Operations Officer
CMA-CGM AND ANL (NE) LLC
Total years of experience :13 years, 7 months
CMA-CGM AND ANL (NE) LLC
Operations Officer (Jun 12 - Nov 12)
Responsibilities Include
• Obtaining daily vessel position / schedules from vessel managers, declaring vessel particulars to terminal operators in order to create voyage rotation for each vessel.
• Responsible for amending ETA dates / time when received from vessel command and ensuring Customer Service / Sales / Partners are well informed.
• Reporting updated vessel ETA's to terminals for berthing prospects / crane bookings.
• Sending required declaration formats for ISPS/ Immigration documents to vessel command requesting necessary information prior to ETA along with any specific vessel requirements during port stay.
• Obtain provisional / final booking forecasts from Customer Service Dept. / Partners regarding loading along with Logistic Dept. for evacuation of empties if any.
• Obtain all OOG / Lost slot approval from Ship Managers.
• Prepare weight list basis bookings / loadings received from cargo flow / ship manager.
• Using the last port departure bay plan, submit discharge list BAPLIE summary file to terminal prior to vessel cut-off deadlines.
• Preparing discharge / load (EDI files) for submission to terminals as per actual data received within vessel cut-off deadlines.
• Provide all related IMDG / REEFER / OOG declaration / manifest for vessel command.
• Reconcile any report / balance sheet finalized by terminals for each vessel prior vessel berthing.
• Coordinate with special / late receivable request from Customer Service / Partners to obtain approval from terminals for inclusion on load list after cut-off.
• Communicating with Surveyors, Shippers and updating terminals and necessary authorities in advance and during operations when Break Bulk shipments to be loaded / discharged from vessel.
• Report / update Claims on receipt of any damage notification received during operations.
• On departure prepare departure plans and report departure loading confirmation to all concerned.
• Prepare TDR (Terminal Departure Report) / LARA PCR (Port Call Report)
• Preparation of weekly schedules and updating media schedule publications for all services.
• Husbandry, closely monitor all ships spare receipt / delivery / crew change including Immigration formalities.
• Arranging provision supply / cash to master / hotel accommodation / air travel.
• Prepare a vessel check list of all related activities for the boarding team prior to the arrival of the vessel.
• Passing all operation related invoices in OCEAN.
• Producing reports as requested by Management.
Dolphin Logistics (Mumbai)
Air-freight Supervisor (Feb 08 - Nov 11)
Responsibilities Include
• Supervising Import as well as Export Operations.
• Booking of export/import cargoes with carriers.
• Liaison/negotiation with airlines for rates and space.
• Quoting for tenders & global bids.
• Monthly reporting on sales figures.
• Handling of special cargoes such as DGR, Perishables, Valuables etc.
• Timely intimation of expected arrival of shipments, to respective clients.
• Timely information to clients, of actual arrival of shipments.
• Clearance and delivery of import shipments.
• Billing to clients and closing of job files.
• Liaison with airlines for flight schedules, ETD and ETA.
• Liaison with customs departments.
• Pick up of export shipments.
• Export customs clearance.
• Follow up with airlines for flown as booked status.
• Timely intimation to clients, on flown as booked status.
• Leading a team of 6 staff.
• Preparing rosters.
• Handling staff leave.
Emirates Sky Cargo (Dubai)
Senior Cargo Assistant (Jun 04 - Dec 07)
Responsibilities Include
• Controlling teams of porters and Equipment Operators who are responsible for the physical handling of all cargo, courier and mail.
• Responsible for planning, delivering, accepting, inspecting and confirming the validity of all associated documentation to ensure the effective movement of cargo, courier and mail.
• Co-coordinating the build up of cargo for outbound flights.
• Timely breakdown of inbound cargoes as per manifest for quick warehouse transfers.
• Constant liaising with load control & manifesting to ensure optimal usage of Emirates Sky Cargo resources.
• Co-ordinate ULD build up and Palletisation in conjunction with supervisors & duty managers.
• Responsible for releasing Build Up and Manifesting Cargo going on Line flights as well as Freighters.
• Acceptance and handling of Dangerous Goods.
• Responsible for transferring Interline shipments and preparing CTM's.
• Preparing Notoc for Dangerous goods, special loads etc.
• Worked on Sabre, Sky Log and SkyChain Systems.
• Worked in the Marketing and Sales department from Jun '03 till Mar '04.
• Working in conjunction with sales & customer service personnel to update them on service issues within their respective territories.
• Initiating correspondence with various stations on all discrepant issues.
• Liaising and maintaining a close working relationship with clients and agents on a daily basis.
• Supervising clearances and co-coordinating transport for our value added services
• Constant interaction with the warehouse on matters pertaining to missing, damaged, short landed and /or unclaimed cargo & advising POD status to agents / customers.
• Working closely with handling agents, sub agents & GSA's.
• Worked on Sabre system.
Jet Airways India Private Limited (Mumbai)
Cargo Executive (Mar 03 - Mar 04)
Responsibilities Included
Cargo Assistant (Jul 99 - Mar 03)
Responsibilities Included
• Airport operations which involved handling of various export cargoes including valuables, newspapers, magazines, post office mail & day old chicks.
• Acceptance and dispatch of perishable cargo.
• Ensure incoming documents are collected, sorted and logged in.
• Issue cargo arrival notifications and delivery orders to customers daily.
• Cargo booking & reservations.
• Post flight follow up on export cargoes.
• Execution of the AWB.
• Manifestation & Dispatching of Cargo.
• Ramp Handling.
• Acceptance of Inbound Cargo.
• Warehousing & Inventory functions.
• Ensuring quality & customer service standards are par excellence in line with company rules & regulations.
• Higher Secondary Education (Commerce) Mumbai, India.