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C.H.VISHWANATH.RAO
A PROFESSIONAL WITH MORE THAN 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PURCHASE , SHIPPING, LOGISTICS, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, DOCUMENTATION AND COORDINATION (EXPORTS/IMPORTS)

BREIF OVERVIEW Managing the import and export operations keeping compliance with custom laws, notifications, tariffs, EXIM policy, RBI rules for import/export. Relationship management with government / regulatory authorities for keeping compliance with statutory obligations & obtaining necessary sanctions / clearances. Domain expertise in managing the Shipping operations, 3 PL Logistics. CAREER OBJECTIVE : With capabilities to coordinate several tasks simultaneously and getting adapted to cultural & business environments wish to crave my career with a role in Senior Management Position for optimal utilization of possessed skills & experience in Supply Chain Management, Commercial Operations entailing Export / Import Operations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE : (A) COMPANY PROFILE: Working with Asia Motor Works Bhuj , Established in the year 2002, AMW specializes in design and manufacture of high tonnage vehicles on a hybrid platform. AMW has entered into collaborative partnerships with pioneering aggregate suppliers like Cummins, ZF, Valeo and Meritor, and has produced India's first Global Truck series: 4923 TR and 2523 TP. After extensive research, AMW has designed and developed a modern truck on a truly global platform.. AMW has a state-of-the-art fully integrated manufacturing facility spread over 600 acres in Bhuj. (DOJ: - 15th July,2008 till date) Designation: Manager Procurement/Logistics (Bhuj), Kutch-Gujarat, India. KEY ASSIGNMENTS : Purchase o Planning or Strategic sourcing of Imported / Domestic materials ensuring optimum utilization of materials, maximum cost savings and meeting anticipatory orders. Negotiations to meet agreed cost / price / savings targets. o Developing potential vendors/suppliers for achieving cost effective purchases of material, reduction in prices or rate negotiation, timely delivery and modification in agreements. Contracting (creation of purchase orders).

o Identifying and developing a dedicated, alternate and global vendor source for
achieving cost effective purchases of raw materials and reduction in delivery time.

Export / Import Operations / Supply Chain Management ( 3 PL Logistics) o Managing the import and export operations, warehouse management, keeping compliance with custom laws, notifications, tariffs, EXIM policy and procedures. o Liaisioning with custom authorities for clearance of consignments and ensuring statutory compliances. o Negotiation of better Ocean / Air freights to reduce logistics cost. o Monitoring proper storage of incoming material; managed goods movements, setting up system & process for stores of large scale Greenfield Manufacturing Unit. Systems and Processes, Operations planning and logistics control, MIS & Warehousing. Advance Computer operational Skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills oral and written to interface with employees, peers and superiors and external business groups. Problem Solving: Optimization of internal customer service, warehouse investment and cost. Lead the team of professionals for effective functioning of the department. o Handling of Trailers for Internal movement , Cranes , Hydra , Forklift operation. o Corresponding with suppliers/transporters for a seamless operational process implementing set systems and procedures for complete logistics. o Co-ordination with Government Licensing authorities for getting different types of export benefits such as DEPB, Advance Licenses, EPCG etc. o Managing Inbound & Outbound logistics with on time receipt & delivery. o Coordination with production, materials and quality assurance departments. Prepared Monthly, weekly, and daily MIS, adequate exposure to reverse logistics and wherever required. o Handling 3PL relationship management, close liaison, transactions control, performance monitoring, cost planning & control, process improvements and reduce costs, Lead-Times (timely & effective management of complete order to delivery cycle. Manpower Handling / MIS Skill:

o Directly 15 Nos. of Staff are reporting to me and 20 nos. of Labour contractors

are under working with me.

o Generated and engendered MIS reports related to freight expenses, Forecast vs.
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Actual dispatch, prepared and reconciled monthly logistics reports. Ensuring adherence to Safety, Environment and Health standards in all Functional areas and developed & implemented measures for Enhancing Environment Health and Safety Levels.

Costing and Negotiations Skill: o Independently handled Secondary Logistics, was responsible for entire Logistics operations at plant level, monitoring proper storage of incoming material;

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managed goods movements, setting up system & process for stores of large scale Greenfield Manufacturing Unit. Systems and Processes, Operations planning and logistics control, MIS & Warehousing. Advance Computer operational Skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills oral and written to interface with employees, peers and superiors and external business groups. Problem Solving: Optimization of internal customer service, warehouse investment and cost. Lead the team of professionals for effective functioning of the department. Allocation of Jobs to sub-ordinates, finalizing the KRA for all subordinates and monitoring the performance of each individual of the Logistics department. Marketing supports services. Providing MIS report to higher management, Directors, Auditors. Acquired quotations from various transportation agencies through negotiation and prepare rate comparison chart Prepared contracts after reviewing terms and condition and confirmed the contractual agreement with transportation agencies At the end of each month prepared the payment forecasting and provision for the transportation expenses.
Responsible for proper functioning of weigh bridge & fulfillment of statuary requirement.

