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Directed end-to-end sea & air import/export operations, including container booking, AWB, BoE, COO, and customs clearance
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Achieved 10–15% annual freight cost savings through shipment consolidation, vendor negotiation, and optimized routing
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Supervised export, import, and warehousing operations, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with DGFT, ICEGATE, and customs norms
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Guided team in the packaging of engineering goods, ensuring adherence to international shipping standards and cargo safety
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Resolved all supplier disputes related to price escalation, revision, and payment terms, maintaining strong vendor relations
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Encouraged and trained purchasers to prioritize supplier follow-ups based on project urgency and delivery schedules
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Entered into long-term rate contracts with plate/pipe mills and transporters, optimizing material and logistics costs
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Demonstrated solid knowledge of supplier bases for critical materials and transporters near manufacturing units
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Managed Pan-India distribution from a 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse (1,900+ SKUs) and regional hubs
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Implemented ERP-based inventory & load planning dashboards, reducing errors and turnaround time
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Ensured full compliance with GST, import duties, and all INCOTERMS, and managed intra/interstate taxation for material transfers, repairs, and job work
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Handled marine & air cargo insurance policies, ensuring timely claim settlements for damaged or lost shipments
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Trained and managed a 40+ member team, standardizing SOPs, productivity KPIs, and digital reporting formats
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Extensive working knowledge of SAP MM module and Microsoft Office tools for data analytics and process automation