Logistics

Viral K. Desai

PO Box ****, PC *** Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Cell: 9322 1397 ************@*****.*** Asst. Manager (Logistics)

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Value Offered

A dynamic and successful Logistics Professional offering valuable experience that includes the coordination, transportation, and delivery of goods. Expertise in project management, budget management, logistics, report preparation and other areas e.g. LCC /SME vendor negotiation and management. Known for being a strong communicator who establishes positive, professional connections with clients and suppliers to ensure that their requirements are satisfied. Proven track record of exceeding all expectations at events. Skilled at communicating with management, vendors, and internal departments.

Career Progression

Asst. Manager – Equipment & Fleet Rental Muscat-Sultanate of Oman Emaar Al Kauther LLC April’2024 to Aug’2025

Managing the leasing, licensing, and insurance of vehicles and equipment with care and accuracy, while maintaining close coordination with clients to ensure their needs are fully supported.

Scheduling and overseeing maintenance activities to keep the fleet running smoothly, minimizing downtime, and ensuring every piece of equipment meets safety and operational standards.

Organizing the schedules of drivers and rental staff, guiding them in day-to-day operations, and ensuring full compliance with client-specific HSE requirements to keep everyone safe.

Responding to customer inquiries with empathy, resolving concerns promptly, identifying new business opportunities, negotiating contracts, managing billing, and ensuring a positive and seamless customer experience.

Maintaining a strong culture of safety by ensuring all operations follow contractual guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices, while actively promoting a safe and respectful work environment.

Develop strategies for cost efficiency and operational improvement.

Oversee equipment availability and delivery/return logistics.

Use fleet management software for tracking and analysis.

Handle emergency situations and customer escalations. Viral K. Desai Phone: 93221397 Page Two

Asst. Logistics Manager Muscat–Sultanate of Oman

Larsen & Toubro Electromech LLC Nov ‘2010 to Mar’2024

Imports – Logistics:

Establishment of LCs

Finalization of Freight Forwarders for Air & Sea Shipments where INCO terms are Ex-Works or FOB.

Coordination with Overseas Vendors for effecting timely shipments & submitting original documents to their bank.

Coordination with SSC & Banks for retiring negotiable documents of import shipments timely and obtaining BRO for Air Shipments.

Coordination with Customs / Freight Forwarders (Console Agents) / Steamer Agencies / Shipping Lines for smooth clearance of import shipments

Clearance of Break bulk Cargo & Containerized material smoothly from customs and transportation to respective sites safely.

Obtaining permissions from Shipping Line and Customs for taking direct delivery / under hook delivery of Break Bulk Cargo at Port by placing required Trailers to avoid multiple handlings, damages, etc.

Organize necessary documentation for temporary Imports.

Manage Bill of Entry with Customs and Custom Duty online payment

Exports – Logistics:

Ensure Preparation of Pre-shipment documentation for filing Shipping Bill with Customs.

Finalization of Freight Forwarders for Air & Sea Shipments where INCO terms are CIF & CFR.

Coordination with Sites for scheduled dispatches.

Ensure Preparation of Post-shipment documentation.

Coordination with Customs for smooth transactions.

Inland Transportation – Logistics

Negotiation & finalization of Transportation Contracts for transportation of Import shipments and Export shipments for GCC.

Negotiation & finalization of Transportation contracts from Vendor premises to Sites.

Negotiation & finalization of Rate Contracts for Site-to-Site movement

Ensuring all transportation material reaches the respective sites safely.

Others:

Achieved targeted budgets and meet the deadlines in all Operations.

Hiring of P & M Equipment’s and vehicles with multiple suppliers from LCC/SME vendors.

Proficient in all aspects relating to management and regulatory and statutory compliance.

Effective monitoring the cost, quality, and efficiency.

Administrate the import and export of freight for full container loads and bulk cargo.

Set up interior TCF as per client’s requirement / standard. (Occidental / PDO)

Dealing with the TRA on a time-to-time basis for mandatory approvals.

Organizing mobilization / demobilization of TCF, and ODC cargo transport; project consignments to various PDO based sites and other non-oil & gas project sites. Viral K. Desai Phone: 93221397 Page Two

Take care of the entire Scarp disposable procedure as per the company standard.

Manage company leased properties.

Commercial fuel arrangement at site through different fuel companies e.g. Al Maha / Shell / Oman Oil also preparing fuel consumption analysis & allocation report. Skills / Achievements

Catering all sites smoothly and ensure Bulk materials /ODC cargo are dispatched / delivered safely and timely.

Succeeding the ICV compliance in terms of increasing the LCC/SME vendors. Vital contribution achieving ICV target in Y3DC /SNDC/KDC/ R& H & MBRNE Project.

New Vendor / Transporter development.

Handling of exports and imports effectively.

Effective negotiation towards Air & Sea Freight and Inland Transportation

Handling Break bulk /ODC Cargo of export as well as imports.

Finalization of Inland Transportation for Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) and Overweight Cargo (OWC) at competitive rates

Got appreciations from Top Management for Custom Clearance of bulk /ODC Cargo, Air shipments and transported items safely to destinations.

Maintaining good rapport with Customs officials for smooth transactions.

Handling of Hazardous goods for export & import purposes. Worked with Navneet Publication India Ltd. As Sr. Logistic & Sales Officer (Stationery Division) from Nov‘2005 till Nov’2010

Education

Bachelor of Commerce –Gujarat University

Diploma In Computer Application

Languages

English, Hindi, Gujarati

References

Will be provided on demand.

Personal Detail

Date of Birth : 27 September 1975

Citizenship : Indian

Civil Status : Married

Languages : English, Hindi & Gujarati

Areas of Interest : Learn new technologies, travelling & music

“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.”

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