Arun Menon

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES LLP, MUMBAI

Key Responsibilities:
• Preparing Pre-Shipment and Post-Shipment documents Export Documentation such as Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Self Declaration Form, Annexure A, Appendix III
• Preparing Shipping Instruction sheets contains details to be mentioned in AWB along with the parcels and send the documents to CHA
• After sending all the exports documents and parcels request for the tracking number from the forwarder.
• Coordinating with the CHA for Export parcels clearance, Monitoring of the shipments to ensure the compliance of regulations.
• Forward same tracking number to HO and to the party for easy tracking of the shipment.
• Receive post Export Documents from CHA next day of the shipment.
• Prepare Insurance certificate after receiving the documents, Insurance certificate consist of MAWB number, HAWB number, Tacking number, and all the details of invoices for the particular shipment.
• Prepare set of Documents for post export shipment and send to concern department.
• Remove EBRC online through DGFT sites and keep the records for reference.
• Search for possibilities to reduce taxes, cost reduction & ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness for the imports and exports shipment.
• Assessment of new marketing and sales opportunities as well as presentation of those estimations to the respective managements
• Lead the CHA’s and Freight forwarders for finalization of annual rate contracts along with Error free custom documentation.
• Providing market and product related information as and when required, working/communicating with subordinates to facilitate the generation of new business.
• Researching and analyzing market studies to identify competitors, reviewing market trends and consumer feedback to develop effective marketing strategies to counteract potential business threats

Key Responsibilities:
• Monitoring of RG I Register (Daily Stock Accounts) along with Monitoring of RG-23A-II for Cenvat credit taken (Input & Capital Goods). Overall checking of all Cenvat Invoices by Excise angle & Cenvat Credit (Input/Capital) on system.
• Overall responsibilities of Central Excise & Customs & Service Tax related of Export Oriental Unit, Export procedures Bond, LUT. Handling complete procedure of Job-Work Annexure-II, Register-V, Sub-Challan with Batch of materials.
• Online Submission of Excise Return ER 1 and Submission of Service Tax Return
• Looking after Export Documentation & Banking for Foreign Transaction. Send proforma invoice to the party as per the order received for the payment. Looking for container Stuffing Examination & verification.
• Procure materials needed for efficient movement of goods inside and outside warehouse.
• Preparing Export Documentation such as Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Self Declaration Form, ARE-1 (Application for Removal of Excisable Goods). Maintaining records of every shipment. & all other documents required by CHA.
• Co-ordinating with CHA & Central Excise for clearance of export documents. Sending documents to the consignee to clear the export goods.
• Sending document for Proof of Export to Excise Office along with submitting BRC’s at excise department after receiving export payment
• Maintain Statutory records such as Daily Receipt & Issue Register, Capital Goods Register, Job Register, MOT (Merchant Over Time) Register, PLA Register, Cenvat Register, RG-23A (Part II) Register, ER-1 Return and Miscellaneous permission from Central Excise.
• To collect Export related documents Bill of Lading, Shipping Bill, EP Copy custom endorse Invoice and Packing List from
CHA & submit to Excise Range as Proof of Export within 180 days

Maintained regular communication with overseas clients in assigned account territory to stimulate healthy relationships and secure additional business in line with company strategy.
• Spearheading overall sales and marketing operations pertinent to sea and air freight import/export FCL & LCL shipment.
• Managing end-to-end sea and air freight forwarding operations, following up on transport arrangements, handling customs clearance by coordinating with concerned legal authorities for smooth execution of all export and import orders of the company.
• Verifying all custom documents as well as paperwork/packing slips and creating Bills of Lading with reference to company’s rules and regulations. Overseeing payment of import and export bills.
• Executing critical feasibility studies pertaining to risk associated in transportation of trailers and pick-ups, expediting prompt clearance of goods and ensuring all import and export procedures are adhered to.
• Providing market and product related information as and when required, working/communicating with subordinates to facilitate the generation of new business

Augmented company business by managing shipment operations across CIS region thereby surpassing sales as well as achieving business goals and objectives.
• Developed and maintained excellent and timely customer service to internal/external customers, updated clients on the status of their shipments, method of transportation, the best rates and assurance of safe/damage-free conveyance. sustained close relationship with group offices and agents.
• Performed day to day shipping tasks including verification of shipping paperwork/packing slips and creating Bills of Lading. Reconciled shipping invoices and receiving reports to ascertain count accuracy.
• Analyzed and tracked received inventory and complete inventory reports and logs. Researching and analyzing market studies to identify competitors, reviewing market trends and consumer feedback to develop effective marketing strategies to counteract potential business threats

Actively focused on achieving sales targets. Expanded business reach and proactively created new sales leads/opportunities.
• Assessed and selected best retail shop merchandise for visible display.
• Analyzed production reports to optimize profitability. Prepared and submitted sales and business analysis reports to management on a regular basis.
• Performed market analysis and designed requisite sales strategies as well as effectively coordinated sales and delivery campaigns.
• Gained a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements and accordingly utilized customer, market and product knowledge to contribute to marketing/sales action plans.
• Identified regular suppliers, cleared transfer of goods and payments, maintained receipt records of all deliveries and reconciled stocks against the same.
• Implemented/maintained monthly reporting of sales activity/forecast. Reviewed sales performance, compared with sales forecasts, analyzed variances, made recommendations to meet/exceed targets.
• Maintained strong relations with customers, provided accurate information of company’s products/services and attended to customers to provide the best possible level of service.
• Formulated invoice to ensure accurate billing. Analyzed discrepancies in payments/invoices and providing effective solutions.
• Undertook an array of tasks including postings to general journal and general ledger, A/P, A/R. Analyzed and reconciled cash receipts log to bank reconciliations. Handled preparation of P&L account and Balance Sheet.