Kamal Vazirani

Identifying suppliers of FMCGs like sugar, rice, dry fruits, etc.
Accountable for the negotiation of rates for the same commodities to suit the buyer needs.
Clarifying delivery and payment terms between supplier and buyer.
Structuring of finances (ICPOs, ICBPOs, etc) between the supplier and buyer.
Coordinate logistics and deliveries (Including air, sea and road shipments) once the required back-to-back L/Cs and shipment guarantees are in place.
Monitor each shipment until they arrive at their respective destinations before the required delivery dates.
Trading of various FMCG commodities on platform level.
Utilize superior communications skills to develop effective working relationships with clients and suppliers.
Be available around the clock as per the requirements of the job.

•Manage the day-to-day operational functions to ensure that the requirements of all assigned customers are met in a cost effective and efficient manner while generating maximum revenue and profit.
•Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and process maps for all assigned accounts, according to the cooperative SMART Energy standard.
•Full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility on all files for assigned local accounts.
•Work corroboratively with corporate, station, and regional managers to resolve any customer issues including customer service, accounting and operations.
•Build strategic relationships with key contacts within customer organizations to understand opportunities for creating value.
•Facilitate regular meetings with clients and relevant operations staff to evaluate performance and receive updates from clients on challenges and future plans.
•Utilize superior communications skills to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with peers, executives and clients.
•Oversee and manage the professional development and productivity of staff members to ensure proper goals, training, professional development and project requirements are met.
•Be available around the clock as per the requirements of Oil and Energy clients.

Negotiate the best rates with local and global suppliers for parts, consumables, air / sea freight charges, etc required for the business.
Chase outstanding purchase orders, get acknowledgements from all suppliers, resolve price, parts specification discrepancies and update the lead times in the ERP.
Coordinate courier, air and sea shipments to 96 different sites / depots around the world and make sure each one of them arrives at their destinations by getting confirmations from site personnel.
Keep site managers updated regarding their shipments in transit.
Generate purchase orders, goods received notes, requisitions for all freight related invoices on the company database - Enterprise Resource Planning (Sage & MOVEX).
Handle all shipping related documents- Export declaration, D/Os, Bill of Entry, Bill of Lading, AWBs, etc.
Make sure all our vendors get paid on time and keep the accounts department posted of all our capital expenditure.
Maintain database of supplier price lists and negotiate substantial rebates at the end of the financial year.

Obtain the best rates and service for air, sea, road - import and export shipments.
Maintain database of rates and Import/Export/Cross-trade Shipments.
Coordination with Shipping Companies & Freight Forwarders.
Provide support and updates to the purchase officers of 6 different departments and the overseas branches.
Liaise directly with suppliers for documentation requirements of shipments.
Generate purchase orders, goods received notes, requisitions for all freight related invoices on the company ERP.

Customer Service to clients, serving as a point of contact.
Maintain database of rates and Import/Export Shipments.
Coordination with Shipping/Air Freight Companies & Freight Forwarders.
Provide support to the Sales personnel.
Port & Customs Documentation for Exports & Clearing Cargo.
Liaise with trucking companies for transportation of containers and LCL.
Handle Bill of Lading And Delivery Order Documentation.

Customer Service to clients, serving as a point of contact.
Maintain database of rates and Import/Export Shipments.
Coordination with Shipping/Air Freight Companies & Freight Forwarders.
Port & Customs Documentation for Exports & Clearing Cargo.
Liaise with trucking companies for transportation of containers.
Handling P.R.O Activities such as Visas & Documentation.
Invoicing & preparing balance sheets for payments & receipts.
Banking transactions & debtors follow up.