Inventory & Cost Control o Ensuring optimum inventory and handling disposal of scrap to achieve cost savings without hampering the production process. o Co-ordination with Warehouse/Stores people for efficient stock maintenance. IT / SAP/ System Skill: o Having knowledge of SAP SD & MM Module is 5+ Years. o Responsible for Ware-House Management System. Achievement: o Saved Rs. 1 Crore in Ocean freight and equipment hiring cost by Proper planning effective utilization than budget. (B) COMPANY PROFILE: Worked with UTi Worldwide Inc. is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management and optimization solutions and services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. We reported gross revenues of $3.6 billion for our fiscal year ended January 31, 2007. (DOJ: - 21st November,2007 10th July,2008) Designation: Branch Manager (Nagpur), Maharastra, India. Territory: Vidharbha, Madhya Pradesh & Chattishgarh. KEY ASSIGNMENTS : o Looking after complete Export & Import activities of the customers for the defined territory.

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Effective Sales of the complete product range in the given market & effective service (Pre & Post Shipment) to the customer. Relationship Management: Undertaking relationship building exercise with the Specifiers, mainly Importers/Exporters, Shipping Lines, Custom/Excise People and Transporters. Coordinating with local Clearing Agents, Shipping Companies, Customs Dept & other IATA Agents for providing best service to the customers. Managing day-to-day functions of Export/Import like Bill Passing of Clearing Agents, Freight Negotiations with Shipping Companies, Pre/Post Shipment activities for Export and Import

(C) COMPANY PROFILE: Worked with WELSPUN INDIA LTD, as a Dept. Manager (Export -Department) (DOJ: - 11th April 2005 18th November,2007) Welspun India Ltd (WIL), is a Part of the over Rs. 2000 Crore Welspun Group. WIL is amongst the top five manufactures & Exporters of towels outsides of Americas, and the largest in Asia. In Sept-2003 WIL Launched its Domestic home style Brand, SPACES, to Address the complete needs of the home furnishing segment. The Company is accredited with ISO9000: 2000 and ISO14001. The entire group operates in a SAP environment.WIL are dealing with World Class Customers Like Wal-Mart Inc, JC Penney, Target, K-Mart. , Kohls Departmental Stores Inc, USA. Espalma Inc, USA etc. Welspun is having approximately Volume of 400+ FEUs - monthy volume. KEY ASSIGNMENTS : o Negotiating with transporters, shippers, etc. to ensure seamless and costeffective movement of consignment. o Negotiation of Rates with Transporters for Trucks & Trailers o Coordinating with Custom House Agents, C&F Agents and other external agencies for ensuring timely clearances and cost effective transport solutions. o Co-ordination with Shipping Line / Transporters for space booking of Containers in vessel & arranging Trailers / Trucks for Export cargo pick-up. o Co-ordination with Production Planning Dept. people to produce the material as per buyers required date. o Co-ordination with Warehouse people for stock maintenance. o Keeping track & records of every Export Shipment. ACHEIVEMENT: o Being awarded Best Performance Employee Award 2006-07 by CEO of Welspun (D) COMPANY PROFILE : Worked with Jeena & Company, as a Sales Officer (DOJ: - 25th Jan, 2004 31st March,2005) Indias Oldest Freight Forwarding concern, established in 1900. Its a Family-Owned Enterprise. KEY ASSIGNMENTS : o Sales of freight services Export & Import (Sea & Air). o Negotiation of Freight rates for Air/Sea Import & Export with Overseas Agent & Shipping Lines & quoting to respective Customer. o Follow-up with Overseas Agent for Shipment status & Documents o Co-ordination with CHAs for Clearance of Import/Export Consignment

Co-ordination with Shipping Line / Transporters for space booking of Containers in vessel & arranging Trailers / Trucks for Export cargo pick-up. o Keeping track & records of every Import / Shipment shipment & update it to respective customer. o (E) COMPANY PROFILE : Worked with INDOWORTH INDIA LTD, MIDC, BUTIBORI, NAGPUR- 441108 as Officer - Marketing (D.O.J: - 1stAug, 2000 21st Jan 2004) Indoworth India Ltd is a 100% Export Oriented Unit of Ecru and TOP Dyed Worsted and PolyWool Yarns. It is an Indian wing of the Multi-National Lohia Group (Indorama Thailand Ltd, Bangkok). This is the first venture of the group in India in Natural Fibers. The group is the Second Largest Spinner of the Worsted Yarn in the World. KEY ASSIGNMENTS : o Raw Material Purchase (Wool / Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Lycra) from Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Korea & Other Countries and also wool / acrylic / polyester from Domestic Market. o Co-ordination with Overseas Suppliers. o Working on Letter of Credit, Co-ordination / Liaison with Bank people on L/c operations. o Import & Export documentation, Co-ordination with Shipping lines & IATA Agents. o Co-ordination with Clearing agent for Clearance of Import & Export Consignment o Co-ordination with Production people for proper allocation of raw material. o Co-ordination with Banks for the Negotiations / Discounting of Bills etc. QUALIFICATION : o Pursuing MBA (International Business) from Symibiosis Distance Learning Pune o PGDSCM from Symbiosis Distance Learning,Pune (2011) o Master of Commerce from Nagpur University (2000-2002) o Bachelor of Commerce from Sindhu Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur University (1997 1999) o Diploma in International Air ticketing & Travel Management from IATA Institute, Chennai (2001) COMPUTER AWARENESS : o Certificate course in Computer Application, SQL Server, JAVA, HTML (NIIT, Nagpur) - 2001

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