely clearances and cost effective transport solutions.

Involved in tendering, negotiation and finalization of local transporters and responsible for dispatching the finished product through approved transporters.

Documentation / MIS

Interacting with banks for opening LCs, making remittances, arranging Bank Guarantees.

Vetting various pre and post shipment documents of import and export.

Vetting various documents and registers pertaining to Central Excise.

Involved in preparation and maintenance of requisite documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements of Customs, Central Excise, DGFT, EPCs, Advance Licence, DFRC and other government departments.

Preparing MIS reports with a view to apprise top management.

Warehouse Management

-- Addressing warehouse infrastructure requirements and planning for expansions/consolidation as and

when required.

--- Infrastructure development and new warehouse selection and Service provider evaluation..

-- Negotiation and execution of all warehouse contracts and selection of Warehouse Service Provider.

-- Evaluate WSP performance and drive improvements in the areas to achieve reduced cost per unit

-- FIFO as per company guideline, through monitoring & analysis of performance, adoption of best

Practices. Truck Turnaround time, Truck detention through efficient warehouse process management

Achievements

Established 100% EOU under Software Technology Park of India at Datamatics Limited.

Driving refund claim with revenue department for excess duty paid of INR 100 Crores at Ingram.

Obtained AEO Tire II Status from CBEC for Ingram Micro India Pvt Ltd.

Closed SVB Files with SVB department of Mumbai Customs for all units at Ingram Micro

Various representation to CBEC, Customs, DGFT on various Customs legislation and Act.

EDUCATION

1991 B.Sc. from Pune University

1995 Diploma in Import Export Management from Indian Institute of Export Management

PERSONAL DETAILS

Address: A/11, Ramchandra Apt, Yashodhannagar, Lokmanyanagar, Thane (w)- 400606

Date of Birth : 25/01/1970

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