Sanjay Bhagnari, Logistics Manager

Sanjay Bhagnari

Logistics Manager

Uniworld FZE

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Harmonised Codes
Experience
33 years, 1 month

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Total years of experience :33 years, 1 month

Logistics Manager at Uniworld FZE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2014 to November 2014

A Supply Chain Management Co. specializing in the sourcing and procurements of Medical-surgical consumables, supplies & disposables, Home health care products, Medical and laboratory equipment & supplies, Force protection, security & surveillance systems, Household products, toiletries, food products and other miscellaneous consumer goods.
 Sourcing of capable and reputed Freight Forwarders (both, local and international), setting up meetings with them, discuss our requirements with them during these meetings, and subsequent commencement of business relationships.
 Negotiate credit terms and competitive Freight Buy Rates and Exworks charges with Forwarders for FCL, LCL and Air shipments for locals as well as cross-trade shipments (3rd country moves).
 Guaging the service failures, efficiencies and overall capabilities of a Forwarder during their handling of initial shipments and accordingly take decisions to continue the relationship with them or not.
 Operational co-ordinations and monitoring status of incoming, outgoing, as well as cross-trade sea and air shipments. Ensuring that the operation moving forward towards conclusion is not only timely, but cost-effective as well.
 Correspondence on operational matters.

Customs Clearance Specialist at Move One Relocations LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2010 to August 2013

Move One Relocations LLC is an ISO 9002 Certified Company specialized in handling door - to - door local or international packing, shipping out of household and personal effects (including vehicles) by sea, air and surface. Move One has over 40 own offices worldwide in major cities / countries, as well as a network of reputed Agents wherever a Move One’s own office is not yet set up. Move One is 7 years old in Dubai.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE SPECIALIST (January 2012 - to August 2013)
Move One currently handles Exports Full Container Loads (FCLs), and Co-loading of Less than Container Loads (LCLs) shipments comprising an average of 500 TEUs / 15, 000 Cubic Metres of household and personal effects (FCLs and Co-loads) per annum.
 Set up Mirsal 2 E-clearance account with Dubai Customs.
 Monitoring arrival status of incoming sea and air shipments, arranging cash advances and collection of delivery orders from the respective shipping line, freight forwarder, Dnata or Emirates Sky Cargo as applicable.
 E-clearance of sea and air imports and exports shipments from the Dubai Trade Website (Mirsal 2).
 Physical clearance (Customs Inspection) of sea and air import shipments with Dubai Customs (JAFZA, DAFZA and Dubai Cargo Village).
 Entering of costs into the system, arranging monthly payments to Dubai Customs and DP World.
 Correspondence with Dubai Customs on operational matters
RATES SPECIALIST (December 2010 - to December 2011)
 Sourcing of capable and reputed Vendors (shipping lines and freight forwarders), setting up meetings with them, discuss our requirements with them during these meetings, and subsequent commencement of business relationships.
 Negotiation of credit terms with Vendors.
 Negotiate competitive Freight Buy Rates and other services with Vendors for FCL, LCL and Air shipments.
 Guaging the service failures, efficiencies and overall capabilities of a Vendor during their handling of initial shipments and accordingly take decisions to continue the relationship with them or not.

Shipping Manager at Crown Relocations LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2006 to August 2010

An ISO 9002 Certified Co. (Movers) specialized in handling door-to-door local and international packing, shipping of household and personal effects (including vehicles) by sea, air and surface.
 Execution of Export / Import FCL, LCL, shipping operations, air cargo and inland transportation of personal effects, vehicles, etc.. comprising of over 1, 800 TEUs / 36, 000 cbm per annum.
 Negotiate freight rates, services and credit terms with Shipping Lines, Freight Forwarders, Transporters and service providers for Sales department to secure business.
 Administrator and user of Dubai Trade Customs E-clearance website M2.
 Handle Export / Import operations like obtain container release or delivery order, liaison with transporter to arrange placement of containers, arrange E-clearance and inspection.
 Correspondence with clients and overseas Crown offices / agents, liaison with Port & Customs on operation issues.
 Monitor status of enroute Export / Import shipments by checking on Shipping Lines, Airlines and forwarders website or by calling them for updates and keeping clients informed.
 Prepare monthly statistical report.

Exports Seafreight Supervisor at Enkay Express
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2005 to June 2006

A medium sized Freight Forwarder handling Seafreight, Airfreight, Land Transportation and other service related activities like Distribution, Logistics and Projects.
 Handled FCL, Export Consolidations (Consols) and Co-loading of shipments comprising an average 1200 TEUs / 60, 000 cbm of Cargo per annum.
 Negotiate freight rates, services and credit terms with Shipping Lines, Transporters and service providers for Sales department to secure business.
 Estimate Costs and Profit, send quotations to clients or overseas agents and follow-ups.
 Execute Export Shipping Operation from negotiating freight rates, sending offers, follow-ups, timely booking of container or co-loading space, obtain container release, transportation of cargo, documentation, Bill of Lading issuance and Invoicing.
 Prepared monthly cargo reports and liaison with Port & Customs on operation matters.

Warehouse Supervisor at Barwil Dubai LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2003 to January 2005

An ISO 9002 Certified Co. specialized in Seafrt, Airfrt, Land Trpt & other related activities like Distribution, Logistics, Project Handling, Shipping Line Representation, Bunkering, Ship Supplies and Service.
Ø Supervised a team of fourteen subordinates, handled an average of over 250 TEUs / 9, 000 Cubic Metres of Cargo (Imports and Exports) per month.
Ø Assisted / Guided - Operations Staff (Documentation & CFS) in all aspects and supervised Export Consolidations to optimize maximum stuffing and ensure smooth Operations.
Ø Communicated with Overseas Agents at Origin on day-to-day out-turn related matters such as excess or overlanded cargoes, shortages, damages, discrepancies in volume, marks & nos etc. Forwarded Un-stuffing Tally to them on all Imports Containers. Organized / Attended Joint Surveys on damaged cargoes.
Ø Recovered from Overseas Agents, the Palletizing, Packing, Forklift Hire or other CFS related charges depending on type of service rendered by the CFS Team.
Ø Communicated with Overseas Agents at Destination on any Out-turn related query they may have such as excess or overlanded cargoes, shortages, damages, discrepancies in volume, marks & nos etc. Forwarded Stuffing Tally to them as and when required.
Ø Liaised with Port & Customs as and when required for operational requirements.
Ø Liaised with Transporter for Delivery of Containers (Imports, Empties for Exports) from the Port’s Container Terminal on priority for stuffing / unstuffing.
Ø Ensured that Export containers are stuffed as per sailing schedule and cut off time.
Ø Provided Weekly / Monthly Cargo Statistics, Weekly Pending Transhipments Report, Monthly Local Un-cleared Shipments Report.Ø Handled and settled Insurance Claims on damaged or pilfered cargoes
Ø Made arrangements with the Dubai Port Authorities towards Auction of un-cleared cargoes.
Ø Ensured that cargoes are appropriately marked and stored at their respective dedicated areas (locals, transhipments, Imco etc) on the CFS Floor for easy identification, stuffing or delivery.

Sales Executive at Gulf Agency Co (Dubai) LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2002 to February 2003

An ISO 9002 Certified Co. specialized in Seafrt, Airfrt, Land Trpt & other service related activities like Distribution, Logistics, Project Handling, Shipping Line Representation, Bunkering, Ship Supplies & Service.
Ø Identified prospect Customers via Local Directories and Internet.
Ø Secured Appointments with prospect Customers for Sales Meetings.
Ø Introduced GAC and its services to prospect Customers.
Ø Identified a prospect’s specific shipping needs and offered them the right GAC service at competitive prices.
Ø Prepared and followed-up on quotations to prospects as well as existing Customers.
Ø Followed-up with prospects and existing Customers for further business as well as feedback on GAC’s service level.
Ø Followed-up on Receivables from Credit Customers

Team Leader - NVOCC Imports at Gulf Agency Co (Dubai) LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 1990 to April 2002

Ø Co-ordinated / Interacted / Communicated with Partners in Europe, USA, Far East, Middle East, Local Customers, Port Authorities, Transporters and Inter-Departments within GAC.
Ø Supervised and administered the day-to-day Shipping Imports Operations from start to finish. To describe a few aspects; receiving of documentation on Import shipments from Partners, keying of same into the system, preparation of Manifests for Ports, dispatch of Cargo Arrival Notifications to Customers, issuance of Delivery Orders to Customers, collection of Cash, raising of Invoices, Liaisons with Ports, Customers, Transporters etc, follow-up with Partners on discrepancies, providing various Reports to Partners and to GAC Management, making arrangements towards Auction of un-cleared cargoes with the Port Authorities, handling of Domestic and International telephone enquiries etc.
Ø Assisted the Accounts Department on Debts Collection, closing of Job Accounts, provision of Bad-debts etc.
Ø Handled and settled Insurance Claims on damaged or pilfered cargoes
Ø Prepared various Reports of statistical and accounting natures.
Ø Did Job cost analysis and Profit or Loss allocations.

Accounts Assistant at Gulf Agency Co (Dubai) LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 1987 to June 1990

Ø Handled Local and International Debts Collections.
Ø Handled Local and International Accounts Payables.
Ø Provided assistance to the Company’s Auditors to enable smooth and timely Auditing of Accounts.
Ø Coded and posted of all types of Accounting Documents into the system and checking of same.
Ø Provided assistance to Chief Accountant for year-ending accounting work like provision entries on bad debts, depreciation, gratuity, post dated cheques, prepayments etc.
Ø Reconciled Balances with Suppliers, Customers and associate GAC Offices.
Ø Handled closing of Job Accounts, Bank Reconciliations.
Ø Handled cash during Cashier’s absence (leave, temporary absence etc)
Ø Prepared certain reports for the Chief Accountant to enable him report to Top Management.

Shipping - cum - Accounts Assistant at United Shipping Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 1986 to June 1987

Former Agents of Sealand Service Inc. which subsequently merged with Maersk Line.
Ø Handled the day-to-day shipping Export Operational aspects. To name a few; receiving of export details from local Shippers, processing of Export Declarations with Ports and Customs, keying of Export Data into the system, preparation of Export Manifests for Ports and Destination Offices, issuance of Bills of Ladings, collection of Cash, raising of Invoices correspondence with Customers etc.
Ø Prepared Statistical and Accounts Reports.
Ø Followed up on collection of Debts from local Customers.
Ø Communicated / Co-ordinated with Overseas Agents, Ports, Customers etc on operational matters.

Accounts Assistant at Dubai Plaza Hotel
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 1985 to September 1986

A Four Stars Hotel currently known as Rydges Plaza Hotel, located at the Satwa R/A, Dubai.
Ø Coded and posted Accounting documents into the system and checking of same.
Ø Followed up on local Debts Collections with Customers.
Ø Settled Accounts Payables (local Suppliers).
Ø Prepared Reports.
Ø Assisted Chief Accountant with year-end Accounting work like provision entries, bad-debts, post-dated cheques entries etc.
Ø Handled Staff and Executives Payroll, full and final settlements of Employees.
Ø Conducted month-end stock taking at the various Outlets in the Hotel.
Ø Handled the complete purchasing of the Hotel for 45 days (food, liquor and other miscellaneous items) during the Purchase Officer’s vacation time.
Ø Reconciled Bank Accounts.

Supervisor at Bathija Travels Pvt. Ltd
  • India
  • June 1983 to February 1985

An IATA approved travel agent in Mumbai, India
Ø Assisted Accounts department with typing of Invoices to credit Customers.
Ø Handled Cash collections.
Ø Prepared daily sales, fortnightly performance and refund reports for various Airlines
Ø Handled Domestic Ticketing Counter (booking of seats with Indian Airlines and issuance of tickets to Customers, Hotel Reservations etc).
Ø Prepared Statistical Reports.
Ø Arranged for fortnightly payments to various Airlines towards sale of Tickets.

Education

Diploma, Harmonised Codes
  • at Dubai Customs
  • December 2006

Search for the appropriate Harmonised Code prior to E-clearance of a shipment from the Dubai Trade Portal (Dubai Customs).

Diploma, E-Clearance (Mirsal 2)
  • at Dubai Customs
  • September 2006

E-clearance of Import and / or Export from the Dubai Trade Portal (Dubai Customs).

Diploma, Customer Service
  • at Center of Creative Thinking
  • May 1999

Focus on dealing, communicating effectively with Customers, providing world class service to Customers.

Diploma, Supervisory Development
  • at Center of Creative Thinking
  • June 1998

Focus on Team Building, Staff Motivation, Time Management.

Diploma, Insurance & Standard Trading Conditions
  • at National Comittee of Freight Forwarders
  • August 1997

Focus on Insurance and Claims handling procedures.

Diploma, · Air Transportation
  • at National Comittee of Freight Forwarders
  • July 1997

Focus on Air Transportation, Airwaybills, Calculation of Freight Charges reference to Airline Tariffs, Manuals

Diploma, Sea Transportation
  • at National Comittee of Freight Forwarders
  • June 1997

Focus on all aspects of Sea Freight, Bill of Lading, Delivery Order, Letter of Credit.

Diploma, Introduction to Freight Forwarding
  • at National Comittee of Freight Forwarders
  • April 1997

Focus on Sea, Air & Land Transport, Insurance, Customs, Warehousing & Logistics, Packing, Sea-Air Transport

Bachelor's degree, Auditing, Costing & Income Tax, Financial Accounting
  • at University of Bombay
  • April 1984

Achieved Second Class

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy and Income Tax
  • at University of Bombay
  • April 1984
Diploma, Travel & Tourism Management
  • at Indian International Trade Center
  • July 1981

Focus on Domestic and International Ticketing, Fare Constructions, references to Airline Tariffs, Flight Directories, Hotel Bookings Car Rentals.

Specialties & Skills

Procurements
Accounting
Customs Clearance
Administration
Ms Word (Typing speed 50 words per minute)
Ms Excel
UAE Driving License
Internet Searching
Preparation of various Reports
Accountancy
Self Correspondence
Purchasing
Debts Collection
Handling of Insurance Claims (damages to Cargoes, Co's Eqpts etc. Follow-up & Recovery fm Ins Cos.)
Troubleshooting and Problem solving
Customer Relations
Ability to train, motivate and supervise Subordinates

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Urdu
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Customs Clearance - Mirsal 2 (Training)
Training Institute:
Dubai Customs
Date Attended:
September 2006